Unboxing [JP]: Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Rebellion - Limited Edition (BD-BOX)

After obtaining the recap movies I was even more urgent to watch the newest instalment in the franchise. So after returning from my holiday I instantly bought it (via Amazon Japan). Three days later, the set arrived. My third Japanese BD-Box straight from Japan. I present to you all - the Rebellion.

Puella Magi Madoka Magica (also known as Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica) is a new take (or as some say; a deconstruction) on the Magical Girl genre. The series was a critical success over in Japan that studio SHAFT have decided to release a trilogy of films for the Madoka Magica franchise. Parts 1 & 2 (Hajimari no Monogatari & Eien no Monogatari - translated as The Beginning Story & The Eternal Story) are a complete recap of the 12 episode TV series. The main difference between the two are changes to the music and scenery while certain scenes were removed or altered for the pacing. Part 3 (Hangyaku no Monogatari - translated as The Rebellion Story) however is a continuation of the TV Series & Movies which was released separately from the two, released theatrically in October 2013 and for home release in April 2014.

This version I am presenting is the Limited Edition set straight from Japan which includes Part 3 of the trilogy and tons of extra content including the original soundtrack (It's unlikely that it would be included in the domestic release from Aniplex USA) and a materials booklet. Note that Aniplex have only provided English (and other foreign countries) subtitles to the main two movies only. The rest are untranslated and left in it's original form, including the audio commentary.

Like all Japanese Blu-ray anime from Japan, the set is region free.

Blu-ray Specs:

Languages: Japanese

Audio: DTS MA 5.1, DTS MA 2.0, DTS Stereo 2.0 [Japanese]

Video: 1080p HD Native 16:9 [Film], 1080i/p HD Native 16:9 [Extras]
Region: A, B, C

Subtitles: English, Japanese [Japanese language]

Subtitles Locked: No

Discs: 2

Plot Synopsis:

Were all the magical girls truly saved from despair? Now, the great "Law of Cycles" leads the magical girls to their new fate. Madoka Kaname, a girl who once led an ordinary life, sacrificed her very existence to set every magical girl free from their cruel destiny. Homura Akemi, another magical girl who was unable to keep her promise with Madoka, continues to fight in the world in which Madoka left her behind. 

"I dream of the day when I can finally see your dear smile again."

Madoka Kaname has changed the world. In this new world, is what the magical girls see a world of hope... or despair?

Extra Content (On-Disc):
Theatrical Trailer
TV Commercial
Textless Opening
Audio Commentary by Voice Cast
“Rebellion Theatrical Release Commemoratory - Understand the Hit Anime Series "Madoka Magica" in 2 Hours!”

Extra Content (Physically):
Exclusive Limited Edition Chipboard Art Box
Original Soundtrack for The Rebellion movie
Original Japanese booklet

Puella Magi Madoka Magica movies are licensed by Aniplex (both Japan & America) and Madman (Australia). The films have yet to be licensed for the UK.