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Proof that [[Sturgeons Law|the remaining 10% is worth]] [[Fate Worse Than Death|making a wish for]] here. /人 {{color|crimson|◕}} ‿‿ {{color|crimson|◕}} 人\
Proof that [[Sturgeon's Law|the remaining 10% is worth]] [[Fate Worse Than Death|making a wish for]] here. /人 {{color|crimson|◕}} ‿‿ {{color|crimson|◕}} 人\


These are recommendations made by Tropers for ''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica]]'' fanfics, all of which have to be signed to stay on the page. Feel free to add a fanfic of your own to the list, but remember to use the template found [[Fan Fic Recommendations|here]].
These are recommendations made by Tropers for ''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica]]'' fanfics, all of which have to be signed to stay on the page. Feel free to add a fanfic of your own to the list, but remember to use the template found [[Fan Fic Recommendations|here]].


You can also add to the current recommendations if you want. Refrain from posting [[Conversation in The Main Page]] though; that goes in the discussion page. ''No-name recommendations will be '''[[Zapped]]'''.'' Nobody would back up the rec. Discussion of the recommendation is welcome on the discussion page. As such discussion is important, do remember to add the discussion page to the watchlist, if need be.
You can also add to the current recommendations if you want. Refrain from posting [[Conversation in the Main Page]] though; that goes in the discussion page. ''No-name recommendations will be '''[[Zapped (wiki)|Zapped]]'''.'' Nobody would back up the rec. Discussion of the recommendation is welcome on the discussion page. As such discussion is important, do remember to add the discussion page to the watchlist, if need be.


Do warn when a fanfic may head into [[Better Than Canon|non-canon]] territory. Some people just don't like it, and as we all know, [[Shipping]] is [[Serious Business]].
Do warn when a fanfic may head into [[Better Than Canon|non-canon]] territory. Some people just don't like it, and as we all know, [[Shipping]] is [[Serious Business]].
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''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6824835/1/The_Second_Law_of_Thermodynamics The Second Law of Thermodynamics]'' by TheEdwardz
''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6824835/1/The_Second_Law_of_Thermodynamics The Second Law of Thermodynamics]'' by TheEdwardz
* Recommended by [[User:Animenutcase]]
* Recommended by Animenutcase
* ''Synopsis'': Kyubey reflects on the universe and explains the circumstances behind the events of the original timeline. Some science stuff.
* ''Synopsis'': Kyubey reflects on the universe and explains the circumstances behind the events of the original timeline. Some science stuff.
* ''Comments'': The "science stuff" in the synopsis isn't kidding. Very rarely does one find a fic that has been clearly well-researched. It also contains a lot of speculation on {{spoiler|the sort of person Charlotte was before she became a witch}} as well as Mami's relationship with her parents. But best of all is Kyubey's narration. He may not {{spoiler|[[Blue and Orange Morality|understand human morality]]}}, but damned if he isn't willing to try using it against us. He goes so far as to accuse humanity of being hypocrites because we call him evil when he {{spoiler|so callously uses the lives of magical girls to stave off entropy, comparing it to the slaughter of cattle for food (something that gets the story bonus points, considering it was completed well-before the airing of episode 11, where Kyubey used the ''exact'' analogy)}}, and at the same time giving the impression that he's [[You Bastard|addressing the reader directly]]. It's a fantastic read and really helps me see Kyubey as an entertaining villain. I should warn you: It contains spoilers for up to episode 10 - and this is a series that churns out [[Wham Episode|Wham Episodes]] like butter.


''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6979910/1/Magica_Musical Magica Musical]'' by angel0wonder
''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6979910/1/Magica_Musical Magica Musical]'' by angel0wonder
* Recommended by [[User:F 1 zzyp 0 p]]
* Recommended by F1zzyp0p
* ''Synopsis'': Exactly as it says on the tin, it features lyrics to 4 different scenes in the show.
* ''Synopsis'': Exactly as it says on the tin, it features lyrics to 4 different scenes in the show.
* ''Comments'': Just TRY to not crack a smirk after reading the first song and it's conclusion plus the ever so stoic Homura dropping a beat of all things...Hilarity Ensues.
* ''Comments'': Just TRY to not crack a smirk after reading the first song and it's conclusion plus the ever so stoic Homura dropping a beat of all things...Hilarity Ensues.


''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6858259/1/What_A_Human_Can_Do What A Human Can Do]'' by Opt281
''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6858259/1/What_A_Human_Can_Do What A Human Can Do]'' by Opt281
* Recommended by [[User:Psyga 315]] and the [[User:Ace Of Scarabs]]
* Recommended by Psyga 315
* ''Synopsis'': The story of a young man, a time loop, and the secret world that he discovers while trying to escape it.
* ''Synopsis'': The story of a young man, a time loop, and the secret world that he discovers while trying to escape it.
* ''Comments'': The story is mostly about the young man investigating and slowly finding out about the secret world of the [[Magical Girl]] {{spoiler|after noticing Mami had vanished}} and the ensuing hilarity and drama that comes from it. This is a great story that shows that [[Original Character|Original Characters]] can be interesting when done right. I do warn that it does contain spoilers for up to episode ten, {{spoiler|but with a plot like that, [[You Should Know This Already]]}}. Also, there is some OCxYellow shipping.
* ''Comments'': The story is mostly about the young man investigating and slowly finding out about the secret world of the [[Magical Girl]] {{spoiler|after noticing Mami had vanished}} and the ensuing hilarity and drama that comes from it. This is a great story that shows that [[Original Character]]s can be interesting when done right. I do warn that it does contain spoilers for up to episode ten, {{spoiler|but with a plot like that, [[You Should Know This Already]]}}. Also, there is some OCxYellow shipping.


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''[[Magica Madoka Veneficus Puella]]'' by The Moiderah of Writing
''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7018804/1/Puella_Magi_Homura_Magica Puella Magi Homura Magica]'' by Lestaki
* Recommended by deathcurse, [[User:A Bad Driver]], Grand Prince Paul II, enviroguy, asellus111
* Recommended by enviroguy
* Pairing: Homura/Kyoko
* ''Synopsis:'' Living in the world Madoka's sacrifice created, Homura, Mami and Kyouko uneasily coexist while fighting the demons of Mitakihara Town. But as the miasma thickens and the demons multiply, the fragile peace of their lives threatens to shatter once more.
* ''Comments:'' It's a great Continuation Fic about Homura, Mami, Kyouko and {{spoiler|[[Sixth Ranger|Hitomi]]}} fighting demons as a team while new threats and new conflicts arise.
** Several OCs are introduced over the course of the story, but they are fairly strong and likable characters in their own right.
*** The [[O Cs]] can seem to overshadow the canon characters at times, however.

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''[[Magica Madoka Veneficus Puella (Fanfic)|Magica Madoka Veneficus Puella]]'' by The Moiderah of Writing
* Recomended by [[User:dalekandrews]], enviroguy
* ''Synopsis'': A single wish. That's all it took. When Madoka's final wish changes everything, Homura's powers disappear, and apparently, the world is safe. However, the Witches still exist, and now, they're even more powerful than ever. Kyubey still lives, after all.
* ''Synopsis'': A single wish. That's all it took. When Madoka's final wish changes everything, Homura's powers disappear, and apparently, the world is safe. However, the Witches still exist, and now, they're even more powerful than ever. Kyubey still lives, after all.
* ''Comments'': After {{spoiler|Homura dies}} in the current timeline, Madoka decides to become a Puella Magi, wishing for a world where her friends would survive. Not only does this remove Homura's [[Time Travel]] powers (without diminishing her [[Badass|Badassery]]), it changes the whole setting. Now not only are witches and magical girls -now called Veneficus Puella- more powerful than before, now the [[Muggles]] are aware of the whole thing, making matters [[Up to Eleven|even more complicated for our heroines.]]
* ''Comments'': After {{spoiler|Homura dies}} in the current timeline, Madoka decides to become a Puella Magi, wishing for a world where her friends would survive. Not only does this remove Homura's [[Time Travel]] powers (without diminishing her [[Badass]]ery), it changes the whole setting. Now not only are witches and magical girls -now called Veneficus Puella- more powerful than before, now the [[Muggles]] are aware of the whole thing, making matters [[Up to Eleven|even more complicated for our heroines.]]


''[[Thanks Kyubey (Fanfic)|Thanks Kyubey]]'' by Gakubuchi Aiko
''[[Thanks☆Kyubey]]'' by Gakubuchi Aiko
* Recommended by [[User:Sonic GTR]] [[Tropers/A Bad Driver|A Bad Driver]]
* Recommended by Sonic GTR
* ''Synopsis'': Kyubey uses the honey over vinegar approach to carry out his mission by being completely honest with the girls and being a pretty nice Weasel Mascot. [[Girls Love]].
* ''Synopsis'': Kyubey uses the honey over vinegar approach to carry out his mission by being completely honest with the girls and being a pretty nice Weasel Mascot. [[Girls Love]].
** Or: In a world where Kyubey is completely honest, forthcoming with information, and friendly...
** Or: In a world where Kyubey is completely honest, forthcoming with information, and friendly...
* ''Comments'': The story mostly follows the series and was finished before Episode 10 which is why there is nothing regarding {{spoiler|Homura's previous time loops}}. While it is a [[Lighter and Softer]] take on the series and ends on a high note, there's still room for tragedy. Look out for the [[Art Shift]].
* ''Comments'': The story mostly follows the series and was finished before Episode 10 which is why there is nothing regarding {{spoiler|Homura's previous time loops}}. While it is a [[Lighter and Softer]] take on the series and ends on a high note, there's still room for tragedy. Look out for the [[Art Shift]].
* ''Warning'': This doujin is on Danbooru, meaning the usual warnings about NSFW ads apply.
* ''Warning'': This doujin is on Danbooru, meaning the usual warnings about NSFW ads apply.
* [[Thanks Kyubey (Fanfic)|A trope page under construction]]
* [[Thanks☆Kyubey|A trope page under construction]]


''[http://danbooru.donmai.us/pool/show/2862 I'm working at a mahou shoujo recruitment company, but I think I may be at my limit]'' by Momiji Mao
''[http://danbooru.donmai.us/pool/show/2862 I'm working at a mahou shoujo recruitment company, but I think I may be at my limit]'' by Momiji Mao
* Recommended by [[Tropers/Two Gun Angel|Two Gun Angel]], [[Tropers/A Bad Driver|A Bad Driver]], and [[User:Psyga 315]]
* Recommended by Two Gun Angel
* ''Synopsis'': Kyubey is a mahou shoujo recruiter who is seriously down on his luck, such that his boss is threatening him with termination if he continues to drag down the company. With no one but his wife and his friend in the company supporting him, Kyubey may be at his limit...
* ''Synopsis'': Kyubey is a mahou shoujo recruiter who is seriously down on his luck, such that his boss is threatening him with termination if he continues to drag down the company. With no one but his wife and his friend in the company supporting him, Kyubey may be at his limit...
* ''Comments'': This twenty-page doujin, one of the Pixiv 1000 collection, is one of the few fics that manage to humanize Kyubey (as humanizing as you can get for a [[Starfish Aliens|Starfish Alien]], anyway) and even get us to root for him. What at first looks like a [[Slice of Life]] office fic soon turns into a superb [[Start of Darkness]] for our little [[Weasel Mascot]]. Note that it also has the dubious honor of having Kyubey look for a "quota" {{spoiler|before it's actually revealed that's what he ''wants'' in the show}}.
* ''Comments'': This twenty-page doujin, one of the Pixiv 1000 collection, is one of the few fics that manage to humanize Kyubey (as humanizing as you can get for a [[Starfish Aliens|Starfish Alien]], anyway) and even get us to root for him. What at first looks like a [[Slice of Life]] office fic soon turns into a superb [[Start of Darkness]] for our little [[Weasel Mascot]]. Note that it also has the dubious honor of having Kyubey look for a "quota" {{spoiler|before it's actually revealed that's what he ''wants'' in the show}}.
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''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6964876/1/A_History_of_Magic A History of Magic]'' by Danny Barefoot
''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6964876/1/A_History_of_Magic A History of Magic]'' by Danny Barefoot
* Recommended by [[User:biichan]], enviroguy, the [[User:Ace Of Scarabs]], [[Constantly Comic]], [[User:Animenutcase]]
* Recommended by enviroguy,
* ''Synopsis'': The stories of Magical Girls throughout history who contracted with Kyubey, and their fates. Inspired by [[Beethoven Was an Alien Spy|Kyubey's history lesson in ep 11.]]
* ''Synopsis'': The stories of Magical Girls throughout history who contracted with Kyubey, and their fates. Inspired by [[Beethoven Was an Alien Spy|Kyubey's history lesson in ep 11.]]
* ''Comments'': Interesting, [[Shown Their Work|well-written]] historical fiction. Stories for {{spoiler|Cleopatra}}, {{spoiler|Cassandra}}, {{spoiler|Eve}}, {{spoiler|Sacagewea}} and {{spoiler|Joan of Arc}}, along with several others, are up as of the writing of this rec, with more promised to follow.
* ''Comments'': Interesting, [[Shown Their Work|well-written]] historical fiction. Stories for {{spoiler|Cleopatra}}, {{spoiler|Cassandra}}, {{spoiler|Eve}}, {{spoiler|Sacagewea}} and {{spoiler|Joan of Arc}}, along with several others, are up as of the writing of this rec, with more promised to follow.
** Also some stories about such women as [[Alice in Wonderland|Alice Liddel]] and [[King Arthur|Nimue]]. All the chapters, regardless of subject matter, are believable, entertaining, and historically accurate.
* Ace: The stories shed some [[Fridge Horror|horrifying new insights]] into the possible histories of mankind, if the Incubators were really amongst us. Danny pulls no punches with the historical girls, all the way back.
* [[Constantly Comic]]: Extremely well-written. The various girls are all really easy to become attached to, making for some real [[Tear Jerker|Tear Jerkers]]. [[Crowning Moment of Heartwarming|The ending]] is beautiful and nearly brought me to tears.


''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6888002/1/Optimal_Outcome Optimal Outcome]'' by [http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1798437/MichaelSaniyan Michael Saniyan]
''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6888002/1/Optimal_Outcome Optimal Outcome]'' by [http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1798437/MichaelSaniyan Michael Saniyan]
* Recommended by enviroguy, Grand Prince Paul II, and [[Tropers/A Bad Driver|A Bad Driver]]
* Recommended by enviroguy
* Status: Complete
* Status: Complete
* ''Shipping'': One-sided (probably) Homura/Madoka, Kyouko/Sayaka, {{spoiler|Mami/Madoka, Hitomi/Sayaka}}
* ''Shipping'': One-sided (probably) Homura/Madoka, Kyouko/Sayaka, {{spoiler|Mami/Madoka, Hitomi/Sayaka}}
* ''Synopsis'': Kyouko is a teacher with Homura as her closest friend. Madoka spends more time with Mami than with anyone else. Sayaka is neglecting normal life in general and Hitomi is struggling with a dead-end relationship. Witches aren't exactly top priority anymore.
* ''Synopsis'': Kyouko is a teacher with Homura as her closest friend. Madoka spends more time with Mami than with anyone else. Sayaka is neglecting normal life in general and Hitomi is struggling with a dead-end relationship. Witches aren't exactly top priority anymore.
* ''Comments'': Some spoilers for up to episode 10. {{spoiler|Another timeline where}} Mami is not killed by Charlotte but taken out of commission, and Kyouko accepts a deal with Homura to teach Sayaka how to fight. Kyouko and Homura become better friends and pursue their respective love interests. All well and good, except that Charlotte defeating Mami involved breaking off a piece of her soul, driving her to depression and mental instability. {{spoiler|This culminates in Mami deciding to kill Homura, largely out of jealousy, and more complications arise as the story progresses.}} An interesting premise and very well-written. Everyone's more-or-less in character and when they're not (Mami) it's justified by the events of the story. A number of good [[Plot Twist|twists]] over the course of the story.
** And now the author has published the sequel, [http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7550702/1/Perpetual_Probability Perpetual Probability].
** And now the author has published the sequel, [http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7550702/1/Perpetual_Probability Perpetual Probability].


''[http://danbooru.donmai.us/pool/show/3186 HomuHomu's Grand Strategy]'' by norabako8
''[http://danbooru.donmai.us/pool/show/3186 HomuHomu's Grand Strategy]'' by norabako8
* Recommended by [[User:Gunbazca]] and [[Tropers/A Bad Driver|A Bad Driver]]
* Recommended by Gunbazca
* ''Synopsis:'' After n iterations, Homura starts to think on how to win from Walpurgisnacht.
* ''Synopsis:'' After n iterations, Homura starts to think on how to win from Walpurgisnacht.
* ''Comments:'' Presents an amusing take on Homura's strategy to beat Walpurgisnacht without resorting to Madoka's intervention. Starting with eliminating Sayaka from the game, but it doesn't change a thing. Ends with {{spoiler|if you can't fight the system, [[Zerg Rush|roll with it and recruit more mages]]}}. Also a Pixiv 1000.
* ''Comments:'' Presents an amusing take on Homura's strategy to beat Walpurgisnacht without resorting to Madoka's intervention. Starting with eliminating Sayaka from the game, but it doesn't change a thing. Ends with {{spoiler|if you can't fight the system, [[Zerg Rush|roll with it and recruit more mages]]}}. Also a Pixiv 1000.
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''[http://danbooru.donmai.us/pool/show/3262 Never Ending]'' by hirotasyou
''[http://danbooru.donmai.us/pool/show/3262 Never Ending]'' by hirotasyou
* Recommended by [[User:kwsn]], totlmstr
* Recommended by totlmstr
* ''Synopsis:'' Homura finally manages to defeat Walpurgisnacht, but something isn't right...
* ''Synopsis:'' Homura finally manages to defeat Walpurgisnacht, but something isn't right...
* ''Comments:'' The biggest witch of all time is dead. However, Homura finds out exactly what her contract, and more importantly her wish, entails.
* ''Comments:'' The biggest witch of all time is dead. However, Homura finds out exactly what her contract, and more importantly her wish, entails.
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''Episode 12'' by tugeneko
''Episode 12'' by tugeneko
* Recommended by [[User:Gunbazca]]
* Recommended by Gunbazca
* ''Synopsis:'' [[Aptly Named]]. This is what Episode 12 would have been if tugeneko took the reins from Gen Urobuchi. ''Crackier than Urobuchi''. A bit ''{{color|crimson|NSFW}}'', too, if in idea form and not drawing.
* ''Synopsis:'' [[Aptly Named]]. This is what Episode 12 would have been if tugeneko took the reins from Gen Urobuchi. ''Crackier than Urobuchi''. A bit ''{{color|crimson|NSFW}}'', too, if in idea form and not drawing.
* ''Comments:'' There's really not much words to describe this doujinshi. This is what will happen if [[A God Am I|Madokami]] would give [[Refuge in Audacity]] a form it would share with [[Hilarity Ensues]]. Homura in this doujin is ''[[Up to Eleven|extra-perverted]]''. The drawing style is very simplistic, but funny enough. Ends with{{spoiler|Junko giving approval to [[Squick|Homura to be present on Tatsuya's first ejaculation]]}}.
* ''Comments:'' There's really not much words to describe this doujinshi. This is what will happen if [[A God Am I|Madokami]] would give [[Refuge in Audacity]] a form it would share with [[Hilarity Ensues]]. Homura in this doujin is ''[[Up to Eleven|extra-perverted]]''. The drawing style is very simplistic, but funny enough. Ends with{{spoiler|Junko giving approval to [[Squick|Homura to be present on Tatsuya's first ejaculation]]}}.
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''[http://forums.spacebattles.com/showthread.php?t=192856 The Disappearance of Miki Sayaka]'' by Aku-dono
''[http://forums.spacebattles.com/showthread.php?t=192856 The Disappearance of Miki Sayaka]'' by Aku-dono
* Recommended by [[User:A Bad Driver]] and [[User:Psyga 315]]
* Recommended by A Bad Driver
* ''Synopsis:'' Miki Sayaka's mysterious disappearance draws more than a few questions from her mother. Takes place after episode 12.
* ''Synopsis:'' Miki Sayaka's mysterious disappearance draws more than a few questions from her mother. Takes place after episode 12.
* ''Comments:'' This fic really goes into the details and aftermath of what happened with Sayaka's parents, even deconstructing their efforts to find her. Be warned, it is very dark.
* ''Comments:'' This fic really goes into the details and aftermath of what happened with Sayaka's parents, even deconstructing their efforts to find her. Be warned, it is very dark.
** As in ''What A Human Can Do'' and ''As Time Diverges'', this includes an investigation element, but this time {{spoiler|the protagonist doesn't catch on at ''any'' point and never finds out about the World of the Puella Magi.}}
** As in ''What A Human Can Do'' and ''As Time Diverges'', this includes an investigation element, but this time {{spoiler|the protagonist doesn't catch on at ''any'' point and never finds out about the World of the Puella Magi.}}


''[http://tw.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm14235625 Charlotte's Life Before She Turns Into A Witch]''
''[https://web.archive.org/web/20111012001252/http://tw.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm14235625 Charlotte's Life Before She Turns Into A Witch]''
* Recommended by Teslashark
* Recommended by Teslashark
* ''Synopsis:'' A girl with cancer met QB in hospital...
* ''Synopsis:'' A girl with cancer met QB in hospital...
* ''Comments:'' Filled with [[Tear Jerker]], comerades. This work suggests that the "[[Fan Nickname|Minnie Worm]]" that ate Mami is made of cancerous cells, and Charlotte is innocent.
* ''Comments:'' Filled with [[Tear Jerker]], comerades. This work suggests that the "[[Fan Nickname|Minnie Worm]]" that ate Mami is made of cancerous cells, and Charlotte is innocent.

''[[Magia Revolution (Fanfic)|Magia Revolution]]'' by /a/nonymous magica
* Recommended by Malagasy Parrot, the [[User:Ace Of Scarabs]], and [[User:Psyga 315]]
* ''Synopsis:'' Take Madoka Kaname from the main timeline of the anime, and hand control of her body to the anonymous folks at [[Image Boards|/a/]]. The same anonymous folks who have watched the show.
* ''Comments:'' Basically a series of (now archived) [[Choose Your Own Adventure]] games from 4chan's /a/nime and m/a/nga board that raises an interesting question: [[What If]] the mind of innocent little Madoka is swapped with that of /a/'s collective consciousness, turning her physical form into a [[Genre Savvy]] crusader who seeks to set things right? Uncontrollable plot points from the show remain present, but the actual plot diverges drastically as a result of [[Game Breaker|game breaking]] decision making and abilities courtesy of Anonymous. This is not without complications; meddling of the timeline has led to, among others, {{spoiler|[[Puella Magi Oriko Magica|the appearance of Oriko, Kirika and Yuma]], increasingly unforeseeable events, and the consciousness of the real Madoka needing to be jettisoned...somewhere...whenever Anonymous takes control of her body}}. The series started out very lightheartedly (by lighthearted, we mean Anonymous-controlled Madoka being hilariously out of character on the first day) before drifting in and out of [[Serious Business]] territory. It doesn't hold back with the MadoHomu shipping either.
** Ace of Scarabs: Despite the disruptive mental presence of Anonymous in the PMMM timeline, the story manages to assert itself and draw the hivemind into it in a most amusing and heartbreaking way. The [[Genre Savvy]] of the Anonymous collective adds to the entertainment value as various facets of the hivemind immediately panic at the slightest hints of Death Flags going up. Even more amusing is how the story-writer paraphrases [[Gen Urobuchi]] by claiming that they wish to be a "healing-type" writer.
** Psyga315: It's funny to see people going [[Oh Crap]] over the slightest thing (For example, people freaked out over "All seemed well") and try to get the best ending possible despite the fact that this is Madoka Magica we're talking about. It's so frantic that it's funny. To see this in action, see episode 11. One problem is that late in the series, there has been so many spam attacks. And the spams are usually '''''very NSFW'''''.


''[http://danbooru.donmai.us/pool/show/3268 Reckless Girl Sayaka Sowaka]'' by abua
''[http://danbooru.donmai.us/pool/show/3268 Reckless Girl Sayaka Sowaka]'' by abua
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* ''Comments:'' Where to start? This manga is a gag manga, dealing with some episodes of the original work in a different tangent. Highlights include [[Fun Size|Mini-Sayaka]], dead bodies in front of Kyosuke's door, misunderstandings, general absurdity, {{spoiler|multiple Sayaka, and President Barack Homura}} near the end. I wish I'm joking. However, some pages are not fully translated. Also, this is danbooru-hosted so watch those NSFW ads!
* ''Comments:'' Where to start? This manga is a gag manga, dealing with some episodes of the original work in a different tangent. Highlights include [[Fun Size|Mini-Sayaka]], dead bodies in front of Kyosuke's door, misunderstandings, general absurdity, {{spoiler|multiple Sayaka, and President Barack Homura}} near the end. I wish I'm joking. However, some pages are not fully translated. Also, this is danbooru-hosted so watch those NSFW ads!


''[http://www.mspaforums.com/showthread.php?39168-Aisleventure-Make-a-contract-with-me-and-become-a-magical-girl!-THE-END Make a contract with me and become a magical girl! The Aisleventure]'' by [[User:Brickman]]
''[https://web.archive.org/web/20140815112306/http://www.mspaforums.com/showthread.php?39168-Aisleventure-Make-a-contract-with-me-and-become-a-magical-girl%21-THE-END Make a contract with me and become a magical girl! The Aisleventure]'' by Brickman
* Recommended by Canonier
* Recommended by Canonier
* ''Synopsis:'' Apparently a [[Choose Your Own Adventure]] about a Puella Magi played by some posters on a forum dedicated to !![[MS Paint Adventures]] ...?
* ''Synopsis:'' Apparently a [[Choose Your Own Adventure]] about a Puella Magi played by some posters on a forum dedicated to !![[MS Paint Adventures]] ...?
** Less a [[Choose Your Own Adventure]] and more a fusion between Madoka and the traditional "Jackass Genie" game, with most wishes resulting in humorous short stories and some vague continuity arising later on. Some even manage to get happy endings. -[[User:Brickman]]

''[http://danbooru.donmai.us/pool/show/3454 The Happy Ending I Made Up]'' by kuragemodoki
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* Recommended by [[User:Jake Was Here]]
* ''Synopsis'': Six years after the end of the series, Kaname Tatsuya is becoming curious about his neighbors Homura and Kyuubey, and the sister that they say he once had.
* ''Comments'': Starts off slow, with a few yonkoma gags about Tatsuya's friendship with Homura, but takes off in a completely different direction once it's revealed that he knows Kyuubey and still hasn't forgotten Madoka. In the process, it manages to tie up a number of loose ends from the series and plug a bunch of [[Plot Holes]] that I didn't even realize existed until {{spoiler|Madokami}} took advantage of them. The last four pages or so are the comic's [[Crowning Moment of Awesome]] -- completely heartwarming and very true to the characters. (NSFW warning: Hosted by Danbooru)


''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7406866/1/To_the_Stars To The Stars]'' by Hieronym
''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7406866/1/To_the_Stars To The Stars]'' by Hieronym
* Recommended by Sackett, asellus111
* Recommended by Sackett
* ''Synopsis'': Based on the glimpses of the new world we see in the last episode. Fast forward several hundred years and humanity has spread across the stars.
* ''Synopsis'': Based on the glimpses of the new world we see in the last episode. Fast forward several hundred years and humanity has spread across the stars.
* ''Comments'': Incredible world building, and great to see Mami and Kyouko again. Mami is still being Mami, and Kyouko is preaching the good news. Homura is mysteriously absent...
* ''Comments'': Incredible world building, and great to see Mami and Kyouko again. Mami is still being Mami, and Kyouko is preaching the good news. Homura is mysteriously absent...
* ''Comments'': As one of a very few distant future take on how the Puella Magi system might evolve, it is probably one of the best, with a setting that is both recognizably in the Madoka-verse, yet uniquely different.
* ''Comments'': As one of a very few distant future take on how the Puella Magi system might evolve, it is probably one of the best, with a setting that is both recognizably in the Madoka-verse, yet uniquely different.
* [[To the Stars (Fanfic)|Has a page.]]
* [[To the Stars|Has a page.]]


''[http://fav.me/d4ihfmf The Shrine]'', by Shadowheartdesigns
''[http://fav.me/d4ihfmf The Shrine]'', by Shadowheartdesigns
* Recommended by [[User:Fringe Benefits]]
* Recommended by Fringe Benefits
* ''Synopsis'': The story of a simple shrine constructed to honor the Goddess, and its mysterious visitors.
* ''Synopsis'': The story of a simple shrine constructed to honor the Goddess, and its mysterious visitors.
* ''Comments'': This is a very short but incredibly awesome little story, and it presents an intriguing possibility that Madoka isn't quite as gone from the new world as you might think. It's very sad but very touching, and it gave this troper goosebumps.
* ''Comments'': This is a very short but incredibly awesome little story, and it presents an intriguing possibility that Madoka isn't quite as gone from the new world as you might think. It's very sad but very touching, and it gave this troper goosebumps.


''[http://forums.spacebattles.com/showthread.php?t=199410 Demon Cleaners]'' by FourthWall
''[http://forums.spacebattles.com/showthread.php?t=199410 Demon Cleaners]'' by FourthWall
* Recommended by [[Cheeseand Cake]]
* Recommended by Cheese and Cake
* ''Synopsis'': Post-episode twelve, Sayaka and an avatar of Madoka reappear proclaiming themselves Demon Cleaners MIKI and KANAME in capital letters and dramatic fashion. But there's the little question of just who wished them back? Especially in Madoka's case. There also appears to be a Demon King of some kind hatching beneath the school.
* ''Synopsis'': Post-episode twelve, Sayaka and an avatar of Madoka reappear proclaiming themselves Demon Cleaners MIKI and KANAME in capital letters and dramatic fashion. But there's the little question of just who wished them back? Especially in Madoka's case. There also appears to be a Demon King of some kind hatching beneath the school.
* ''Comments'': It hasn't gotten too far along yet, but the writing's solid and the humor is certain to make you crack a grin.
* ''Comments'': It hasn't gotten too far along yet, but the writing's solid and the humor is certain to make you crack a grin.


''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7702849/1/Times_Like_These Times Like These]'' by dear future
''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7702849/1/Times_Like_These Times Like These]'' by dear future
* Recommended by obstinateRixatrix and Grand Prince Paul II
* Recommended by obstinateRixatrix
* ''Synopsis'': Even in a world without magic, where there are no miracles to light the way out of the darkness of despair, everything balances itself out.
* ''Synopsis'': Even in a world without magic, where there are no miracles to light the way out of the darkness of despair, everything balances itself out.
* ''Comments'': A oneshot taking a look at the lives of the Puella Magi girls if Kyubey didn't exist to screw them over. It is very much worth the read!
* ''Comments'': A oneshot taking a look at the lives of the Puella Magi girls if Kyubey didn't exist to screw them over. It is very much worth the read!
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''[http://danbooru.donmai.us/pool/show/4011 MadoMagi Panic]'' by Colonel Aki
''[http://danbooru.donmai.us/pool/show/4011 MadoMagi Panic]'' by Colonel Aki
* Recommended by [[Tropers/Sachiko|Sachiko]]
* Recommended by Sachiko
* ''Synopsis'': The author of Touhou 4koma [[Long Runner]] ''Life of Maid'' tackles Madoka Magica. [[Hilarity Ensues]].
* ''Synopsis'': The author of Touhou 4koma [[Long Runner]] ''Life of Maid'' tackles Madoka Magica. [[Hilarity Ensues]].
* ''Comments'': This series of 4komas follows the storyline of the anime, but with a hilarious, slapstick comedy twist. It's short, but seeing the shenanigans of Madoka and company will keep you entertained for a while. Oh, and Kyubey is a masochist.
* ''Comments'': This series of 4komas follows the storyline of the anime, but with a hilarious, slapstick comedy twist. It's short, but seeing the shenanigans of Madoka and company will keep you entertained for a while. Oh, and Kyubey is a masochist.


''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7940625/1/Resonance_Days Resonance Days]'' by [[Tropers/Taker Foxx|Taker Foxx]] (also has a [http://forums.spacebattles.com/showthread.php?t=219803 spacebattles thread])
''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7940625/1/Resonance_Days Resonance Days]'' by Taker Foxx (also has a [http://forums.spacebattles.com/showthread.php?t=219803 spacebattles thread])
* Recommended by [[Tropers/Madan Eccles 19|Madan Eccles 19]] and Grand Prince Paul II
* Recommended by Grand Prince Paul II
* ''Synopsis'': Falling their mutual demise at each other's hands, Kyoko and Sayaka wake up in a strange world. Now, with Kyoko's soul gem missing and Sayaka's humanity and personality only partially restored, they must band together to survive.
* ''Synopsis'': Falling their mutual demise at each other's hands, Kyoko and Sayaka wake up in a strange world. Now, with Kyoko's soul gem missing and Sayaka's humanity and personality only partially restored, they must band together to survive.
* ''Comments'': The synop doesn't do this story justice, at only three chapters it's already looking to be a wild ride.
* ''Comments'': The synop doesn't do this story justice, at only three chapters it's already looking to be a wild ride.
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''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6897900/1/A_Happy_Dream A Happy Dream]'' by angel0wonder
''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6897900/1/A_Happy_Dream A Happy Dream]'' by angel0wonder
⚫
* Recommended by asellus111
* Recommended by [[User:Epic Fighting Troper]], asellus111, [[User:Ultimate Chimera]], enviroguy, [[Tropers/Sachiko|Sachiko]], [[Tropers/Taker Foxx|Taker Foxx]]
* Pairing: Kyouko/Sayaka
* Pairing: Kyouko/Sayaka
* ''Synopsis:'' A AU Fic where where the Magical Girl system does not exist, but our two lead's [[Love Triangle|prob]][[Perpetual Poverty|le]][[Jerkass With a Heart of Gold|ms]] still do. The homeless Kyouko moves in with the more well-off Sayaka and becomes [[Vitriolic Best Buds]] with her... and maybe [[Les Yay|something more]].
* ''Synopsis:'' A AU Fic where where the Magical Girl system does not exist, but our two lead's [[Love Triangle|prob]][[Perpetual Poverty|le]][[Jerkass With a Heart of Gold|ms]] still do. The homeless Kyouko moves in with the more well-off Sayaka and becomes [[Vitriolic Best Buds]] with her... and maybe [[Les Yay|something more]].
* ''Comments:'' Hands down, if you are in any way a fan of the KyouSaya pairing, you just HAVE to read this. It's cute, [[Crowning Moment of Funny|funny]], [[Crowning Moment of Heartwarming|heartwarming]], with a side order of tease and a whole lotta heart. All the character's personalities are perfectly nailed down here (No OOC here, ladies and gentlemen!), and the interactions between the [[Red Oni Blue Oni|two leads]] are absolutely hilarious. '''A MUST READ.'''
** [[Tropers/Sachiko|Sachiko]]: It is also full of [[Shout Out|Shout Outs]] to the original series, some of them incredibly funny, some awe-inspiring. They all just fit in a way that can be even frightening. And seeing Kyoko and Sayaka's personalities clash one moment, then open to each other little by little at another moment can bring one to tears. If Madoka Magica was turned into a slice of life, I'm sure it would look at least a bit like this fic, so if you like that kind of stories and liked Madoka Magica, you must read it, ''no excuses''.


''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6843322/1/Anything_Worth_Doing_is_Worth_Doing_Badly Anything Worth Doing Is Worth Doing Badly]'' by ZipCode
''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6843322/1/Anything_Worth_Doing_is_Worth_Doing_Badly Anything Worth Doing Is Worth Doing Badly]'' by ZipCode
* Recommended by [[User:Comartemis]], enviroguy
* Recommended by enviroguy
* ''Pairing:'' Homura/Kyouko
* ''Pairing:'' Homura/Kyouko
* ''Synopsis'': Homura wakes up in a world where the only witch is the one in her head.
* ''Synopsis'': Homura wakes up in a world where the only witch is the one in her head.
* ''Comments'': Kyubey, the Witches, and the Puella Magi are all gone. The good guys won, and everyone gets to live "normally" in a new timeline. [[Now What]]? Everyone lives [[Happily Ever After]]? Turns out it's not quite that simple, especially not for Homura and Kyouko. {{spoiler|Word of God says this one will have a happy ending. [[Earn Your Happy Ending|Eventually]].}}
* ''Comments'': Kyubey, the Witches, and the Puella Magi are all gone. The good guys won, and everyone gets to live "normally" in a new timeline. [[Now What?]]? Everyone lives [[Happily Ever After]]? Turns out it's not quite that simple, especially not for Homura and Kyouko. {{spoiler|Word of God says this one will have a happy ending. [[Earn Your Happy Ending|Eventually]].}}
** Rather dark, but very powerful. This story has a very believable take on how Homura [[Shell Shocked Veteran|would be affected by the repeated timelines and trials]] (in this fic, over 400 of them), and the trouble she would have adjusting to regular life afterwards. The characterization is great, with only one notable occurrence of [[Out of Character]] on Sayaka's part (which many considered justified or at least believable). Kyouko's life has been changed a lot in this world, but she still fits in rather well with canon characterization. {{spoiler|And it's possible that magic was a factor ruining her life in this world too...}}


''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6807470/1/Heaven_Is_a_Zombie_Apocalypse Heaven Is A Zombie Apocalypse]'' by ZipCode
''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6807470/1/Heaven_Is_a_Zombie_Apocalypse Heaven Is A Zombie Apocalypse]'' by ZipCode
* Recommended by [[User:Comartemis]], enviroguy
* Recommended by enviroguy
* ''Pairing:'' Kyouko/Sayaka
* ''Pairing:'' Kyouko/Sayaka
* ''Synopsis:'' Kyouko and Sayaka wake up alive and in one piece. The question is how, why, and why the heck has Mitakihara become a [[Ghost Town]]?
* ''Synopsis:'' Kyouko and Sayaka wake up alive and in one piece. The question is how, why, and why the heck has Mitakihara become a [[Ghost Town]]?
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''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6783960/1/The_Only_Constant The Only Constant]'' by Raiyo
''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6783960/1/The_Only_Constant The Only Constant]'' by Raiyo
* Recommended by [[User:Robotic Skies]]
* Recommended by Robotic Skies
* ''Paring:'' Slight Homura/Madoka
* ''Paring:'' Slight Homura/Madoka
* ''Synopsis:'' Just because everything is different doesn't mean anything has changed. Homura as she tries to keep her world from falling apart again and again. Spoilers. Character death.
* ''Synopsis:'' Just because everything is different doesn't mean anything has changed. Homura as she tries to keep her world from falling apart again and again. Spoilers. Character death.
* ''Comments:'' This is a story written very early into the fandom before ending or many plot related episodes had aired and, as such, is no longer canon. However, I really love the emotion displayed in this piece and find it to be done quite well.
* ''Comments:'' This is a story written very early into the fandom before ending or many plot related episodes had aired and, as such, is no longer canon. However, I really love the emotion displayed in this piece and find it to be done quite well.


''[http://danbooru.donmai.us/pool/show/3369 Good night, Homura-chan]'' by hijikini
''[http://danbooru.donmai.us/pool/show/3369 Good night, Homura-chan]'' by hijikini
* Recommended by [[User:Andyzero]]
* Recommended by Andyzero
* ''Pairing:'' Madoka/Homura
* ''Pairing:'' Madoka/Homura
* ''Synopsis:'' Homura walked a long road to protect what Madoka left to her. Like all paths, it has an end.
* ''Synopsis:'' Homura walked a long road to protect what Madoka left to her. Like all paths, it has an end.
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''[http://danbooru.donmai.us/pool/show/3484 Last Episode of KyouSaya]'' by Kodou Mikoto
''[http://danbooru.donmai.us/pool/show/3484 Last Episode of KyouSaya]'' by Kodou Mikoto
* Recommended by [[User:Andyzero]]
* Recommended by Andyzero
* ''Pairing:'' Kyouko/Sayaka
* ''Pairing:'' Kyouko/Sayaka
* ''Synopsis:'' Goddess Madoka comes for all magical girls in the end.
* ''Synopsis:'' Goddess Madoka comes for all magical girls in the end.
* ''Comments:'' A danbooru doujinshi so watch out for the [[NSFW]] ads.
* ''Comments:'' A danbooru doujinshi so watch out for the [[NSFW]] ads.


''[http://danbooru.donmai.us/pool/show/3513 If Only She were A Little Closer]'' by kamereon
''[http://danbooru.donmai.us/pool/show/3513 If Only She were A Little Closer]'' by kamereon
* Recommended by [[User:Gunbazca]]
* Recommended by Gunbazca
* Pairing: Kyousuke/Sayaka
* Pairing: Kyousuke/Sayaka
* ''Synopsis:'' Hitomi did confessed something to Kyousuke, but it's a little different...
* ''Synopsis:'' Hitomi did confessed something to Kyousuke, but it's a little different...
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''[http://danbooru.donmai.us/pool/show/3408 Alea Jacta Est/MadoHomu Manga]'' ''[http://danbooru.donmai.us/pool/show/3426 Love Means Never Having To Say You're Sorry/KyouSaya Manga]'', ''[http://danbooru.donmai.us/pool/show/3580 Feels Like We Met Each Other In A Past Life/MamiyaCharlotte Manga]'', ''[http://danbooru.donmai.us/pool/show/3603 The World Is Waiting For Sunrise/QB Personification Manga]'', ''[http://danbooru.donmai.us/pool/show/4151 A Colorless Crow/ Older Tatsuya Manga]'' by kurono yuu
''[http://danbooru.donmai.us/pool/show/3408 Alea Jacta Est/MadoHomu Manga]'' ''[http://danbooru.donmai.us/pool/show/3426 Love Means Never Having To Say You're Sorry/KyouSaya Manga]'', ''[http://danbooru.donmai.us/pool/show/3580 Feels Like We Met Each Other In A Past Life/MamiyaCharlotte Manga]'', ''[http://danbooru.donmai.us/pool/show/3603 The World Is Waiting For Sunrise/QB Personification Manga]'', ''[http://danbooru.donmai.us/pool/show/4151 A Colorless Crow/ Older Tatsuya Manga]'' by kurono yuu
* Recommended by [[User:Gunbazca]], [[User:Ultimate Chimera]]
* Recommended by Gunbazca
* Pairing: [[Gender Flip|male!Madoka]]/Homura, male!Kyouko/Sayaka, non-romantic male!Mami/male!Charlotte
* Pairing: [[Gender Flip|male!Madoka]]/Homura, male!Kyouko/Sayaka, non-romantic male!Mami/male!Charlotte
* ''Synopsis:'' If half the cast were male, what would change? A male Madoka confesses to Homura {{spoiler|as she kills him in Timeline 3}}, an ironically-named male Kyouko is able to get through to {{spoiler|1=a berserking Oktavia/Sayaka}}, and a male Mami and male Charlotte chat about how they impact each others lives in the afterlife. But what's happened to our favorite Incubator, now in human guise, after everyone left and they reached their quota...? And what about Tatsuya, growing up able to see a brother that nobody else knows exists?
* ''Synopsis:'' If half the cast were male, what would change? A male Madoka confesses to Homura {{spoiler|as she kills him in Timeline 3}}, an ironically-named male Kyouko is able to get through to {{spoiler|1=a berserking Oktavia/Sayaka}}, and a male Mami and male Charlotte chat about how they impact each others lives in the afterlife. But what's happened to our favorite Incubator, now in human guise, after everyone left and they reached their quota...? And what about Tatsuya, growing up able to see a brother that nobody else knows exists?
* ''Comments:'' Heavy [[Alternate Universe]], but stays relatively faithful to the original. The first comic between Madoka and Homura is arguably [[Up to Eleven|''more'']] heartwrenching than the original, as the two confess their love as {{spoiler|Homura pulls the trigger}}. In the second comic, Kyouko [[Gender Flip|is now named Kyousuke]], and {{spoiler|[[Eldritch Abomination|Oktavia]] can take on Sayaka's face and mind, even if only temporarily}}. Makes a bit of 'the other Kyousuke' joke near the beginning, but gets more and more heartwarming towards the end. The third comic features "Mamiya" and "Char" showing that even if they forget each other, brotherly love can transcend lifetimes. The fourth comic tells us the story of Kyubey leaving Earth, only for flashes of a person who never existed to come into his memories. The fifth takes place some years after the anime's finale, with Tatsuya as an isolated middle school student due to his ability to still see Madoka. The art style is fantastic, and even if you're not a fan of genderbends or [[Het Is Ew|these sort of pairings]], it's well worth a read. If you doubt these comics' quality, it's worth knowing that these manga are currently ''Pixiv 1000'', meaning it's bookmarked by over 1000 Pixiv members.
* It's hosted in danbooru so watch out for those {{color|crimson|NSFW}} ads!
* It's hosted in danbooru so watch out for those {{color|crimson|NSFW}} ads!
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVqVvZijqF0 Now with an English fandub.]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVqVvZijqF0 Now with an English fandub.]


''[http://danbooru.donmai.us/pool/show/2968 Mami-san Manga]'' by usakiyo
''[http://danbooru.donmai.us/pool/show/2968 Mami-san Manga]'' by usakiyo
* Recommended by [[User:Gunbazca]]
* Recommended by Gunbazca
* Pairing: Mami/Homura
* Pairing: Mami/Homura
* ''Synopsis:'' Homura managed to recover Mami's [[Soul Jar|Soul Gem]], which turns out to be undamaged by [[Memetic Mutation|Mami Mogu Mogu]]. Mami recovers, but Homura asks a favor out of her.
* ''Synopsis:'' Homura managed to recover Mami's [[Soul Jar|Soul Gem]], which turns out to be undamaged by [[Memetic Mutation|Mami Mogu Mogu]]. Mami recovers, but Homura asks a favor out of her.
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''[http://archiveofourown.org/works/249655 Have Your Death And Eat Cake Too]'' by SailorPtah
''[http://archiveofourown.org/works/249655 Have Your Death And Eat Cake Too]'' by SailorPtah
* Recommended by [[User:fishsicles]]
* Recommended by fishsicles
* Pairings: Madoka/Homura, Kyouko/Sayaka, Madoka/Harem, a bit of Mami/Charlotte
* Pairings: Madoka/Homura, Kyouko/Sayaka, Madoka/Harem, a bit of Mami/Charlotte
* '''Synopsis''': An examination of {{spoiler|the "heaven" created by Madokami at the end of the series}}. Written from the prompt "Madoka{{spoiler|(mi?)}}'s magical girl harem".
* '''Synopsis''': An examination of {{spoiler|the "heaven" created by Madokami at the end of the series}}. Written from the prompt "Madoka{{spoiler|(mi?)}}'s magical girl harem".

* '''Comments''':
** fishsicles: Well-written and entertaining, even if you are not that much of a shipper. One of the best among the many fics that aim to turn the (arguable) [[Esoteric Happy Ending]] into [[Fix Fic|a genuine one]], and by my estimation succeeds.


''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6999679/1/A_Brand_New_Day A Brand New Day]'' by [http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1330992/ShadowKittenMewFan ShadowKittenMewFan]
''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6999679/1/A_Brand_New_Day A Brand New Day]'' by [http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1330992/ShadowKittenMewFan ShadowKittenMewFan]
* Recommended by enviroguy, Grand Prince Paul II
* Recommended by enviroguy
* Pairings: Homura/Sayaka, hints of Homura/Mami, Homura/Kyouko, Kyouko/Sayaka
* Pairings: Homura/Sayaka, hints of Homura/Mami, Homura/Kyouko, Kyouko/Sayaka
* '''Status''': Complete
* '''Status''': Complete
* '''Synopsis''': Madoka's Wish changed the universe. Broke the system. Gave everyone a new chance. What will life hold for Homura in a world without Puellae Magi, or Witches ... or Incubators? A very AU story in an alternate post-series time-line.
* '''Synopsis''': Madoka's Wish changed the universe. Broke the system. Gave everyone a new chance. What will life hold for Homura in a world without Puellae Magi, or Witches ... or Incubators? A very AU story in an alternate post-series time-line.
* '''Comments''':
** The best [[Overly Narrow Superlative|Homura/Sayaka multi-chapter fanfic on FF.net]], and notable for actually making the pairing work believably and enjoyably with both in-character, despite all the canon evidence against this possibility. Very character-driven, and a nice look at how everyone would interact in a non-magical {{spoiler|until the epilogue}} setting. {{spoiler|Does get darker later on, though elaborating further would be too spoilery. The story's genre is Drama for a reason.}}


''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7168393/1/Broken_rose Broken Rose]'' by [http://www.fanfiction.net/u/388255/Danny_Barefoot Danny Barefoot]
''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7168393/1/Broken_rose Broken Rose]'' by [http://www.fanfiction.net/u/388255/Danny_Barefoot Danny Barefoot]
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* '''Status''': In-progress
* '''Status''': In-progress
* '''Synopsis''': Throughout many timelines, their distance remains the same.
* '''Synopsis''': Throughout many timelines, their distance remains the same.
* '''Comments''':
** An excellent look at how Kyouko and Sayaka, as well as the other Puellae Magi, might have interacted over a dozen timelines. Places more evidence on Kyouko's past than most fics, and really plays up the [[Not So Different]] dynamic between her and Sayaka, given all of the different scenarios they are placed in. Doesn't really get serious with the shipping until the last few chapters. All of the characters are portrayed very believably and in-character. Definitely worth a read, especially for fans of either character or the ship itself.



== Crossover Fics ==
== Crossover Fics ==


''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6809475/1/Puella_Magi_Madoka_Magica_in Puella Magi Madoka Magica In]'' by ZipCode
''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6809475/1/Puella_Magi_Madoka_Magica_in Puella Magi Madoka Magica In]'' by ZipCode
* Recommended by [[User:A Bad Driver]], enviroguy
* Recommended by enviroguy
* ''Synopsis'': A set of crossover drabbles. Different crossover per chapter. [[Crack Fic|Mostly crack.]] [[Everyone Is Gay|Lots of yuri.]]
* ''Synopsis'': A set of crossover drabbles. Different crossover per chapter. [[Crack Fic|Mostly crack.]] [[Everyone Is Gay|Lots of yuri.]]
* ''Comments'': "Mostly Crack. Lots Of Yuri." Yeah, [[Exactly What It Says On the Tin|he wasn't kidding.]] A [[Crowning Moment of Funny|hilarious departure]] from the [[Cosmic Horror Story|original plot]]...which is to say '''''[[Crazy Awesome|little]] [[Stuff Blowing Up|to]] [[Hilarity Ensues|no relation]] [[Crack Fic|with the]] [[Tear Jerker|original]] [[Nightmare Fuel|plot]] [[Defied Trope|at all]],''''' save for a few [[Take That|Take Thats]] to [[Complete Monster|Kyuubey]]. Thankfully, there are very few spoilers, but there are a few [[Mythology Gag|Mythology Gags]] in each crossover, [[You Have Been Warned|so watch out.]]


''[[A Hero (Fanfic)|A Hero]]'' by [[Tropers/Dalekandrews|Bioweapon 155]]
''[[A Hero (fan work)|A Hero]]'' by Bioweapon 155
* Recommended by [[Tropers/dalekandrews|dalekandrews]], [[Tropers/Comartemis|Comartemis]], [[Tropers/A Bad Driver|A Bad Driver]]
* Recommended by A Bad Driver
* ''Crossing over with'': [[Doctor Who (TV)|Doctor Who]]
* ''Crossing over with'': [[Doctor Who]]
* ''Synopsis:'' Heroes can come from the most unlikely of places. And what is more unlikely than a Dalek trying to resurrect his dead race?
* ''Synopsis:'' Heroes can come from the most unlikely of places. And what is more unlikely than a Dalek trying to resurrect his dead race?
* ''Coments:'' Dalek Sec [[Unexplained Recovery|inexplicably survives his death]] in [[Doctor Who (TV)/NS/Recap/S3 E4 Daleks in Manhattan|Daleks in Manhattan]] (somehow negating the whole [[Half Human Hybrid]] thing along the way), and ends up tracking Homura's shield through Mitakihara.
* ''Coments:'' Dalek Sec [[Unexplained Recovery|inexplicably survives his death]] in [[Doctor Who/Recap/S29/E04 Daleks in Manhattan|Daleks in Manhattan]] (somehow negating the whole [[Half-Human Hybrid]] thing along the way), and ends up tracking Homura's shield through Mitakihara.
** Comartemis: There is nothing in the world that is quite as sweet as a Dalek talking morals with an Incubator, declaring their methods to be repulsive, and ''[[Even Evil Has Standards|meaning it]]'' without a trace of irony. If you despise the Incubators and would love to see QB's [[Omniscient Morality License]] shoved back down his throat, I guarantee you that Sec is going to be your new best friend.
** WARNING: This story will make you root for the Daleks. You have been warned.

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6814206/ Lyrical Chronicles]'' by velsper56
* ''Recommended by'': [[User:dalekandrews]]
* ''Crossing over with'': [[Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha]], [[Magic Knight Rayearth]] and some [[Super Robot Wars]]
* ''Synopsis'': Precia Testarossa's use of the Jewel Seeds causes more damage to the dimensional walls surrounding Earth than anyone could've expected. Now magical girls from across time and space have gathered. Forging new allegiances and battling new foes. Set up. Go!
* ''Coments'': A supposedly dead Mami Tomoe and Homura Akemi End up in the Nanohaverse's Earth after the whole Jewel Seed crisis happens. Mami's soul merges with Alisa Bannings. Nanoha blows up witches. Homura becomes a different sort of magical girl through a [[Journey to The Center of The Mind]]. Both of them become [[Up to Eleven|even more badass]]. Alternate Spacebattles link is [http://forums.spacebattles.com/showthread.php?t=185147 here].
** Currently being rewritten [http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7349554/1/Lyrical_Chronicles_Redux here].


''[http://forums.spacebattles.com/showthread.php?t=186588 Paved with the best intentions]'' by Zipcode
''[http://forums.spacebattles.com/showthread.php?t=186588 Paved with the best intentions]'' by Zipcode
* ''Recommended by'': [[User:dalekandrews]]
* ''Recommended by'': dalekandrews
* ''Crossing over with'': [[Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha]].
* ''Crossing over with'': [[Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha]].
* ''Synopsis'': None.
* ''Synopsis'': None.
* ''Comments'': A very weird welding of both Nanoha and Puella Magi canon. Written by Zipcode, so it's well worth the read.


''[http://danbooru.donmai.us/pool/show/3002 There's Nothing to Be Afraid Of]''<br />''[http://danbooru.donmai.us/pool/show/3003 We Live On As One]''<br />''[http://danbooru.donmai.us/pool/show/3072 Let's Go, My Friends]'' by rokudena-shi
''[http://danbooru.donmai.us/pool/show/3002 There's Nothing to Be Afraid Of]''<br />''[http://danbooru.donmai.us/pool/show/3003 We Live On As One]''<br />''[http://danbooru.donmai.us/pool/show/3072 Let's Go, My Friends]'' by rokudena-shi
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* ''Crossing over with'': [[Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann]].
* ''Crossing over with'': [[Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann]].
* ''Synopsis'': A trio of comics by Pixiv artist rokudena-shi parodying three of Gurren Lagann's most iconic scenes.
* ''Synopsis'': A trio of comics by Pixiv artist rokudena-shi parodying three of Gurren Lagann's most iconic scenes.
* ''Comments'': Have recently become quite pertinent in light of Madoka Magica's final episode. They have been translated into English for the most part, but the panels that haven't aren't all that hard to understand anyway. Fans of both series are sure to get a good kick out of them.
* ''Warning: Some site ads are {{color|crimson|NSFW}}.''
* ''Warning: Some site ads are {{color|crimson|NSFW}}.''
** Comartemis: If you despised the suffocating cynicism and the [[Downer Ending]] of the canon series, then all three of these comics are ''an absolute must-read''. Row row fight the powah, girls.


''[[As Time Diverges the Mitakihara Case (Fanfic)|As Time Diverges: The Mitakihara Case]]'' by [http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1942276/NaXyld NaXyld]
''[[As Time Diverges: The Mitakihara Case]]'' by [http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1942276/NaXyld NaXyld]
* ''Recommended by'': TheNerfGuy and [[User:Psyga 315]]
* ''Recommended by'': TheNerfGuy
* ''Crossing over with'': [[Death Note (Manga)|Death Note]]
* ''Crossing over with'': [[Death Note]]
* ''Synopsis'': SPOILERS! Within The time loop... a small detail changed. This small detail caused two young men, who might have been mortal enemies, to instead become allies. And the key to the truth of the Incubator might not be a Puella Magi or a witch... it could be them.
* ''Synopsis'': SPOILERS! Within The time loop... a small detail changed. This small detail caused two young men, who might have been mortal enemies, to instead become allies. And the key to the truth of the Incubator might not be a Puella Magi or a witch... it could be them.

* ''Comments'': This story has the potential to be very good. Well written, suspenseful, catches the themes of both fandoms. The author is providing the right warnings too. The only thing that could ruin it is the lone continuity error and even that might not do much against the fic.
** It also provides the same "mystery" element from ''What A Human Can Do'' and contains a good L/Light relationship in which they are working together, rather than against each other.


''[http://melengro.livejournal.com/481864.html#cutid1 Puella Magi Amelia Magica]'' by Melengro
''[http://melengro.livejournal.com/481864.html#cutid1 Puella Magi Amelia Magica]'' by Melengro
* Recommended by [[User:biichan]]
* Recommended by biichan
* ''Crossing over with'': [[Doctor Who (TV)|Doctor Who]]
* ''Crossing over with'': [[Doctor Who]]
* ''Synopsis:'' In which Incubator gets his paws on Amy. Because Eleven didn’t come back…
* ''Synopsis:'' In which Incubator gets his paws on Amy. Because Eleven didn’t come back…
* ''Comments:'' Is it wrong to rec something you convinced someone to write? Because this is really good. It takes a depressing premise, turns it into something absolutely heartbreaking, and the [[Wham Line|last line]] is the [[Crowning Moment of Awesome|wham ending]] to end all wham endings. Plus, we get witch card text for {{spoiler|Amy's witch}}.
* ''Comments:'' Is it wrong to rec something you convinced someone to write? Because this is really good. It takes a depressing premise, turns it into something absolutely heartbreaking, and the [[Wham! Line|last line]] is the [[Crowning Moment of Awesome|wham ending]] to end all wham endings. Plus, we get witch card text for {{spoiler|Amy's witch}}.


''[http://danbooru.donmai.us/pool/show/3420 I've Managed to Save Mami-san]'' by nemo (nameless920).
''[http://danbooru.donmai.us/pool/show/3420 I've Managed to Save Mami-san]'' by nemo (nameless920).
* Recommended by [[User:Gunbazca]], [[Tropers/Vrock 8|Vrock 8]], Grand Prince Paul II
* Recommended by Gunbazca
* ''Crossing over with'': [[Berserk]]
* ''Crossing over with'': [[Berserk]]
* ''Synopsis:'' Guess who showed up as [[Memetic Mutation|Mami Mogu Mogu]] is about to happen? Hint: He wields a large sword.
* ''Synopsis:'' Guess who showed up as [[Memetic Mutation|Mami Mogu Mogu]] is about to happen? Hint: He wields a large sword.
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* It's hosted in danbooru so watch out for those {{color|crimson|NSFW}} ads!
* It's hosted in danbooru so watch out for those {{color|crimson|NSFW}} ads!


''[http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=manga&illust_id=20384322\]'' by ねも
''[http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=manga&illust_id=20384322\]''{{Dead link}} by ねも
* ''Crossing over with'': [[Berserk]] again.
* ''Crossing over with'': [[Berserk]] again.
* ''Synopsis:'' Every little girl's favorite aloof big brother figure helps Sayaka out.
* ''Synopsis:'' Every little girl's favorite aloof big brother figure helps Sayaka out.
* ''Comments:'' Short and simple: Sayaka gets some sense talked into her. [[We Could Have Avoided All This|Oh, how I wish this wasn't a fanfic...]]
* ''Comments:'' Short and simple: Sayaka gets some sense talked into her. [[We Could Have Avoided All This|Oh, how I wish this wasn't a fanfic...]]


''[http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=manga&illust_id=24614264\]'' by ねも
''[http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=manga&illust_id=24614264\]''{{Dead link}} by ねも
* ''Crossing over with'': [[Berserk]]. Seems like an obsession. But it is so cool...
* ''Crossing over with'': [[Berserk]]. Seems like an obsession. But it is so cool...
* ''Synopsis:'' Now it is Kyouko.
* ''Synopsis:'' Now it is Kyouko.


''[http://forums.spacebattles.com/showthread.php?t=197466 God]'', by linkhyrule5
''[http://forums.spacebattles.com/showthread.php?t=197466 God]'', by linkhyrule5
* Recommended by [[Tropers/Comartemis|Comartemis]], enviroguy
* Recommended by enviroguy
* ''Crossover with:'' Touhou
* ''Crossover with:'' Touhou
* ''Synopsis:'' Madoka was prepared to spend eternity fighting witches. She was somewhat less prepared for what being a sentient concept actually entailed. The good news is, there's people who can show her the ropes for that sort of thing. The somewhat-less good news is, the one she's got is everyone's favorite boundary manipulator. And Reimu's ''already'' getting a headache from this one.
* ''Synopsis:'' Madoka was prepared to spend eternity fighting witches. She was somewhat less prepared for what being a sentient concept actually entailed. The good news is, there's people who can show her the ropes for that sort of thing. The somewhat-less good news is, the one she's got is everyone's favorite boundary manipulator. And Reimu's ''already'' getting a headache from this one.
* ''Comments:'' Takes place post-series, obviously. LH5 has some interesting ways of visualizing Madoka's existence as a sentient concept, the downside to which is that you need to follow along rather closely at first or risk suffering a [[Mind Screw]].
* ''Comments:'' Takes place post-series, obviously. LH5 has some interesting ways of visualizing Madoka's existence as a sentient concept, the downside to which is that you need to follow along rather closely at first or risk suffering a [[Mind Screw]].


''[[Stars Above (Fanfic)|Stars Above]]'', by [[Tropers/Fringe Benefits|Fringe Benefits]] and [[Tropers/Forzare|Forzare]]
''[[Stars Above]]'', by Fringe Benefits
* Recommended by hyperderpy
* Recommended by hyperderpy
* ''Crossover with:'' ''[[Lucky Star (Anime)|Lucky Star]]''
* ''Crossover with:'' ''[[Lucky Star]]''
* ''Synopsis:'' Homura crosses timelines to transfer into Kagami's class in Ryouou High, in order to protect the Hiiragi sisters from a multidimensional threat... one that's already destroyed one universe.
* ''Synopsis:'' Homura crosses timelines to transfer into Kagami's class in Ryouou High, in order to protect the Hiiragi sisters from a multidimensional threat... one that's already destroyed one universe.
* ''Comments:'' Revising my earlier comments: This is much, much more than a mere "shipping fic". What's being done in ''Stars Above'' is a real, honest-to-God ''epic'' crossover. The authors clearly understand the important themes of both series, and care deeply about both sets of characters. They're doing a great job of contrasting the two worlds, and playing the differences in interesting ways. Special mention also goes to the fight scenes, which are awesomely epic and creepy in the same way the Witch battles were in Madoka. Highly recommended!
* ''Comments:'' Revising my earlier comments: This is much, much more than a mere "shipping fic". What's being done in ''Stars Above'' is a real, honest-to-God ''epic'' crossover. The authors clearly understand the important themes of both series, and care deeply about both sets of characters. They're doing a great job of contrasting the two worlds, and playing the differences in interesting ways. Special mention also goes to the fight scenes, which are awesomely epic and creepy in the same way the Witch battles were in Madoka. Highly recommended!


''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7346547/1/The_Many_Lives_Of_Mami_Tomoe The Many Lifes Of Mami Tomoe]'', by [http://www.fanfiction.net/u/268065/Sheo_Darren Sheo Darren]
''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7346547/1/The_Many_Lives_Of_Mami_Tomoe The Many Lifes Of Mami Tomoe]'', by [http://www.fanfiction.net/u/268065/Sheo_Darren Sheo Darren]
* Recommended by [[Tropers/R Bomber|R Bomber]]
* Recommended by R Bomber
* ''Crossover with: [[Ghost Rider]], [[Fate Stay Night]], [[Kore wa Zombie Desu Ka]], [[Guyver]], [[Ore no Imouto ga Konna Ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai (Light Novel)|Stardust Witch Meruru]], [[Takamachi Nanoha of 2814 (Fanfic)|Takamachi Nanoha of 2814]], [[Lyrical Nanoha]] (yes, the original), [[Ultimate Girls]], [[Green Lantern (Comic Book)|Alan Scott's Green Lantern]].''
* ''Crossover with: [[Ghost Rider]], [[Fate/stay night]], [[Kore wa Zombie Desu ka?]], [[Guyver]], [[Ore no Imouto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai!|Stardust Witch Meruru]], [[Takamachi Nanoha of 2814]], [[Lyrical Nanoha]] (yes, the original), [[Ultimate Girls]], [[Green Lantern|Alan Scott's Green Lantern]].''
* ''Synopsis:'' Kyubey is not the only entity out there that can grant a second shot at life. What if someone else beat him to Mami? Everything turns upside down, that's what.
* ''Synopsis:'' Kyubey is not the only entity out there that can grant a second shot at life. What if someone else beat him to Mami? Everything turns upside down, that's what.
* ''Comments:'' A [[What If]] story, when Mami Tomoe receiving power from another entities other than Kyubey. An utter [[Crack Fic]], featuring different world every single chapter. Sheo Darren aware of this wiki, so expect [[Shout Out]], a lot of them. Also incorporates some other series (which isn't listed here, since they usually only [[Shout Out]]). If you want a good laugh, or just too depressed after watching [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica]], this is a good read. Oh yeah, last chapter was kinda long and more serious than other chapters, so you've been warned. But it is also had good stories.



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These are recommendations made by Tropers for Puella Magi Madoka Magica fanfics, all of which have to be signed to stay on the page. Feel free to add a fanfic of your own to the list, but remember to use the template found here.

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Do warn when a fanfic may head into non-canon territory. Some people just don't like it, and as we all know, Shipping is Serious Business.


General Fics

The Second Law of Thermodynamics by TheEdwardz

  • Recommended by Animenutcase
  • Synopsis: Kyubey reflects on the universe and explains the circumstances behind the events of the original timeline. Some science stuff.

Magica Musical by angel0wonder

  • Recommended by F1zzyp0p
  • Synopsis: Exactly as it says on the tin, it features lyrics to 4 different scenes in the show.
  • Comments: Just TRY to not crack a smirk after reading the first song and it's conclusion plus the ever so stoic Homura dropping a beat of all things...Hilarity Ensues.

What A Human Can Do by Opt281

  • Recommended by Psyga 315
  • Synopsis: The story of a young man, a time loop, and the secret world that he discovers while trying to escape it.
  • Comments: The story is mostly about the young man investigating and slowly finding out about the secret world of the Magical Girl after noticing Mami had vanished and the ensuing hilarity and drama that comes from it. This is a great story that shows that Original Characters can be interesting when done right. I do warn that it does contain spoilers for up to episode ten, but with a plot like that, You Should Know This Already. Also, there is some OCxYellow shipping.

Magica Madoka Veneficus Puella by The Moiderah of Writing

  • Recommended by enviroguy
  • Synopsis: A single wish. That's all it took. When Madoka's final wish changes everything, Homura's powers disappear, and apparently, the world is safe. However, the Witches still exist, and now, they're even more powerful than ever. Kyubey still lives, after all.
  • Comments: After Homura dies in the current timeline, Madoka decides to become a Puella Magi, wishing for a world where her friends would survive. Not only does this remove Homura's Time Travel powers (without diminishing her Badassery), it changes the whole setting. Now not only are witches and magical girls -now called Veneficus Puella- more powerful than before, now the Muggles are aware of the whole thing, making matters even more complicated for our heroines.

Thanks☆Kyubey by Gakubuchi Aiko

  • Recommended by Sonic GTR
  • Synopsis: Kyubey uses the honey over vinegar approach to carry out his mission by being completely honest with the girls and being a pretty nice Weasel Mascot. Girls Love.
    • Or: In a world where Kyubey is completely honest, forthcoming with information, and friendly...
  • Comments: The story mostly follows the series and was finished before Episode 10 which is why there is nothing regarding Homura's previous time loops. While it is a Lighter and Softer take on the series and ends on a high note, there's still room for tragedy. Look out for the Art Shift.
  • Warning: This doujin is on Danbooru, meaning the usual warnings about NSFW ads apply.
  • A trope page under construction

I'm working at a mahou shoujo recruitment company, but I think I may be at my limit by Momiji Mao

  • Recommended by Two Gun Angel
  • Synopsis: Kyubey is a mahou shoujo recruiter who is seriously down on his luck, such that his boss is threatening him with termination if he continues to drag down the company. With no one but his wife and his friend in the company supporting him, Kyubey may be at his limit...
  • Comments: This twenty-page doujin, one of the Pixiv 1000 collection, is one of the few fics that manage to humanize Kyubey (as humanizing as you can get for a Starfish Alien, anyway) and even get us to root for him. What at first looks like a Slice of Life office fic soon turns into a superb Start of Darkness for our little Weasel Mascot. Note that it also has the dubious honor of having Kyubey look for a "quota" before it's actually revealed that's what he wants in the show.
  • Warning: This doujin is on Danbooru, meaning the usual warnings about NSFW ads apply.

A History of Magic by Danny Barefoot

  • Recommended by enviroguy,
  • Synopsis: The stories of Magical Girls throughout history who contracted with Kyubey, and their fates. Inspired by Kyubey's history lesson in ep 11.
  • Comments: Interesting, well-written historical fiction. Stories for Cleopatra, Cassandra, Eve, Sacagewea and Joan of Arc, along with several others, are up as of the writing of this rec, with more promised to follow.

Optimal Outcome by Michael Saniyan

  • Recommended by enviroguy
  • Status: Complete
  • Shipping: One-sided (probably) Homura/Madoka, Kyouko/Sayaka, Mami/Madoka, Hitomi/Sayaka
  • Synopsis: Kyouko is a teacher with Homura as her closest friend. Madoka spends more time with Mami than with anyone else. Sayaka is neglecting normal life in general and Hitomi is struggling with a dead-end relationship. Witches aren't exactly top priority anymore.

HomuHomu's Grand Strategy by norabako8

  • Recommended by Gunbazca
  • Synopsis: After n iterations, Homura starts to think on how to win from Walpurgisnacht.
  • Comments: Presents an amusing take on Homura's strategy to beat Walpurgisnacht without resorting to Madoka's intervention. Starting with eliminating Sayaka from the game, but it doesn't change a thing. Ends with if you can't fight the system, roll with it and recruit more mages. Also a Pixiv 1000.
  • It's hosted in danbooru so watch out for those NSFW ads!

Never Ending by hirotasyou

  • Recommended by totlmstr
  • Synopsis: Homura finally manages to defeat Walpurgisnacht, but something isn't right...
  • Comments: The biggest witch of all time is dead. However, Homura finds out exactly what her contract, and more importantly her wish, entails.
  • It's hosted in danbooru so NSFW ads! Also spoilers for the last few eps. And, finally, it's very dark. Consider yourself warned.

Episode 12 by tugeneko

  • Recommended by Gunbazca
  • Synopsis: Aptly Named. This is what Episode 12 would have been if tugeneko took the reins from Gen Urobuchi. Crackier than Urobuchi. A bit NSFW, too, if in idea form and not drawing.
  • Comments: There's really not much words to describe this doujinshi. This is what will happen if Madokami would give Refuge in Audacity a form it would share with Hilarity Ensues. Homura in this doujin is extra-perverted. The drawing style is very simplistic, but funny enough. Ends withJunko giving approval to Homura to be present on Tatsuya's first ejaculation.
  • It's hosted in danbooru so watch out for those NSFW ads!

The Disappearance of Miki Sayaka by Aku-dono

  • Recommended by A Bad Driver
  • Synopsis: Miki Sayaka's mysterious disappearance draws more than a few questions from her mother. Takes place after episode 12.
  • Comments: This fic really goes into the details and aftermath of what happened with Sayaka's parents, even deconstructing their efforts to find her. Be warned, it is very dark.
    • As in What A Human Can Do and As Time Diverges, this includes an investigation element, but this time the protagonist doesn't catch on at any point and never finds out about the World of the Puella Magi.

Charlotte's Life Before She Turns Into A Witch

  • Recommended by Teslashark
  • Synopsis: A girl with cancer met QB in hospital...
  • Comments: Filled with Tear Jerker, comerades. This work suggests that the "Minnie Worm" that ate Mami is made of cancerous cells, and Charlotte is innocent.

Reckless Girl Sayaka Sowaka by abua

  • Recommended by Gunbazca
  • Synopsis: Sayaka discovers that she can morph her soul gem into a mini-me. Hilarity Ensues from there.
  • Comments: Where to start? This manga is a gag manga, dealing with some episodes of the original work in a different tangent. Highlights include Mini-Sayaka, dead bodies in front of Kyosuke's door, misunderstandings, general absurdity, multiple Sayaka, and President Barack Homura near the end. I wish I'm joking. However, some pages are not fully translated. Also, this is danbooru-hosted so watch those NSFW ads!

Make a contract with me and become a magical girl! The Aisleventure by Brickman

To The Stars by Hieronym

  • Recommended by Sackett
  • Synopsis: Based on the glimpses of the new world we see in the last episode. Fast forward several hundred years and humanity has spread across the stars.
  • Comments: Incredible world building, and great to see Mami and Kyouko again. Mami is still being Mami, and Kyouko is preaching the good news. Homura is mysteriously absent...
  • Comments: As one of a very few distant future take on how the Puella Magi system might evolve, it is probably one of the best, with a setting that is both recognizably in the Madoka-verse, yet uniquely different.
  • Has a page.

The Shrine, by Shadowheartdesigns

  • Recommended by Fringe Benefits
  • Synopsis: The story of a simple shrine constructed to honor the Goddess, and its mysterious visitors.
  • Comments: This is a very short but incredibly awesome little story, and it presents an intriguing possibility that Madoka isn't quite as gone from the new world as you might think. It's very sad but very touching, and it gave this troper goosebumps.

Demon Cleaners by FourthWall

  • Recommended by Cheese and Cake
  • Synopsis: Post-episode twelve, Sayaka and an avatar of Madoka reappear proclaiming themselves Demon Cleaners MIKI and KANAME in capital letters and dramatic fashion. But there's the little question of just who wished them back? Especially in Madoka's case. There also appears to be a Demon King of some kind hatching beneath the school.
  • Comments: It hasn't gotten too far along yet, but the writing's solid and the humor is certain to make you crack a grin.

Times Like These by dear future

  • Recommended by obstinateRixatrix
  • Synopsis: Even in a world without magic, where there are no miracles to light the way out of the darkness of despair, everything balances itself out.
  • Comments: A oneshot taking a look at the lives of the Puella Magi girls if Kyubey didn't exist to screw them over. It is very much worth the read!

Roleplay Puella Game Madoka Magica by Person With Many Aliases

  • Recommended by TSB
  • Synopsis: Alright guys, I think it's time you took a break from the doom and gloom and had something a little more lighthearted. "No!" She shouted back, frustrated, "Not yet! I just need a few more minutes! This raid won't last without my help!"
  • Comments: I found the writing a bit weak in places, but the overall concept is so hilarious that I was laughing anyway. All of the magical girls' personalities and quirks are translated brilliantly into gamer archetypes. I was sold on this fic when it described Madoka as the kind of girl who doesn't understand the difference between gaming and playing Bejeweled on her phone.

MadoMagi Panic by Colonel Aki

  • Recommended by Sachiko
  • Synopsis: The author of Touhou 4koma Long Runner Life of Maid tackles Madoka Magica. Hilarity Ensues.
  • Comments: This series of 4komas follows the storyline of the anime, but with a hilarious, slapstick comedy twist. It's short, but seeing the shenanigans of Madoka and company will keep you entertained for a while. Oh, and Kyubey is a masochist.

Resonance Days by Taker Foxx (also has a spacebattles thread)

  • Recommended by Grand Prince Paul II
  • Synopsis: Falling their mutual demise at each other's hands, Kyoko and Sayaka wake up in a strange world. Now, with Kyoko's soul gem missing and Sayaka's humanity and personality only partially restored, they must band together to survive.
  • Comments: The synop doesn't do this story justice, at only three chapters it's already looking to be a wild ride.

Shipping Fics

A Happy Dream by angel0wonder

  • Recommended by asellus111
  • Pairing: Kyouko/Sayaka
  • Synopsis: A AU Fic where where the Magical Girl system does not exist, but our two lead's problems still do. The homeless Kyouko moves in with the more well-off Sayaka and becomes Vitriolic Best Buds with her... and maybe something more.

Anything Worth Doing Is Worth Doing Badly by ZipCode

  • Recommended by enviroguy
  • Pairing: Homura/Kyouko
  • Synopsis: Homura wakes up in a world where the only witch is the one in her head.
  • Comments: Kyubey, the Witches, and the Puella Magi are all gone. The good guys won, and everyone gets to live "normally" in a new timeline. Now What?? Everyone lives Happily Ever After? Turns out it's not quite that simple, especially not for Homura and Kyouko. Word of God says this one will have a happy ending. Eventually.

Heaven Is A Zombie Apocalypse by ZipCode

  • Recommended by enviroguy
  • Pairing: Kyouko/Sayaka
  • Synopsis: Kyouko and Sayaka wake up alive and in one piece. The question is how, why, and why the heck has Mitakihara become a Ghost Town?
  • Comments: Starts off with fluff and shipping goodness, gains a touch of psychological horror later on.

The Only Constant by Raiyo

  • Recommended by Robotic Skies
  • Paring: Slight Homura/Madoka
  • Synopsis: Just because everything is different doesn't mean anything has changed. Homura as she tries to keep her world from falling apart again and again. Spoilers. Character death.
  • Comments: This is a story written very early into the fandom before ending or many plot related episodes had aired and, as such, is no longer canon. However, I really love the emotion displayed in this piece and find it to be done quite well.

Good night, Homura-chan by hijikini

  • Recommended by Andyzero
  • Pairing: Madoka/Homura
  • Synopsis: Homura walked a long road to protect what Madoka left to her. Like all paths, it has an end.
  • Comments: A danbooru doujinshi. It takes place with full spoilers of the last episode. NSFW ads warning.

Last Episode of KyouSaya by Kodou Mikoto

  • Recommended by Andyzero
  • Pairing: Kyouko/Sayaka
  • Synopsis: Goddess Madoka comes for all magical girls in the end.
  • Comments: A danbooru doujinshi so watch out for the NSFW ads.

If Only She were A Little Closer by kamereon

  • Recommended by Gunbazca
  • Pairing: Kyousuke/Sayaka
  • Synopsis: Hitomi did confessed something to Kyousuke, but it's a little different...
  • Comments: Not a long one, but it does paint a better picture of Kyousuke, and turns out that he's not so bull-headed after all. Quite a heartwarming moment at the end, too... and what is more satisfying than to spite Kyubey while we're at it?
  • It's hosted in danbooru so watch out for those NSFW ads!zz

Alea Jacta Est/MadoHomu Manga Love Means Never Having To Say You're Sorry/KyouSaya Manga, Feels Like We Met Each Other In A Past Life/MamiyaCharlotte Manga, The World Is Waiting For Sunrise/QB Personification Manga, A Colorless Crow/ Older Tatsuya Manga by kurono yuu

  • Recommended by Gunbazca
  • Pairing: male!Madoka/Homura, male!Kyouko/Sayaka, non-romantic male!Mami/male!Charlotte
  • Synopsis: If half the cast were male, what would change? A male Madoka confesses to Homura as she kills him in Timeline 3, an ironically-named male Kyouko is able to get through to a berserking Oktavia/Sayaka, and a male Mami and male Charlotte chat about how they impact each others lives in the afterlife. But what's happened to our favorite Incubator, now in human guise, after everyone left and they reached their quota...? And what about Tatsuya, growing up able to see a brother that nobody else knows exists?
  • It's hosted in danbooru so watch out for those NSFW ads!
  • Now with an English fandub.

Mami-san Manga by usakiyo

  • Recommended by Gunbazca
  • Pairing: Mami/Homura
  • Synopsis: Homura managed to recover Mami's Soul Gem, which turns out to be undamaged by Mami Mogu Mogu. Mami recovers, but Homura asks a favor out of her.
  • Comments: Another Alternate Universe piece, which is similar to something I remember reading in the WMG here somewhere first. Very short, but contains quite a lot of text; I'm not sure if there's really any Homu/Mami shipping involved, but Mami does flirt with Homura a bit. Another Pixiv 1000 entry, so don't worry about the quality.
  • It's hosted in danbooru so watch out for those NSFW ads!

Have Your Death And Eat Cake Too by SailorPtah

  • Recommended by fishsicles
  • Pairings: Madoka/Homura, Kyouko/Sayaka, Madoka/Harem, a bit of Mami/Charlotte
  • Synopsis: An examination of the "heaven" created by Madokami at the end of the series. Written from the prompt "Madoka(mi?)'s magical girl harem".


A Brand New Day by ShadowKittenMewFan

  • Recommended by enviroguy
  • Pairings: Homura/Sayaka, hints of Homura/Mami, Homura/Kyouko, Kyouko/Sayaka
  • Status: Complete
  • Synopsis: Madoka's Wish changed the universe. Broke the system. Gave everyone a new chance. What will life hold for Homura in a world without Puellae Magi, or Witches ... or Incubators? A very AU story in an alternate post-series time-line.

Broken Rose by Danny Barefoot

  • Recommended by enviroguy
  • Pairings: Kyouko/Sayaka
  • Status: In-progress
  • Synopsis: Throughout many timelines, their distance remains the same.

Crossover Fics

Puella Magi Madoka Magica In by ZipCode

A Hero by Bioweapon 155

  • Recommended by A Bad Driver
  • Crossing over with: Doctor Who
  • Synopsis: Heroes can come from the most unlikely of places. And what is more unlikely than a Dalek trying to resurrect his dead race?
  • Coments: Dalek Sec inexplicably survives his death in Daleks in Manhattan (somehow negating the whole Half-Human Hybrid thing along the way), and ends up tracking Homura's shield through Mitakihara.

Paved with the best intentions by Zipcode

There's Nothing to Be Afraid Of
We Live On As One
Let's Go, My Friends by rokudena-shi

  • Recommended by: Darth
  • Crossing over with: Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann.
  • Synopsis: A trio of comics by Pixiv artist rokudena-shi parodying three of Gurren Lagann's most iconic scenes.
  • Warning: Some site ads are NSFW.

As Time Diverges: The Mitakihara Case by NaXyld

  • Recommended by: TheNerfGuy
  • Crossing over with: Death Note
  • Synopsis: SPOILERS! Within The time loop... a small detail changed. This small detail caused two young men, who might have been mortal enemies, to instead become allies. And the key to the truth of the Incubator might not be a Puella Magi or a witch... it could be them.


Puella Magi Amelia Magica by Melengro

  • Recommended by biichan
  • Crossing over with: Doctor Who
  • Synopsis: In which Incubator gets his paws on Amy. Because Eleven didn’t come back…
  • Comments: Is it wrong to rec something you convinced someone to write? Because this is really good. It takes a depressing premise, turns it into something absolutely heartbreaking, and the last line is the wham ending to end all wham endings. Plus, we get witch card text for Amy's witch.

I've Managed to Save Mami-san by nemo (nameless920).

  • Recommended by Gunbazca
  • Crossing over with: Berserk
  • Synopsis: Guess who showed up as Mami Mogu Mogu is about to happen? Hint: He wields a large sword.
  • Comments: Very short and contains very little text, but still managed to be a heart-pounding CMoA in which Guts saves Mami. In style. From both Charlotte and Kyubey. It's also drawn in styles resembling the original Berserk, so Guts is not moe-fied. A fun and uplifting little read.
  • It gets a Hilarious in Hindsight when the dub of Madoka is announced, and Mami's dub voice did Casca.
  • It's hosted in danbooru so watch out for those NSFW ads!

[1] [dead link] by ねも

[2] [dead link] by ねも

  • Crossing over with: Berserk. Seems like an obsession. But it is so cool...
  • Synopsis: Now it is Kyouko.

God, by linkhyrule5

  • Recommended by enviroguy
  • Crossover with: Touhou
  • Synopsis: Madoka was prepared to spend eternity fighting witches. She was somewhat less prepared for what being a sentient concept actually entailed. The good news is, there's people who can show her the ropes for that sort of thing. The somewhat-less good news is, the one she's got is everyone's favorite boundary manipulator. And Reimu's already getting a headache from this one.
  • Comments: Takes place post-series, obviously. LH5 has some interesting ways of visualizing Madoka's existence as a sentient concept, the downside to which is that you need to follow along rather closely at first or risk suffering a Mind Screw.

Stars Above, by Fringe Benefits

  • Recommended by hyperderpy
  • Crossover with: Lucky Star
  • Synopsis: Homura crosses timelines to transfer into Kagami's class in Ryouou High, in order to protect the Hiiragi sisters from a multidimensional threat... one that's already destroyed one universe.
  • Comments: Revising my earlier comments: This is much, much more than a mere "shipping fic". What's being done in Stars Above is a real, honest-to-God epic crossover. The authors clearly understand the important themes of both series, and care deeply about both sets of characters. They're doing a great job of contrasting the two worlds, and playing the differences in interesting ways. Special mention also goes to the fight scenes, which are awesomely epic and creepy in the same way the Witch battles were in Madoka. Highly recommended!

The Many Lifes Of Mami Tomoe, by Sheo Darren


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