Puella Magi Madoka Magica Serenus Couture PVC Statue Madoka Kaname 20 cm

Age: 14 (born October 3rd, 1996)
Height: 152 cm (5'0")
Home Place: Mitakihara City
Relatives: Tomohisa Kaname (father), Junko Kaname (mother), Tatsuya Kaname (younger brother)
Occupation: Student, Magical Girl, Goddess
Theme Color: Pink, White (Ultimate Madoka)
Motif: Cherry Blossoms
Weapon: Bow, Arrow
Wish: See Wishes
Witch Form: Kriemhild Gretchen
Affiliation: Holy Quintet, Law of Cycles

Madoka Kaname (鹿目 まどか)

Madoka Kaname is the protagonist of Puella Magi Madoka☆Magica, a magical girl anime that explores dark themes and the consequences of making a wish. Madoka starts as an ordinary 14-year-old girl who is unaware of the tragic fate awaiting magical girls until she is thrust into the world of witches and magical contracts. Her role in the story becomes pivotal as she faces the ultimate choice, which will define the fate of all magical girls and the universe itself.

Appearance
Madoka has short pink hair, which is one of her most distinguishing features, and large, expressive purple eyes. Her appearance is youthful and innocent, embodying the typical "magical girl" aesthetic, though this contrasts sharply with the darker themes of the story. She is often seen in her school uniform, but her magical girl form features a pink and white outfit adorned with cherry blossom motifs, symbolising purity and hope. Her overall appearance exudes a sense of innocence and vulnerability, which is essential to her character development.

Personality

Madoka is a kind-hearted, empathetic, and selfless person. She is deeply concerned for the well-being of others and, despite her initial lack of confidence, grows to be determined and resolute in the face of overwhelming challenges. At the start, Madoka is unsure of herself and hesitant to take action, but as the series progresses, she becomes more aware of the weight of her decisions and her role as a magical girl. Madoka’s wish to protect others and her willingness to sacrifice herself for the greater good make her a truly heroic figure, although it is ultimately her immense power as a goddess that leads to significant shifts in the story. Her journey explores themes of hope, selflessness, and the consequences of choices, making her one of the most complex characters in magical girl anime.