Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Movie -Rebellion-, Vol. 1

Released as a manga adaptation of the third feature film in the Puella Magi Madoka Magica franchise, this volume represents a departure from traditional magical girl tropes. Following the critical success of the 2013 film Rebellion, Yen Press published this three-volume set to capture the intricate, psychological narrative of the movie in a static medium. The adaptation mirrors the film's shift toward darker, more surreal storytelling, focusing on the character Homura Akemi as she navigates a distorted reality of her own creation.

The visual direction for the manga stays faithful to the distinct, avant-garde aesthetic established by the animation studio Shaft. While the Magica Quartet—a collaborative pseudonym for the core creative team behind the series—oversees the franchise's direction, the manga adaptation utilizes specific illustration styles to convey the complex, labyrinthine themes of the original film. Upon release, the volume was received as a companion piece for fans looking to examine the film's complex plot developments at a slower pace.