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Character: Madoka Kaname
Series: Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Age: 14
History: link
Canon Point: episode 08. "I Was Stupid, So Stupid"
Personality: "You know... I never thought there was ever anything special about me."
Madoka Kaname is a kind girl with near limitless empathy, always there to extend a hand to those who need it and stand up against what she believes is wrong regardless of the harm it may bring to herself. This kindness is not without it's faults. So self-sacrificing is she that she believes that she is beneath the people around her, having nothing at all to offer anyone if she's not able to assist them. Her low self-worth, believing her average qualities to be the very worst, leads Madoka away from a simple life and into an ocean of troubles.
Between her intelligent, driven mother, her beautiful friend Hitomi, and the rambunctious Sayaka, Madoka had always felt as though she never fully measured up to other people. In comparison to her friends, Madoka is only average. She's clumsy and dislikes most subjects in school as she isn't very good at them. Though she smiles and is by far one of the most well adjusted and honest girls on the show, she flounders for what to do with her life and her future. Like most young girls, Madoka is directionless and can do little more than push on ahead. On top of that Madoka's image song reveals that deep down inside she's terribly lonely. Her lack of self worth makes it difficult for her to want to ask people for their time, and so she spends most of her life trying not to be a bother to the people around her.
This isn't to say that Madoka is weak. Though she doesn't consider herself to be very strong, she's always willing to throw herself into danger for the sake of other people. Madoka is self-sacrificing to an extreme degree, facing certain death with a smile and kind words if it means protecting the people she cares about most. Her spirit is nearly unbreakable and because of this she is a pillar of support for all of the people around her. While not seeing herself as very important or impressive she still inspires a sense of awe in those around her in her kindness and sweet temperament. She's endearing in what she considers to be her ordinariness.
Due to her sweetness and desire to believe the good in people and the world, Madoka is a little naive. She wants to believe that the world is inherently good and the people around her will always do the right thing, and is often taken aback when reality does not pan out this way. Madoka wears her heart on her sleeve and is easy to read. Her mother states that she has "never told a lie" and believes that she may have raised Madoka to be a little "too good" as she is always honest and does the right thing.
Her strength comes from her emotions, and even in her own feelings of inadequacy. Madoka doesn't realize what she is worth to the people around her, nor how much inner strength she has to be able to carry on when she feels as if she is nothing. There is no bitterness in her, only genuine joy and a love of the life she is living. Madoka does not hide her tears, her smiles, or her love for everyone around her. Everything she has ever done is borne from this inner strength.
Deep down inside, she is a hero. Even if it takes the entire series for Madoka to make her contract, it's clear from the moment she's introduced that she is not the sort of person that will allow others to sacrifice themselves needlessly for her. Madoka's self-doubt cripples her, and Homura's protection leaves her feeling worse than she began. In the end she rises up against the cruel system that perpetuates the misery that destroyed her friends, brave enough to sacrifice her very existence so that they may go on to live more prosperous lives without suffering.
“If someone ever tells me it’s a mistake to have hope, well then I’ll just tell them they’re wrong, and I’ll keep telling them that til they believe.”
In the end, no matter how dark things become, Madoka always has hope.
Skills and Abilities:
- Bravery.
Despite the fact that Madoka condemns herself for "not being very brave", she will get between her friends and a danger usually without question.
- Positivity.
Madoka does not allow herself to stay down for long. If something looks or feels hopeless, she pulls herself together and continues on. Madoka also consistently believes the best in everyone. Though it makes her naive, it also makes her a genuinely good person.
- Archery.
While not in this particular timeline, Madoka shows considerable skill with a magical bow in the other timelines she was permitted to become a magical girl.
First Person Sample: here!
Third Person Sample: I can't protect anybody, can I?
The rain doesn't seem to be letting up any time soon. In fact, it might even be coming down harder than it was before. Madoka lifts her head to watch Sayaka's slim form disappear in the distance of the downpour.
Maybe she should make a wish. Maybe... Maybe that's what she should do. Sayaka is suffering all alone. She's watched her friend go from a smiling, happy girl to a sullen, hostile person in only a few weeks. It's a terrible burden to shoulder alone. Kyouko won't help, and Homura... Homura told her to give up already.
Her hand curls into a fist, pressing against her chest. Sakaya, it hurts. Even if she's turned off the pain, Madoka can feel it. Every blow she took, every bruise that she healed, it feels as if it's taken up residence on her. Everything hurts so badly... If she could get Sayaka to feel again. If she could wish, maybe, to rescind Sayaka's contract and fight for all their sakes.
I'm nobody special... Why does Kyubey believe that I can do anything? I'm not a fighter. I'm not very smart... I'm always running away and letting down everyone I care about. It's not me that people should be placing their faith in, it's...
She rubs at her eyes, knowing that the water streaking down her cheeks is too warm to be rain.
"It's not me, Sayaka... I want to help you... I really do. I just don't know how..."
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gundamkindCharacter: Madoka Kaname
Series: Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Age: 14
History: link
Canon Point: episode 08. "I Was Stupid, So Stupid"
Personality: "You know... I never thought there was ever anything special about me."
Madoka Kaname is a kind girl with near limitless empathy, always there to extend a hand to those who need it and stand up against what she believes is wrong regardless of the harm it may bring to herself. This kindness is not without it's faults. So self-sacrificing is she that she believes that she is beneath the people around her, having nothing at all to offer anyone if she's not able to assist them. Her low self-worth, believing her average qualities to be the very worst, leads Madoka away from a simple life and into an ocean of troubles.
Between her intelligent, driven mother, her beautiful friend Hitomi, and the rambunctious Sayaka, Madoka had always felt as though she never fully measured up to other people. In comparison to her friends, Madoka is only average. She's clumsy and dislikes most subjects in school as she isn't very good at them. Though she smiles and is by far one of the most well adjusted and honest girls on the show, she flounders for what to do with her life and her future. Like most young girls, Madoka is directionless and can do little more than push on ahead. On top of that Madoka's image song reveals that deep down inside she's terribly lonely. Her lack of self worth makes it difficult for her to want to ask people for their time, and so she spends most of her life trying not to be a bother to the people around her.
This isn't to say that Madoka is weak. Though she doesn't consider herself to be very strong, she's always willing to throw herself into danger for the sake of other people. Madoka is self-sacrificing to an extreme degree, facing certain death with a smile and kind words if it means protecting the people she cares about most. Her spirit is nearly unbreakable and because of this she is a pillar of support for all of the people around her. While not seeing herself as very important or impressive she still inspires a sense of awe in those around her in her kindness and sweet temperament. She's endearing in what she considers to be her ordinariness.
Due to her sweetness and desire to believe the good in people and the world, Madoka is a little naive. She wants to believe that the world is inherently good and the people around her will always do the right thing, and is often taken aback when reality does not pan out this way. Madoka wears her heart on her sleeve and is easy to read. Her mother states that she has "never told a lie" and believes that she may have raised Madoka to be a little "too good" as she is always honest and does the right thing.
Her strength comes from her emotions, and even in her own feelings of inadequacy. Madoka doesn't realize what she is worth to the people around her, nor how much inner strength she has to be able to carry on when she feels as if she is nothing. There is no bitterness in her, only genuine joy and a love of the life she is living. Madoka does not hide her tears, her smiles, or her love for everyone around her. Everything she has ever done is borne from this inner strength.
Deep down inside, she is a hero. Even if it takes the entire series for Madoka to make her contract, it's clear from the moment she's introduced that she is not the sort of person that will allow others to sacrifice themselves needlessly for her. Madoka's self-doubt cripples her, and Homura's protection leaves her feeling worse than she began. In the end she rises up against the cruel system that perpetuates the misery that destroyed her friends, brave enough to sacrifice her very existence so that they may go on to live more prosperous lives without suffering.
“If someone ever tells me it’s a mistake to have hope, well then I’ll just tell them they’re wrong, and I’ll keep telling them that til they believe.”
In the end, no matter how dark things become, Madoka always has hope.
Skills and Abilities:
- Bravery.
Despite the fact that Madoka condemns herself for "not being very brave", she will get between her friends and a danger usually without question.
- Positivity.
Madoka does not allow herself to stay down for long. If something looks or feels hopeless, she pulls herself together and continues on. Madoka also consistently believes the best in everyone. Though it makes her naive, it also makes her a genuinely good person.
- Archery.
While not in this particular timeline, Madoka shows considerable skill with a magical bow in the other timelines she was permitted to become a magical girl.
First Person Sample: here!
Third Person Sample: I can't protect anybody, can I?
The rain doesn't seem to be letting up any time soon. In fact, it might even be coming down harder than it was before. Madoka lifts her head to watch Sayaka's slim form disappear in the distance of the downpour.
Maybe she should make a wish. Maybe... Maybe that's what she should do. Sayaka is suffering all alone. She's watched her friend go from a smiling, happy girl to a sullen, hostile person in only a few weeks. It's a terrible burden to shoulder alone. Kyouko won't help, and Homura... Homura told her to give up already.
Her hand curls into a fist, pressing against her chest. Sakaya, it hurts. Even if she's turned off the pain, Madoka can feel it. Every blow she took, every bruise that she healed, it feels as if it's taken up residence on her. Everything hurts so badly... If she could get Sayaka to feel again. If she could wish, maybe, to rescind Sayaka's contract and fight for all their sakes.
I'm nobody special... Why does Kyubey believe that I can do anything? I'm not a fighter. I'm not very smart... I'm always running away and letting down everyone I care about. It's not me that people should be placing their faith in, it's...
She rubs at her eyes, knowing that the water streaking down her cheeks is too warm to be rain.
"It's not me, Sayaka... I want to help you... I really do. I just don't know how..."