Spin-offs of popular series are always tricky, as capturing what made the original series so memorable is difficult. Plus, new elements can undermine the stories that came before them, causing fans to quickly sour on the new material. Nowhere is this better seen than with Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story, which attempted to take the story of the critically acclaimed and utterly beloved Puella Magi Madoka Magica in a new direction, much to the anger of long-time fans. But where did Magia Record go wrong, and why did it fail to capture the Madoka charm?
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