Two of Shaft's most distinctive franchises just met: Puella Magi Madoka Magica and the Monogatari Series are teaming up for a set of 12 crossover shorts, streaming in a limited window through the weekend.
What you're getting into
It's a short-form novelty collab — bite-sized crossovers pairing Madoka's magical-girl despair-engine with Monogatari's talk-heavy oddities. Per ANN, the run is 12 shorts released on a compressed schedule rather than a full series, so this is a fan-service treat, not a new season.
Why it's a fun one
Both series carry serious weight on SenpaiRanks — the Monogatari Series' Second Season sits at an adjusted 8.34 and Madoka Magica at 8.14, two of the studio's highest-rated works. Seeing them share a frame is exactly the kind of crossover that only works because both properties are canon-heavy enough to riff on.
Frequently asked questions
Q: What is the Madoka Magica x Monogatari crossover?
A: A set of 12 short crossover animations pairing the two Shaft franchises, streaming in a limited window per ANN.
Q: Is it a full new season?
A: No — it's a short-form collaboration, not a new series for either franchise.