is a Japanese
anime television series produced by
Shaft and
Aniplex. It was directed by
Akiyuki Shinbo and written by
Gen Urobuchi, with original character designs by
Ume Aoki, character design adaptation by Takahiro Kishida, and music by
Yuki Kajiura. The story follows a group of female middle school students who choose to become
magical girls and must battle surreal enemies called witches. However, they consequently learn of the anguish and perils associated with their newfound roles.