Mermaid Witch

The giant mermaid witch that Sayaka Miki transformed into

The giant mermaid form of the witch that Sayaka Miki became out of despair. Her memories are displayed in the hallway, featuring a massive body with a mermaid lower half and a red ribbon.

Quotes

  • “I am the Mermaid Witch――――”
  • “I just want to meet you once more.”
  • “Don't forget my wish as Sayaka Miki.”

Trivia

  • The Mermaid Witch's design prominently features the large red ribbon possessed by Sayaka Miki.
  • The Mermaid Witch's barrier is modeled after a concert hall.
  • In the theatrical version 'Rebellion Story', the setting changes to allow free control of the Mermaid Witch.
  • The numerous wheel-shaped attacks are a new addition in the theatrical version.
  • The name 'Oktavia' was revealed through official merchandise releases.

Alternate names

Oktavia Oktavia, the Mermaid Witch

Tags

Witch Sayaka Miki Mermaid Witch Puella Magi Madoka Magica Tragic Heroine Magical Girl's Transformation Giant Monster Dark Fantasy

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Profile

Species
Witch
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Upper body covered in knight-like armor helmet with three eyes, giant mermaid form with a large red ribbon on the chest. Lower body is a fish tailfin. Holds a sword and mantle in the left hand, lower body is a fish tailfin. The hallway is a barrier like a concert hall, reflecting memories from her magical girl days.
Height
Gigantic
Distinguishing features
  • Three eyes
  • Gigantic armor helmet
  • Red ribbon
  • Mermaid tail fin
Iconic items
  • Large red ribbon
  • Sword in left hand
  • Cloak

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Despair
Detailed personality
Retains faint traces of memories and emotions from her human self while possessing the distorted nature of a witch consumed by despair. Symbolic existence as the tragic heroine in the story.
Keywords
  • Tragic Heroine
  • Despair
  • Transformation
  • Strength
  • Witchification
Talents
  • Overwhelming magical power fueled by despair
  • Diverse attack methods
  • Barrier formation
Skills
  • Attacks with giant fish tail
  • Launching numerous wheel-shaped flying projectiles
  • Combat ability against magical girls
Motivation
A being born from Sayaka Miki's despair, including her self-annihilation. Reflects Sayaka Miki's fleeting wish and despair through its own existence.

History

Backstory
The form Sayaka Miki took after falling into despair as a magical girl and becoming a witch. Her former dreams and memories are displayed in the barrier's corridors, manifesting as a gigantic witch in mermaid form.
Debut date
January 7, 2011
Work title
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Episode 9

Witchification

Significant event
Witchification
Description
Sayaka Miki transforms from despair into a witch and appears as the 'Mermaid Witch'.

Final Battle

Significant event
Final Battle
Description
Annihilated by Kyoko Sakura's self-explosion.

Appearance in Past Timeline

Significant event
Appearance in Past Timeline
Description
Appears as a dual-wielding mermaid witch in a past timeline through Homura's flashback.

Appearance in Rebellion Story

Significant event
Appearance in Rebellion Story
Description
Guided by the Law of Cycles, becomes able to act freely as a clone-like existence.

Relationships

Sayaka Miki

The Mermaid Witch is the form Sayaka Miki took after despairing and becoming a witch. Faint reflections of Sayaka Miki's will remain.

Media appearances

Puella Magi Madoka Magica

Anime / Supporting

2011 TV series

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie [New Edition] Rebellion Story

Movie / Supporting

2013 theatrical release

Voice cast and creators

Eri Kitamura

Voice actor
Eri Kitamura
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime edition

Magica Quartet

Creator name
Magica Quartet
Role
Original author

Shaft

Creator name
Shaft
Role
Animation Studio

Related goods

Mermaid Witch Figure

Item name
Mermaid Witch Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited

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