魔法少女まどか☆マギカ ~The Different Story~ 上 [Mahō Shōjo Madoka Magica: The Different Story Up]

In 2012, Houbunsha published Mahō Shōjo Madoka Magica: The Different Story Up, the first volume of a manga side story to the acclaimed anime series. This single-issue installment expands the world of Madoka Magica by exploring the backstory of the supporting characters Miki Sayaka and Sakura Kyoko, delving into their relationship before the events of the main narrative. Written and illustrated by the original series' creative team, it offers fans a deeper, more intimate look at the tragic dynamics that define the franchise.