There’s just no winning with Sayaka...

I can kind of understand why Homura has a bit of a grudge now haha, it’s like one of those visual novels where no matter which dialogue option you choose it ends in the same outcome.

Option 1 is from Madoka Magica episode 10 and option 2 is from Magia Record season 2 episode 1.

[lillywhiteamvs]

Okay guys, it's been pretty interesting hearing all of these interpretations and opinions on Homura and Sayaka, but could you guys please be civil to each other? I understand people can get passionate about fictional characters, but you need to remember you are speaking to an actual human being when you reply. Having differences in opinions about a character's motivations or personality is fine, insulting a real life person over a piece of fictional media is not. If I see any rude comments, I will report and delete them. Thank you to everyone just having a friendly discussion in the comments, this isn't directed towards you. Have a nice day!

[meredithstephenson]

I think sayaka is like this because she can’t handle what’s going on she has the tough girl personality to cover up her insecurities the same with mami

[zefi]

Yeah... I like Sayaka, but personally I'm more likely to act like the old Homura. I really can sympathise with her. I went through on this too, like nothing is good what you are doing, no matter how hard you try.

[cupcakejack]

And that, y'all, is why homura was closer to Kyoko than sayaka during rebellion

[KIJHK]

There's no winning against Sayaka and yet, she's the one who always ended up losing.

[ischeele]

I bet Sayaka's just a bit jealous. Some transfer student just stumbles in and gets to about the same amount of friendship that it took Sayaka almost her lifetime to build up? That's gotta sting.

[LesbiansMarie]

It feels as if Sayaka just likes to take her anger out on Moemura.

Like I’m rewatching the end of Magia Record arc 1 (the game, not the anime) and there’s a moment where Sayaka’s putting her all into trying to kill Eve, and when Moemura tries to go and stop her (cause it wasn’t doing anything), Sayaka yells at her and accuses her of being a coward who sits in the sidelines, saying “she can’t just sit around and let people die”, and only listens to reason once Kyoko comes in and snaps at her as well.

I just think it’s kinda sad, and I think the two could be really good friends if the two (mainly Sayaka) actually tried, and if they put actual trust into each other.

[Milamc]

A great philosopher once said "Know yourself.'' Another important phrase is: "Before you judge someone, first get to know them well.'' Sayaka always had difficulties getting along with Homura and Kyouko. Both Homura and Kyouko are different, both in their ways of acting and thinking. Sayaka, didn't even stop to want to discover the true destiny of the magic kittens and didn't even purify her Soul Gem. Not to mention his extreme stubbornness, which irritated me a lot during the main anime. When Kyouko told Sayaka her tragic past, she realized that she had misjudged her and apologized, even so she didn't regret having made her wish for someone else.

[HectorCotto]

Personally I love Sayaka but I won't shy away from saying that she can be extremely irrational and downright hypocritical in the way she behaves, especially with my fav girl Homura. A bunch of other people have already brought up the flaws Sayaka has as a person, all I'll say is that I can't imagine how frustrating it is to be Homura trying to save her friends from a bad end and every time you start over at least two of the friends you're trying to save begin to antagonize you and treat you like a villain. While to a certain extent I can understand where they are coming from, it doesn't make it any less annoying, especially if you're trying to save their lives and they keep turning on you every time you try. No wonder Homura gave up on them, Sayaka became hostile towards her regardless of whether she knew the truth or not and Mami not only did she not believe her but at one point tried to kill her and would have succeeded if it wasn't for Madoka's interference.
If you think about it out of their entire group the only ones willing to listen, cooperate or even be nice to Homura were Madoka and Kyoko, Mami and Sayaka were kinda not all that great friends to her.

[lamaziqali]

Ngl Sayaka really annoyed me during the show, but after watching Rebbelion she def had some character development and she became my fave.

[teacupkoala]

Honestly not wanting to fight with explosions happening near you is pretty reasonable

[anerrorhasoccurred]

Some of these comments are forgetting a crucial difference:

Homura has known Sayaka for 8 years. Sayaka has known Homura for…not even a month? And she has no idea that time travel even exists, much less the suffering Homura has endured.

You have to admit that if a stranger showed up out of nowhere, threw bombs and/or sprayed bullets around the team, and made wild accusations with no evidence WHILE you’re already being antagonised by Kyoko and witches (a lot of people forget that Sayaka had a Witch’s Kiss in the show’s timeline) then you wouldn’t exactly be besties.

I love Homura as much as the next person, but the other girls were just doing the best they could without her experience or insight. Tbh I think she and Sayaka just naturally clash and that’s what makes their dynamic so interesting.

[Lonking]

Its pretty telling when Kyubei would go after Sayaka but not Hitomi. Hitomi broke the bro code by asking out Kyosuke when Sayaka isn't shy about disclosing her crush to her close friends.

Everyone hating on Sayaka don't understand the emotional roller coaster of having their "best friend" betray them and how it feels to essentially lose everything when trying to help the situation

[leslie]

Wait, people dislike Sayaka over this??

[Kenzz-zyme]

Everyone just hate her because she is the most realistic character.

[duonghuyvi]

Homura used to said to Madoka "mahou shoujo don't fight for justice, they fight for their own way of life." But sayaka never accept that, she always think that mahou shoujo have to be allies of justice and being hostile aganst Homura and Kyouko. ( sorry but i'm quite bad at english)

[abbie_gabi]

Sayaka makes me feel so frustrated. OMG, you explained so clearly why she makes me feel desperate. Aaah 😱😖

[elgatostan]

I never noticed how much the animation has changed, I love it

[KTeto]

Sayaka is the most judgmental person in the series, and Homura is the most unconcerned.

[baristascallmewolfgang]

This is exactly what it's like playing games with multiple routes 🙄