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Shaft's Madogatari Exhibit Publishes Heroine Poll's Results

Studio Shaft's Madogatari exhibit, which celebrates their 40th anniversary and focuses on its two most popular works — Puella Magi Madoka Magica and the Monogatari series — wrapped up its Nagoya run on Sunday. The exhibit included the Madoka Magica concept movie, an exhibit on Gekidan Inu Curry (the animation troupe behind Madoka Magica's witch realm), an art exhibit based on a short story by Nisio Isin (the writer of the Monogatari series), an exclusive Madoka Magica × Monogatari crossover "mind your manners" video, a display of drawings and production materials from throughout Shaft's history, exclusive merchandise, and a "Madogatari Heroine" poll.

The winning character will be honored with an official illustration. Approximately 11,000 people visited the Nagoya exhibit and were able to cast their votes. The official Twitter account announced the final results with accompanying art.

1. Shinobu Oshino (Monogatari Series) - 1,867 votes (more than 20% of total votes)
2. Homura Akemi (Madoka Magica) - 1,162 votes
3. Hitagi Senjōgahara (Monogatari Series) - 774 votes
4. Kyōko Sakura (Madoka Magica)
5. Tsubasa Hanekawa (Monogatari Series)
6. Mayoi Hachikuji (Monogatari Series)
7. Madoka Kaname (Madoka Magica)
8. Nadeko Sengoku (Monogatari Series)
9. Sayaka Miki (Madoka Magica)
10. Yuno (Hidamari Sketch) (tie)
11. Erio Tōwa (Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl) (tie)