#incubator

[fizpup]

this bitch

[mymindimpaired]

Madoka + Anthony

[retroillustrates]

If he really thinks we're the devil, then let's send 'em to hell If he really thinks we're the devil, then let's send 'em to hell If he really thinks we're the devil, then let's send 'em to hell

Get in bitch, we're starting an apocalypse

[majka626]

Too bad we didn't get a moment like this.

I'm a Kyubey hater too but this would be genuinelly interesting.

[lunasanguismusic]

Sorry my Raturday post is a little late tonight. I guess the temperature in the incubator was a little low. She finally hatched!!!

[mickopara]

Do you have any ibuprofen?

[mcromwell]

Oh I was SO WORRIED my mail-order hatching turkey eggs weren't viable but today we have four babes 😭💖 it's a lot of work to be born!! Take a break kids!

[thedevil-probs-art]

Madoka Magica pins/icons full render, various characters Jun 2024

[syrakhanistan]

((What if the desert place at the end of PMMM and during Rebellion… isn’t Earth?

What if it’s the Incubator homeworld? It would explain the complete lack of human habitation, the level of devastation, and the amount of Incubators and their technology there. A species like that probably doesn’t have need of traditional dwellings or cities; they don’t even need food from what we see (they eat from the Quintets’ lunch boxes predominantly out of social etiquette).

What if it’s the last planet in the universe? Or one of the last planets? And the Incubators trapped Homura for the Madoka plan as a last ‘Hail Mary’ at the end of time itself?

Of course, it could just be a random desert, or Earth in the far future. But… we still know very little about the Incubators or where they come from, aside from the fact that they’re space aliens, likely a hivemind species, and they’re concerned about preventing the heat death of the universe - which likely indicates a Kardashev Type 3 or even further type civilisation.

And even if this is all just speculation and whatnot - I still wonder about the nature of the alien species. Did they evolve into a hive mind, or did they just spontaneously become one? Were they always rat-cat like creatures? Did they come from a single highly advanced society, planet or nation, or are they some sort of alliance? Are there different types of Incubator that perform different roles within the hivemind? Are there Incubators that have nothing to do with the Magical Girl programme, and instead attend to other facets of the universe?

So many questions, so little time…))

[majokkid]

Contacting an Incubator

It feels like most of the magical heroes, or aspiring magical heroes, in my orbit are working within the paradigm of Puella Magi Madoka Magica and I’ve seen many requests across platforms for tips regarding contacting Kyubey or another Incubator.

For the uninitiated, an Incubator is a ‘messenger of magic’; they grant a wish in exchange for service as a magical hero. In Puella Magi Madoka Magic and related works, those who form a contract with an Incubator must defeat witches—corrupted entities that feed upon the hopes and dreams of the masses.

Note: While this agreement may seem fair to some and the Incubator may seem enthusiastic to help by any means necessary, Incubators are known for their calculating ways and almost trickster-like mentality. Incubators cannot exhibit emotions of any kind and as a result Incubators often seem cold and uncaring. However, Incubators seek to achieve only one main goal; to preserve the universe from total entropy. To ensure this, they employ all logical and efficient means to create magical heroes.

You may want to try contact an Incubator if you want to initiate your magical hero journey or if you want clarity or direction regarding this kind of work. I’ve seen evidence of folks using a variety of methods in order to contact an Incubator, namely through evocation, divination, and invocation/channeling techniques. If you are a solo practitioner looking for this communication, I would definitely recommend the routes of evocation and divination. Here is how I would go about contacting an Incubator:

Prepare a dimly lit space with a mirror, and/or perhaps a candle, where you can work with minimal distractions. Banish as you would normally and prepare to meditate.

Position yourself comfortably in front of the mirror or candle. If you have both, try to place the candle beneath the reflection of your face or off to the side—just try to not obstruct the view of your reflection.

Relax your body and begin meditating with your eyes closed. Try to not focus on anything in particular and steady your breathing into regular intervals.

When you are satisfied with your breathing, open your eyes and stare into your reflection with a soft gaze (as in, you do not have to fight to keep your eyes wide open). Try to keep your eyes open for as long as possible before blinking and repeating, all the while keeping your breathing regular.

After a bit, you may notice your reflection changing or distorting, or you may start seeing things on the periphery of your vision. This is when, I believe, an Incubator may approach you—either by appearing behind or beside you visibly in the mirror or by altering your reflection entirely. This is when you can initiate telepathic conversation. Try to keep your breathing regular throughout this experience.

At this point, you can continue communicating telepathically or introduce a divinatory tool. If you want to use a form of divination, I recommend something simple like using a pendulum or automatic writing—something that is not too complex or requires a lot of effort as to not distract you from your breathing or could potentially break your connection.

When you are satisfied, or the Incubator leaves, close your eyes and ease out of state. Snuff any lit candles and banish to clear the space.

This post is part of my Magi Praxis series. If you have any suggestions for future topics, or you have attempted anything I have shared and want you share your experiences, please send me a message! I am always happy to go back and provide further explanation as well. ☆

[m00nb04rd5]

Can I have a moodboard for Kyubey? (I’m so sorry)

https://wiki.puella-magi.net/kyubey

Kyubey (PMMM)

Yes, the middle finger pictures are intentional.

[mymindimpaired]

This is so funny because kyubey looks even more intimidating than in the actual manga (or anime but they weren't going for intimidation there) but he's literally just asking her to work as a waitress to pay for some broken plates.

[thefloofyfurret]

My Madoka Magica OC, Machinebey

[majka626]

Ever get the impression that fans are bad at ignoring Kyubey's status as the Big Bad and the reason for the messes in the first place, especially in regards to Rebellion? Like without him, Rebellion would not have happened as it did.

Like especially the Japanese side of the fandom, which likes writing him as some cute, silly thing and not, like, living societal abuse of girls in plushie form.

YES! Plenty of times. Though as much as I see a lot of hatred for Kyubey, there are a lot of controversies whether or not is Kyubey evil. I personally say yes, he is THE villain of the anime and no one will convince me otherwise. He's definitely not "emotionless". But he does lack empathy/ compassion (a mere understanding of it) and functions solely by logic. I agree with the first half of your statement though.

I'm not really familiar with the difference between how is Kyubey (or any of the characters) perceived among japanese and other side of the fandom though. I see pretty much equal perceptions so can't tell much to that by my experience, but I'm surprised by what you say.

[knight--of-the-stars]

Guess what I did. ^u^ I contracted! I'm a real puella magi now.

I use a necklace, but it isn't really my soul gem because my soul gem is in the astral. It's just a visualization for it/way of managing it in the physical realm. I wrote in my journal about the specifics. I'll transcribe it.

Contract day! Day 0. 7/17/2024. I made a contract with Kyubey. He had a black hat that looked like an upside down bowl. This is what happened: I got the necklace for my soul gem and put it in the middle of the circle. I sat on one side and told Kyubey to sit on the other. I put a white ring on my left to represent the hope of magical girls. I put a black ring on my right to represent the despair of magical girls. Lastly, I put a purple ring in front of me to represent myself. When all that was done, I cast a circle and called upon Kyubey. He answered and asked "What is your wish?" I didn't expect him to get there so quickly. I forgot my wish and almost left the circle to grab this journal to remember. Instead, I made myself focus until I remembered. I repeated my wish until the phrasing felt right. I think he could tell I wasn't very comfortable the first few times. When he transferred my soul, it felt like something was touching my insides, but it didn't hurt, it was just uncomfortable. When it was complete, I felt extremely dizzy, and my body felt hollow and lightweight. The Kyubey looked like this:

@meguca-meduka was the one that helped me figure out how to contract without astral projecting, so I am very thankful to you, Rem! ^U^

[puppyverse]

warmup of a new oc, hes an incubator from madoka