Ep 10. E 10

In Puella Magi Madoka Magica season 1 episode 10 titled "I Won't Depend On Anyone Anymore," Homura wakes up in a hospital room and tries to remember what happened after she fought Walpurgisnacht. She finds out that she failed to save Madoka and ends up turning into a witch. In a flashback scene, Homura remembers her past and how she first met Madoka. She also recalls her failed timelines, where she tried to save Madoka by turning her into a magical girl. However, each attempt led to Madoka becoming more powerful and ultimately turning into a witch.

Meanwhile, Kyubey explains to Sayaka and Kyouko the concept of entropy and how the magical girls' use of magic contributes to the universe's natural cycle of decay. He also reveals that he had been manipulating them all along for his species' benefit. Sayaka, enraged at being used, attempts to attack Kyubey, but Kyouko stops her and convinces her to work together to take down the incubator.

After Madoka makes the wish to become a magical girl, Homura goes back in time to save her. However, Madoka's new powers prevent Homura from rewriting the timeline, leading to a confrontation between the two. Madoka tries to convince Homura to trust her and work together to save the world, but Homura refuses, believing that she can only save Madoka by keeping her from becoming a magical girl.

The episode ends with Homura turning into a witch and Madoka and the other magical girls facing off against her. As the fight begins, Madoka remembers a conversation she had with her mother about the importance of fighting for what you believe in and decides to make a wish that will change the fate of all magical girls.

"I Won't Depend On Anyone Anymore" is a pivotal episode in Puella Magi Madoka Magica's first season, marking the end of Homura's journey and the beginning of Madoka's. It explores themes of sacrifice, trust, and the consequences of power, while also setting up the show's final conflict. The episode ends on a cliffhanger, leaving the audience excited and curious about what will happen next.