Kriemhild Gretchen is a powerful witch form that appears in the anime series Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica. She represents the ultimate transformation of Madoka Kaname when she succumbs to despair after making a wish. As a witch, Kriemhild Gretchen wields immense destructive power capable of erasing the world. Her appearance is both tragic and terrifying, symbolizing the consequences of the magical girls' contracts. She plays a pivotal role in the climax of the story, serving as a central figure in the series' exploration of hope and despair.