^ which is often THE popularity boosting factor (don't get me started on guys like Sephiroth and Lite Yagami...)
But we can't hate Kyuubey, since despite his former sins, he now happens to be a good (or shall we say "Special"?) member of our community.
but his real gender still remains a mystery to some people... 
As to our valkyrie's official outfit... I wonder myself, since over the course of ep 12 she changed THREE of outfits (counting the lack of one
). Plus one of magazine arts showed her in her usual PM attire, but with Kyuubey's tail.
Speaking of outfits, here's finally the "evolution dress up" chart in bigger size (it's missing Kyouko,
but she was posted earlier).
EDIT:
a report from PMMM presentation in the US which featured the producer, Atsuhiro Iwakami as a guest. There is some curious info.
When asked a question about Yuki Kajiura and whether her work on Madoka influenced his decision to use her for Fate/Zero, Iwakami mentioned with this is the second time working with Kajiura. The first time had been on Kara no Kyokai, the Garden of Sinners. He mentioned that asking her to compose for Madoka was something Urobuchi specifically requested.
Ooh boy, could Urobuchi be Yuki's fan, too?
It's all the more likely he had a hand in bringing her to Fate/Zero as well.
When a fan asked whether the other characters would have a similar character profile like Madoka's 100 Q & A, he answered that they would be added to the official Madoka website.
Verified that the mix of Urobuchi serious and dark story with Ume "sugary sweet" designs was intentionally done.
He was then asked what it was like working with Shinbo creatively and what it was like drinking with him. The audience laughed at this question. Iwakami seemed amused and said that Shinbo loves his alcohol. After pretty much every production meeting, Shinbo wanted to go out eating [dinner] and drinking. Iwakami said that Shinbo is not good with crowds which is why he doesn’t attend events or do interviews. So Shinbo has an air of mystery but really he is a nice guy. Iwakami further described Shinbo as a tough director, who likes things done to his standards and says no to compromises. So each show he produces has the “Shinbo flavor.” Iwakami also said that Shinbo has a producer-like mentality and that he’s learned some things from Shinbo on that.
Iwakami Q&A to Fans
Iwakami then had a few questions for the fans at the panel.
He asked how many had seen all the episodes to Madoka. Iwakami appeared a little surprised when he saw almost everyone in the audience raise their hands.
Next he asked if anyone disliked Hitomi. Only a few raised their hands .
How many disliked Kyubey. Some more raised their hands, but a minority of fans.
He asked who had seen Garden of Sinners. Only a few raised their hands.
He asked who had seen Oreimo. The majority of fans raised their hands.
Iwakami then concluded by saying that there will be a special North American release dubbed for Madoka, with special packaging that even Japanese fans would want. Lots of applause greeted that statement.
And something related rather to Fate/Zero:
He was also asked about a fan on his thoughts about the fact that Madoka overseas fans had viewed the anime illegally. Iwakami responded that he understands that happens because not everyone has the means to view the anime. He said that he knew overseas fans were seeing episodes before some in Japan did, e.g. those in Tokyo who saw the episode aired a day later. He finds the capabilities of the internet fascinating but also needs the need to protect titles. So what he sees as guidance for both the industry and fans is something new he’s doing with Fate/Zero. For Fate/Zero, a North American distribution will be available as soon as each episode airs.
OK, and while those in the US wait for the official release, the Internet distribution has mercifully provided us with
the second BD episode. To remind you, the juice of this version is the packed-in audio commentary with subs.
I was kinda MIA for a while. I've been looking up stuff like this and that vid just struck me the most.
