KaeRena

KaeRena is the femslash ship between Kaede Akino and Minami Rena from the Puella Magi Madoka Magica fandom.

Canon
Kaede and Rena are very close in the anime and game. Kaede being the clam and collected one, whole Rena being more hot headed. Both girls are seen bickering with each other though the story, however most of these arguments are very petty. They still care deeply for each other despite their differences.

An important point in their relationship is an argument they had, involving one of the many rumors. During the second story in the game, Iroha overhears an argument between Kaede and Rena. This argument occurs from a disconnect in their personalities. Rena ends the friendship, and ends up storming off. Later, Momoko and Iroha try to have Kaede and Rena make up. Kaede agrees to try and have them make up. When she goes to apologize and try to have them become best friends once again, they are transported into Rumor of the Breakup Staircase's lair. After defeating the rumor, Kaede and Rena make up for good.

Throughout the series, Kaede ends up feeling very weak in comparison to Rena. Rena usually acts as a knight when Kaede is in trouble. Kaede's side story goes more into this topic, as one of the parts in her side story involve Kaede having a difficult time defeating a witch. Later, Rena swoops in to save her. Kaede makes up for her weak combat skills, by making food for Rena, and being as supportive as she can be.

Fanon
KaeRena is quite popular in the Magia Record fanbase. Even though there is not much fanfiction for this ship, there is a large amount of art and doujins that have been produced. Many fans like the tsundere trope this ship has. Another thing to note about this ship, is that fans say that Kaede is perverted. This may be because a lot of the art featuring them has Kaede holding onto Rena. However, this is just a popular headcanon for Kaede.

Fandom
FAN FICTION