Angel

An Angel is a kind of hybrid between a Puella Magi and a Witch, created when a Puella Magi falls into despair before their Soul Gem has completely formed, making them turn into a Witch before really becoming a Puella Magi.
Anisa Nobunaga is the only Angel who has been shown, and is also the one who named the class. Kyubey also hinted that there exists at least one other Angel, one named Kae .
Whereas Puella Magi are driven by hope, Angles gain their power from despair. A strong burst of despair makes an Angel awaken to her own powers and the only known Angel, Anisa, will taunt an torture people who are prone to desperate thoughts to fuel her own energy.
Since Angels are hybrids of Puella Magi and Witches, they have magic like Puella Magi but also witch-like attributes. Unlike normal Puella Magi, an Angel's magic is not necessarily related to their contract wish, and unlike a Witch they are not confined to their Barriers, but can instead create a barrier at will and overlay any given area with it.
Justicar Astynomia stated on behalf of The Hierarchy that Anisa was a 'Fallen Angel', as opposed to an 'Angel'.
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