 Urobuchi stated that Sayaka was his favorite character overall , and remarked that her plotline was the most enjoyable to write . Due to her grim fate by the end of the series , a destiny that Shinbo believed was slightly unfair , he asked Urobuchi if it was possible to change the plot so that Sayaka could be spared . Urobuchi declined , asserting that her death was too integral to the overarching story . Shinbo then inquired if there were any way that she could be brought back to life , admitting he had become very attached to the character . However , Urobuchi again refused , explaining that this would be impossible with regard to the already @-@ established rules governing the story . Shinbo finally acquiesced to this , but remarked that he believed there may have been too large of a burden placed on the characters who were in essence young middle school girls . 
