Magic Knight Rayearth 1994
What is Magic Knight Rayearth?
Magic Knight Rayearth is a Japanese animated television series that premiered in 1994. The show follows three middle school girls who are transported to another world during what begins as an ordinary field trip to Tokyo Tower.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1994
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 49
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 17, 1994
- Last aired
- Nov 27, 1995
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- YTV
- Genres
- Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Comedy
- Updated
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Magic Knight Rayearth is a Japanese animated television series that premiered in 1994. The show follows three middle school girls who are transported to another world during what begins as an ordinary field trip to Tokyo Tower. Once in this alternate realm, the girls discover they have been chosen to fulfill a important mission. They must undertake the task of saving the princess of this other world in order to find their way back home. The series was produced by Studio Pierrot and is based on the manga series of the same name created by CLAMP. The anime adaptation maintains the core premise of the original source material, focusing on the adventures of the three protagonists as they navigate their unexpected circumstances. The show aired in Japan during the mid-1990s period. The series combines elements of fantasy and adventure as the main characters work to complete their quest. Their journey involves learning about their new environment while developing the abilities necessary to accomplish their goal of rescuing the princess and ultimately returning to their own world.
Should you watch it?
“Three schoolgirls are mysteriously transported to a magical realm where they must rescue a princess.”
- unique portal fantasy premise with strong female protagonists
- blend of real-world and magical realm settings
- focus on friendship and personal growth
- middle school setting may not appeal to all viewers
- portal fantasy elements are common in anime
you enjoy magical girl adventures with portal fantasy elements.
appropriate for general audiences with typical fantasy adventure themes.
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Season 1 · 20 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Birth of the Legendary Magic Knights Mytharc Oct 17, 1994
- E2 Presea, the Master Smith in the Forest of Silence Core Oct 24, 1994
- E3 Ferio, the Handsome, Mysterious Swordsman Core Oct 31, 1994
- E4 Alcyone, the Vengful Sorceress Core Nov 7, 1994
- E5 Escudo, the Legenday Ore Core Nov 14, 1994
- E6 Lives at Stake - Presea's Weapons Mytharc Nov 21, 1994
- E7 Ferio in Desperation - A Romance in the Desert Core Nov 28, 1994
- E8 The Terrible Trap of Summoner Ascot Core Dec 5, 1994
- E9 The Magic Knights' Greatest Crisis Core Dec 12, 1994
- E10 Revival of Selece, the Legendary Rune-God Mytharc Jan 9, 1995
- E11 The Legend of the Rune-God - In a World Called Cephiro Mytharc Jan 16, 1995
- E12 The Fearsome Illusionist Caldina Mytharc Jan 23, 1995
- E13 The Most Valuable Thing in This World Mytharc Jan 30, 1995
- E14 Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu's Unyielding Wish Core Feb 6, 1995
- E15 The Second Rune-God Windam, the Lord of the Skies Core Feb 13, 1995
- E16 A Powerful Foe! Lafarga the Swordmaster Core Feb 20, 1995
- E17 The Truth About Inouva and the Return of Memories Core Feb 27, 1995
- E18 The Last Rune-God: Rayearth, the Lord of Fire Core Mar 6, 1995
- E19 Showdown! The Magic Knights Versus Zagato Mytharc Mar 13, 1995
- E20 The Unbelievable Truth About the Legendary Magic Knights Mytharc Mar 13, 1995
Season 2 · 29 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 A Departure and New Ties Mytharc Apr 10, 1995
- E2 Cephiro and the Three Countries Core Apr 17, 1995
- E3 Autozam's Invasion and Lantis Core Apr 24, 1995
- E4 Magic Knights and the Battleship NSX Core May 1, 1995
- E5 Hikaru and Nova in the Dream Core May 8, 1995
- E6 The Magic Knights and Aska of Fahren Core May 22, 1995
- E7 The Secret of the Pillar of Cephiro Core Jun 5, 1995
- E8 Hikaru and Lantis' Dangerous Journey Core Jun 12, 1995
- E9 Eagle and a Captive Hikaru Core Jun 19, 1995
- E10 Nova and Regalia, Rune-God of the Devil Core Jun 26, 1995
- E11 Chizeta's Mobile Fortress and a Powerless Hikaru Core Jul 3, 1995
- E12 Umi and Fuu and Fahren and Chizeta Core Jul 10, 1995
- E13 Hikaru's Wish and Presea's Secret Core Jul 17, 1995
- E14 Hikaru and Friendships Torn Apart Core Jul 24, 1995
- E15 Umi and the Ambition of Tarta and Tatra Core Jul 31, 1995
- E16 Fuu versus Aska! The Life or Death Archery Match Core Aug 7, 1995
- E17 Revive! Hikaru's Sword Core Aug 14, 1995
- E18 Eagle's All-out Attack on Cephiro Castle Core Aug 21, 1995
- E19 Chaotic War at Cephiro Castle! Core Aug 28, 1995
- E20 Magic Knights and the Calm After the Storm Core Sep 4, 1995
- E21 Nova's Battle, and the Monster's Identity Core Sep 11, 1995
- E22 Giant Sang Yung versus the NSX! Core Sep 18, 1995
- E23 The Crown Room and the Pillar's Memory Core Oct 16, 1995
- E24 A Serious Match! Umi vs. Tarta and Tatra! Core Oct 23, 1995
- E25 Desperate Situation: Crisis Upon Lantis Core Oct 30, 1995
- E26 Hikaru in Shock: The Truth About Nova Core Nov 6, 1995
- E27 The True Pillar is: Hikaru or Eagle? Core Nov 13, 1995
- E28 An Endless Battle! Mytharc Nov 20, 1995
- E29 The Road to Victory: The Tomorrow that the Believing Heart Opens! Mytharc Nov 27, 1995
Frequently asked questions
Is this series suitable for younger viewers?
The series features middle school protagonists and fantasy adventure themes appropriate for general audiences.
What is the main premise of the series?
Three middle school girls are transported to another world and must save a princess to return home.
Does the series involve magical elements?
Yes, the series features magical girl elements and fantasy adventure themes.
Where does the story take place?
The story begins in Tokyo and continues in another magical world.
What type of characters are the main protagonists?
The main characters are three middle school girls who become involved in a fantasy quest.