Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha 2004
What is Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha?
Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha is a Japanese anime television series that first aired in 2004. As the first series in the main continuity, this thirteen-episode production serves as a spin-off from the Triangle Heart series of games and OVAs.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2004
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 64
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 2, 2004
- Last aired
- Jun 19, 2015
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Teletama
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha is a Japanese anime television series that first aired in 2004. As the first series in the main continuity, this thirteen-episode production serves as a spin-off from the Triangle Heart series of games and OVAs. The narrative follows a young girl named Nanoha Takamachi who leads a double life as an ordinary grade-schooler by day and a mage by night. The plot begins when Yuuno Scraia, a mage from a distant planet, arrives on Earth in the form of a ferret after accidentally spreading dangerous objects known as Jewel Seeds. Unable to seal the seeds himself, Yuuno sends out telepathic cries for help, which Nanoha hears. Upon receiving a pearl called the Raging Heart, Nanoha gains the ability to transform into a magical girl and wield a staff to fend off evil. Throughout the series, she balances her daily life, such as supporting her father’s soccer team, with the ongoing responsibility of searching for and sealing the remaining Jewel Seeds.
Should you watch it?
“A young girl gains magical powers to help a stranded alien mage recover dangerous artifacts.”
- engaging magical transformation sequences
- clear central mission
- abrupt premise setup
Watch it if you enjoy stories about young protagonists wielding magical staves to battle supernatural threats.
The series features fantasy combat and magical themes suitable for viewers of the magical girl genre.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 That's a mysterious meeting, is it not? Oct 2, 2004
- E2 The charm is 'lyrical'? Oct 9, 2004
- E3 The Town's in a Lot of Danger? Oct 16, 2004
- E4 A Rival!? Another Magical Girl! Oct 23, 2004
- E5 This is a Town of Hot Water, and the Ocean's Roar Hot Springs! Oct 30, 2004
- E6 Feelings That Can't Be Understood Nov 6, 2004
- E7 The Third Mage!? Nov 13, 2004
- E8 There's A Really Big Crisis? Nov 20, 2004
- E9 The Decisive Battle Above the Ocean! Nov 27, 2004
- E10 Everybody's Seperate Heart-felt Vows Dec 4, 2004
- E11 Memories That Lie Beyond Time Dec 11, 2004
- E12 The Time of the Sealing of Our Fates Dec 18, 2004
- E13 Call My Name Dec 25, 2004
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 The Beginning Comes Suddenly Oct 2, 2005
- E2 Once Again, the Storms of Battle Oct 9, 2005
- E3 Reunion and Relocation! Oct 15, 2005
- E4 New Power, Start! Oct 22, 2005
- E5 It Was a Small Wish (Part One) Oct 29, 2005
- E6 It Was a Small Wish (Part Two) Nov 5, 2005
- E7 With the Broken Past and Present Nov 12, 2005
- E8 A Tragic Resolve Is the Courageous Decision! Nov 19, 2005
- E9 Christmas Eve Nov 26, 2005
- E10 Destiny Dec 3, 2005
- E11 A Gift for Christmas Eve Dec 10, 2005
- E12 Night's End, Journey's End Dec 18, 2005
- E13 Stand By. Ready. Dec 24, 2005
Season 3 · 26 episodes
- E1 Wing to the Sky Apr 2, 2007
- E2 Riot Force 6 Apr 9, 2007
- E3 Gathering of Troops Apr 16, 2007
- E4 First Alert Apr 23, 2007
- E5 Stars and Lightning Apr 30, 2007
- E6 Progress May 7, 2007
- E7 Hotel Agusta May 14, 2007
- E8 Two People's Wishes May 21, 2007
- E9 The Important Thing May 28, 2007
- E10 Riot Force 6's Day Off (First Part) Jun 4, 2007
- E11 Riot Force 6's Day Off (Second Part) Jun 11, 2007
- E12 Numbers Jun 18, 2007
- E13 Reason of Life Jun 25, 2007
- E14 Mothers & Children Jul 2, 2007
- E15 Sisters & Daughters Jul 9, 2007
- E16 That Day, Riot Force 6 (First Part) Jul 16, 2007
- E17 That Day, Riot Force 6 (Second Part) Jul 23, 2007
- E18 Wings, Again Jul 30, 2007
- E19 Cradle Aug 6, 2007
- E20 The Infinite Desire Aug 13, 2007
- E21 The Decisive Battle Aug 20, 2007
- E22 Pain to Pain Aug 27, 2007
- E23 Stars Strike Sep 3, 2007
- E24 Lightning Sep 10, 2007
- E25 Final Limit Sep 17, 2007
- E26 To The Promised Sky Sep 24, 2007
Season 4 · 12 episodes
- E1 Sacred Heart Apr 3, 2015
- E2 Einhart Stratos Apr 10, 2015
- E3 True Feelings Apr 17, 2015
- E4 Brand New Heart Apr 24, 2015
- E5 Surprise Attack May 1, 2015
- E6 Matchup Duel May 8, 2015
- E7 New Stage May 15, 2015
- E8 Rival May 22, 2015
- E9 Intermediate Championship May 29, 2015
- E10 For Victory Jun 5, 2015
- E11 Hegemon's Fist, Creator's Desire Jun 12, 2015
- E12 Meaning of Ending a Match Jun 19, 2015
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise?
A mage from another planet enlists a human girl to help recover scattered artifacts called Jewel Seeds.
Who is the main character?
The main character is Takamachi Nanoha, who receives a magical pearl to transform into a magical girl.
What is the Raging Heart?
It is a pearl that allows Nanoha to transform and wield a staff for combat.
How did the mage arrive on Earth?
Yuuno Scraia arrived on Earth in the form of a ferret after a failed attempt to seal a seed.
Why does the mage need help?
He needs assistance to seal the Jewel Seeds that were accidentally spread across the world.