anime adaptation of Magic Knight Rayearth had its teaser revealed during AnimeJapan 2026. The video introduces the main cast, production team, and confirms its premiere on Japanese TV this October, in a primetime slot.
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Furthermore, the direction marks the directorial debut of Yui Miura , known for his work on Ninja Kamui. Studio E&H Production is in charge of the animation, while Shigeru Murakoshi is responsible for the scripts. Character design is by Satomi Watabe.
Magic Knight Rayearth is a fantasy manga created by the CLAMP and published in the magazine Nakayoshi between 1993 and 1996. The story follows Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu, three students who end up being transported to the magical world of Cephiro.
In this universe, they receive powers as Magic Knights and must save the kingdom. The mission arises after the kidnapping of Princess Emeraude, responsible for maintaining the balance of the world with her prayers.
Team and soundtrack enhance production
The soundtrack features well-known names such as Yuki Kajiura, Takumi Ozawa, and Shiho Terada. The project is also produced by UNLIMITED PRODUCE by TMS, reinforcing the investment in this new adaptation.
The anime will air on TV Asahi's IMAnimation W block, with weekly episodes on Wednesdays. The aim is to present a modern retelling of the classic, while maintaining the core of the original story.
Finally, it's worth remembering that the manga already received two anime seasons in the 1990s and an OVA in 1997. For more anime , keep following AnimeNews.