The new Magic Knight Rayearth anime series will premiere on October 7, with a broadcast scheduled for 11:45 p.m. on TV Asahi’s “IMAnimation W” block. During an Anime Expo panel, producers confirmed the addition of Yūki Kaji as Clef, Emiri Katō as Presea, and Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Ferio to the voice cast, according to the official project X/Twitter account.
Who is starring in the new Magic Knight Rayearth anime?
The production team has rounded out the key supporting cast, joining the previously announced leads. According to the project’s official social media updates, the cast includes:
- Ayane Sakura as Hikaru Shidō
- Rumi Ōkubo as Umi Ryūzaki
- Rie Takahashi as Fū Hōōji
- Yūki Kaji as Clef
- Emiri Katō as Presea
- Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Ferio
The original Magic Knight Rayearth manga by CLAMP was serialized in Kodansha’s Nakayoshi magazine between 1993 and 1996, spanning six collected volumes.
Who is leading the production team?
E&H production is behind the revival, marking a series directorial debut for Yui Miura, who previously served as an episode director for Ninja Kamui and Bullet/Bullet. The project is managed under the “UNLIMITED PRODUCE by TMS” label, as reported during the Anime Expo presentation.
The production staff also features:
- Series Scripts: Shigeru Murakoshi (Zombie Land Saga, Apocalypse Hotel)
- Character Design: Satomi Watabe (Escha Chron, Aikatsu Friends!)
- Music Composition: Yuki Kajiura, Takumi Ozawa, and Shiho Terada
How does the new series compare to previous adaptations?
This upcoming project serves as the latest iteration of the franchise, which has seen multiple adaptations over the last three decades. The original television anime ran in two seasons from 1994 to 1995. A separate, three-episode original video anime (OVA) project titled Rayearth was released in 1997, featuring an alternate retelling of the story.
While Discotek Media released the original television series in a complete collection on Blu-ray and DVD in 2017, that set did not include the 1997 OVA series. The new October 2024 series aims to reintroduce the fantasy world of Cephiro—where the protagonists are transported after a field trip to Tokyo Tower—to a modern audience, according to show details provided at the Anime Expo panel.
If you want to catch up on the history of the series, Discotek Media’s 2017 collection remains the definitive home release for the original 1994–1995 television run.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the new Magic Knight Rayearth start airing?
The anime premieres October 7 at 11:45 p.m. JST on TV Asahi and its affiliated channels.
What is the plot of Magic Knight Rayearth?
The story follows three high school students—Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu—who are magically transported to the world of Cephiro. They must become “Magic Knights” to save the realm from collapse after the priest Zagato kidnaps Princess Emeraude.
Who is animating the new series?
The anime is being produced by E&H production, with UNLIMITED PRODUCE by TMS overseeing the project.
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