The autumn 2026 TV anime Magic Knight Rayearth has released the synopsis and advance scene cuts for Episode 1, From Another World, which will begin airing on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Based on CLAMP’s manga serialized in Kodansha’s Nakayoshi, Magic Knight Rayearth is an otherworld adventure known for its grand worldbuilding and memorable characters. More than 30 years after the original TV anime aired from 1994 to 1995, the story is being adapted into a new TV anime. Director Miura Yui is at the helm, with E&H production handling animation.
Cast and Staff
Cast
| Character | Cast |
|---|---|
| Shidou Hikaru | Sakura Ayane |
| Ryuuzaki Umi | Ookubo Rumi |
| Hououji Fuu | Takahashi Rie |
| Emeraude | Hayami Saori |
| Zagato | Ono Yuuki |
| Mokona | Kikuchi Mika |
| Clef | Kaji Yuuki |
| Presea | Katou Emiri |
| Ferio | Matsuoka Yoshitsugu |
| Alcyone | Noto Mamiko |
| Ascot | Murase Ayumu |
| Caldina | Ueda Hitomi |
| Lafarga | Yasumoto Hiroki |
Staff
| Role | Staff |
|---|---|
| Original | CLAMP Magic Knight Rayearth (Kodansha Nakayoshi) |
| Director | Miura Yui |
| Assistant Director | Sano Yasuyuki |
| Series Composition | Murakoshi Shigeru |
| Character Design / Chief Animation Director | Watanabe Satomi |
| Mashin Design / Mashin Mechanical Director | Mutaguchi Yuuki |
| Art Director | Andou Kazumaru (Kusanagi) |
| Color Design | Nakamura Chiho |
| 3D Supervision | Kan Tomohiko |
| Cinematographer | Tamura Jin |
| Editing | Yanagi Keisuke, ACE |
| Sound Director | Abe Shuhei |
| Music | Kajiura Yuki, Ozawa Takumi, Terada Shiho |
| Music Production | TMS Music |
| Creative Producer | Park Seong-Hu |
| Planning Produce | UNLIMITED PRODUCE by TMS |
| Animation Production | E&H production |
| Production | TMS Entertainment, Kodansha, TV Asahi |
| Copyright | ©CLAMP・ST / Kodansha・TMS・TV Asahi |
Theme Songs
| Theme | Song / Artist |
|---|---|
| Opening Theme | Toaka Otome no Ken (EMI Records/Universal Music) |
| Ending Theme | Kawaguchi Yurina Hoshi Akari (Universal Music) |
Broadcast and Streaming
Magic Knight Rayearth will begin on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, airing every Wednesday at 11:45 p.m. on TV Asahi’s nationwide IMAnimation W block. It is planned for two consecutive cours. Some regions are excluded.
Streaming will begin sequentially after the TV broadcast on AnimeFesta, Anime Houdai, ABEMA, FOD, J:COM STREAM, J:COM STREAM Mihodai, d Anime Store, d Anime Store Niconico Branch, d Anime Store for Prime Video, d Anime Store for LINE Manga, DMM TV, TELASA (Mihodai Plan), TELASA (Rental), Niconico, HAPPY! Douga (smartphone-only), Bandai Channel, Videx, Hulu, Prime Video, Prime Video (Rental), milplus, milplus Mihodai Pack Prime, U-NEXT, and Lemino. Start dates may vary by service.
Story
In the story, Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu are suddenly summoned to the otherworld of Cephiro. There they learn that Princess Emeraude, who has protected Cephiro’s peace and order through the power of prayer, has been taken captive, placing the world in danger. Summoned by Emeraude to save Cephiro, the three girls must become the legendary Magic Knights and rescue both the princess and the world.
Episode 1: From Another World
Junior high school student Shidou Hikaru visits Tokyo Tower for a social studies field trip. Ryuuzaki Umi and Hououji Fuu, students at different schools, are also there.
When the three strangers’ eyes meet, a mysterious voice echoes: Save this world, legendary Magic Knights.
The three are guided into another dimension, where a world unlike anything they have seen awaits them.
Episode 1, From Another World, will air on TV Asahi’s IMAnimation W block from October 7.
Home Video
The Magic Knight Rayearth Blu-ray BOX is listed at ¥27,720. Price and availability are as of article publication.
