Magic Knight Rayearth
A vibrant high-fantasy odyssey where willpower manifests as steel and flame. This emotional tapestry weaves the glitter of magical girls with the cold weight of mecha, questioning the cruel price of divine duty.
Magic Knight Rayearth
Magic Knight Rayearth

魔法騎士レイアース

17 October 1994 — 27 November 1995 Japan 2 season 49 episode Ended ⭐ 8.4 (206)
Cast: Yuri Shiratori, Megumi Ogata, Jurota Kosugi, Satomi Korogi, Yuka Imai
Drama Animation Sci-Fi & Fantasy Action & Adventure Comedy
The Power of Will (Kokoro) Love vs. Duty The Burden of Sacrifice Collective Responsibility

Magic Knight Rayearth - Episode Highlights

Episode Highlights

The Birth of the Legendary Magic Knights!

S1E1

The girls are transported from Tokyo Tower to Cephiro. Master Mage Clef explains their destiny and grants them magic.

Significance:

Sets up the classical portal fantasy tropes that the show will later subvert.

The Unbelievable Truth About the Legendary Magic Knights!

S1E20

The knights kill Zagato, only for Princess Emeraude to go into a rage and reveal that she summoned them to kill her.

Significance:

One of the most famous twist endings in 90s anime, completely recontextualizing the entire first season.

The Secret of the Pillar of Cephiro

S2E27

Clef explains the mechanical and spiritual requirements of the Pillar system to the girls.

Significance:

Deepens the philosophical exploration of Cephiro as a world that enslaves its protector.

Nova: The Magic Knight of the Dream World

S2E34

Hikaru faces Nova, a being born from her own guilt and shadow, for the first time.

Significance:

Introduces the concept of psychological shadow-work as a major plot point in the second season.

To the Promised Road

S2E49

Hikaru becomes the Pillar, defeats Lady Debonair, and makes the choice to abolish the Pillar system.

Significance:

The definitive resolution of the series, where the protagonists finally achieve true freedom for Cephiro.

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