Magic Knight Rayearth (2026)
CLAMP's classic returns: three schoolgirls become the Magic Knights of Cephiro in a two cour remake, streaming on Crunchyroll.
Last updated: 7 November 2026
Magic Knight Rayearth (2026) premiered on 7 October 2026 on TV Asahi's IMAnimation W block, airing on Wednesdays at 11:45 p.m. in Japan. It is a remake of CLAMP's classic manga, animated by E&H Production with production by TMS Entertainment, and it runs for two consecutive cours. Crunchyroll streams the series. Ayane Sakura voices Hikaru Shidou, with Rumi Okubo as Umi Ryuuzaki and Rie Takahashi as Fuu Hououji.
About Magic Knight Rayearth (2026)
Magic Knight Rayearth (2026) is a new TV anime of CLAMP's manga, arriving about 30 years after the original anime. Animation is by E&H Production and production is by TMS Entertainment. Yui Miura directs, Shigeru Murakoshi handles series composition, and Satomi Watabe designed the characters. The music comes from a strong team: Yuki Kajiura, Takumi Ozawa and Shiho Terada. The series premiered on 7 October 2026 in TV Asahi's IMAnimation W block and airs on Wednesdays at 11:45 p.m. It is set for two consecutive cours, so the story runs well into 2027 instead of wrapping up in a single season. Crunchyroll streams the series as it airs. The cast mixes fresh voices for a familiar trio. Ayane Sakura leads as Hikaru Shidou, Rumi Okubo plays Umi Ryuuzaki and Rie Takahashi plays Fuu Hououji. Saori Hayami voices Princess Emeraude, Yuki Ono is the priest Zagato, and Mika Kikuchi returns to the role of Mokona.
Magic Knight Rayearth (2026) is a TV anime from 2026, first released in Fall 2026. It belongs to the Fantasy and Adventure and Action genres and is listed as currently airing. The summary above is written by the AnimeYug team in our own words.
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Story & Plot
Hikaru Shidou, Umi Ryuuzaki and Fuu Hououji are ordinary Tokyo schoolgirls. Then, in a flash of light, the three of them are pulled out of their world and dropped into Cephiro, a land where willpower shapes reality itself.
Cephiro is held together by one person: Princess Emeraude, the Pillar of the world. Her constant prayers keep the land at peace. But Emeraude has been taken and shut away by Zagato, the high priest who was supposed to protect her, and without her prayers the world is starting to fall apart.
The mage Clef tells the girls why they were summoned. They are the legendary Magic Knights, the only ones who can rescue the princess. Hikaru takes up fire, Umi takes up water and Fuu takes up wind, and three schoolgirls who met that same day set out across a strange and dangerous world to save it.
Story Arcs & Episode Guide
The Magic Knight Rayearth (2026) anime is split into story sagas. Here is every saga in order, with its episodes and years.
| Arc | Episodes | Years | About |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | Two consecutive cours | 2026 to 2027 | The remake premiered on 7 October 2026 and airs on Wednesdays at 11:45 p.m. on TV Asahi. The total episode count has not been announced. |
Why Watch Magic Knight Rayearth (2026)
- A remake of CLAMP's classic, about 30 years after the original anime
- Two consecutive cours, premiering 7 October 2026 on TV Asahi
- Animated by E&H Production, produced by TMS Entertainment
- Music by Yuki Kajiura, Takumi Ozawa and Shiho Terada
- Ayane Sakura, Rumi Okubo and Rie Takahashi voice the three Magic Knights
- Streaming on Crunchyroll
Who Is It For?
This one suits viewers who like classic fantasy adventure with a warm centre. Three girls, three elements, one world to save. Long time fans get to revisit a story they grew up with, and new viewers get a clean starting point, because a remake needs no homework at all.
Main Characters
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Voice Actors
The Japanese voices behind the main characters of Magic Knight Rayearth (2026).
- Hikaru ShidouLeader of the Magic Knights, knight of fireJapanese voiceAyane Sakura
- Umi RyuuzakiMagic Knight of waterJapanese voiceRumi Okubo
- Fuu HououjiMagic Knight of windJapanese voiceRie Takahashi
- Princess EmeraudePrincess and Pillar of CephiroJapanese voiceSaori Hayami
- ZagatoHigh priest who has imprisoned EmeraudeJapanese voiceYuki Ono
- MokonaThe mysterious creature who travels with the KnightsJapanese voiceMika Kikuchi
- ClefMaster mage of Cephiro who guides the KnightsJapanese voiceYuki Kaji
- PreseaThe smith who crafts the Knights' weaponsJapanese voiceEmiri Kato
- FerioA wandering swordsman the Knights meet on their journeyJapanese voiceYoshitsugu Matsuoka
- AlcyoneA sorceress serving ZagatoJapanese voiceMamiko Noto
Staff & Production
- Original Creators
- CLAMP
- Director
- Yui Miura
- Series Composition
- Shigeru Murakoshi
- Character Design
- Satomi Watabe
- Music
- Yuki Kajiura, Takumi Ozawa and Shiho Terada
- Animation Studio
- E&H Production
- Production
- TMS Entertainment
Manga & Source Material
The anime adapts the manga by CLAMP, the creative group behind Cardcaptor Sakura and xxxHolic. This 2026 series is a remake of their classic, returning to Cephiro about 30 years after the original anime introduced the Magic Knights to TV audiences.
- Manga by CLAMP
- A remake of the CLAMP classic, about 30 years after the original anime
- Animated by E&H Production with production by TMS Entertainment
- Directed by Yui Miura, with series composition by Shigeru Murakoshi
Series Timeline
- October 2026
Magic Knight Rayearth (2026) premieres on 7 October on TV Asahi's IMAnimation W block, with Crunchyroll streaming the series.
- Fall 2026
The first cour airs on Wednesdays at 11:45 p.m. in Japan, and the remake quickly charts on the season's popularity polls.
- 2027
The second of the two consecutive cours continues the story of the Magic Knights in Cephiro.
Release Schedule
- Premiere
- Wednesday 7 October 2026
- Broadcast
- TV Asahi, IMAnimation W block, Wednesdays at 11:45 p.m.
- Run
- Two consecutive cours
- Streaming
- Crunchyroll
Details as of 7 November 2026, from the official site and premiere reporting. The total episode count has not been announced.
Quick Answers
Is Magic Knight Rayearth (2026) finished?
No, not yet. Magic Knight Rayearth (2026) is currently airing, which means new episodes are still being released.
What genre is Magic Knight Rayearth (2026)?
Magic Knight Rayearth (2026) is a Fantasy and Adventure and Action anime. You can browse more titles like it on our Fantasy anime page.
When did Magic Knight Rayearth (2026) release?
Magic Knight Rayearth (2026) first released in Fall 2026. It is a TV series.
When did Magic Knight Rayearth (2026) release?
It premiered on 7 October 2026 on TV Asahi's IMAnimation W block. New episodes air on Wednesdays at 11:45 p.m. in Japan, and Crunchyroll streams the series.
Where can I watch Magic Knight Rayearth (2026)?
On Crunchyroll, which streams the series as it airs in Japan.
How long is Magic Knight Rayearth (2026)?
The series runs for two consecutive cours. The exact episode count has not been announced yet.
Is Magic Knight Rayearth (2026) a remake?
Yes. It is a new adaptation of CLAMP's manga, arriving about 30 years after the original anime. You can start here without watching the older series first.
Who voices Hikaru Shidou in the 2026 series?
Ayane Sakura voices Hikaru. Rumi Okubo voices Umi Ryuuzaki and Rie Takahashi voices Fuu Hououji.
Watch Order
Good news: there is nothing else you need to watch before or after this one.
- 1Magic Knight Rayearth (2026)TV (2026): a remake and a fresh start. This is the only entry you need; the story begins again from the start in Cephiro.
Where to Watch
Magic Knight Rayearth (2026) is officially available to stream on these platforms:
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