Magic Knight Rayearth English Sub & Dub

About Magic Knight Rayearth

Magic Knight Rayearth (魔法騎士（マジックナイト）レイアース) blends action, adventure and comedy by Tokyo Movie Shinsha (1994). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. At its core: Three young girls, Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu, are transported to a magical world called Cephiro during a field trip to Tokyo Tower. They are soon greeted by Master Mage Clef, who explains to them that they have been summoned to become the Legendary Magic Knights and save Cephiro.

Along the way, the girls are less than enthusiastic about this idea, and only want to return home. Clef further explains that they needs to seek out the three Rune Gods to help them confront. He bestows armor and magical gifts to each of them.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Hekiru Shiina as Hikaru Shidou and Konami Yoshida as Umi Ryuuzaki. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. With 20 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Tokyo Movie Shinsha is the studio behind Magic Knight Rayearth, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.2/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Hekiru Shiina voicing Hikaru Shidou gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 1994, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.