Magic Knight Rayearth
As Guerreiras Mágicas de Rayearth, Guerreiras Mágicas de Rayearth, Las Guerreras Mágicas, Mahou Kishi Rayearth, MKR, MKRE, MKRTV
Hikaru Shidou, Umi Ryuuzaki, and Fuu Hououji are three individuals who meet during a school trip in Tokyo Tower. Suddenly, they're transported to an unknown land after hearing a mysterious woman's plea for help. Upon their arrival, they encounter Master Mage Clef, who informs them that they were summoned by Princess Emeraude to become Magic Knights and restore peace and balance to Cephiro. The kingdom has been in turmoil since High Priest Zagato imprisoned the princess, who served as its pillar of stability. Despite their initial reluctance, the girls decide to embark on a journey to save Cephiro from evil.
Although the first season is a near-direct adaptation of the first arc of the manga, there are several small additions, including the anime original character Inouva.Magic Knight Rayearths opening theme song, Yuzurenai Negai, was awarded the "Best Theme Song" at the first ever Animation Kobe Awards in 1996.
CLAMP
- Original Creator
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Toshiki Hirano
- Storyboard
- Chief Animation Director
- Director
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Masato Satou
- Storyboard
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Tsutomu Ishigaki
- Art Director
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Atsuko Ishida
- Animation Director
- Character Design
- Assistant Animation Director
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Hideyuki Motohashi
- Animation Director
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Kazuto Nakazawa
- Key Animation
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Keiji Gotou
- Animation Director
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Youko Kikuchi
- Key Animation
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Masami Oobari
- Director
- Episode Director
- Key Animation
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Manabu Fukazawa
- Key Animation
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Masahiro Yamane
- Key Animation
- Character Design
- Mechanical Design
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Nanase Ohkawa
- Series Composition
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Hajime Okayasu
- Editing
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Koichi Sugiyama
- Music
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Cristina DAvena
- Theme Song Performance
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