Magic Knight Rayearth Gets New Anime From E&H, TMS This October
CLAMP's Magic Knight Rayearth returns with a new anime adaptation directed by Yui Miura, animated by E&H production with TMS Entertainment, debuting in October.
CLAMP's Magic Knight Rayearth is getting a new anime adaptation, more than 30 years after the original series premiered in Japan. The new version is scheduled to debut this October.
The series is animated at E&H production in collaboration with TMS Entertainment, with Yui Miura serving as director. Satomi Watabe handled the character designs for the new adaptation.
The story follows Hikaru, Umi, and Fū, three ordinary junior high school girls who are summoned to the fantasy world of Cefiro. The original anime, produced by TMS Entertainment, helped define the magical girl genre in the 1990s.
According to Anime News Network, the director said the original manga was the top priority in shaping the adaptation.
A Beloved Classic Returns
The announcement marks a rare revival for a title that has remained a fan favorite since its debut. Further details, including the cast and broadcast schedule, have yet to be announced.
Quick answers
When does the new Magic Knight Rayearth anime premiere?
The new adaptation is scheduled to debut this October.
Who is directing the new Magic Knight Rayearth anime?
Yui Miura is directing the series, which is animated at E&H production in collaboration with TMS Entertainment.
What is Magic Knight Rayearth about?
It follows Hikaru, Umi, and Fū, three ordinary junior high school girls summoned to the fantasy world of Cefiro.