Japan Magic Knight Rayearth sits in the top 4% of Japan seriess on this catalog — ranked #163 of 4,579 by TMDB audience score.
Synopsis
魔法騎士レイアース
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. The girls are less than enthusiastic about this idea, and only want to return home. Clef further explains that they must seek out the three Rune Gods to help them fight. He bestows armor and magical powers to each of them. They learn from Clef that High Priest Zagato has kidnapped the Pillar of Cephiro, Princess Emeraude. The Pillar of Cephiro has the sole responsibility of keeping Cephiro alive and in balance with her prayers. Without Princess Emeraude, Cephiro would fall into ruin. Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu must fight off Zagato's henchman and find the Rune Gods if they ever want to get back home. They soon learn that friendship and loyalty are the only things they can rely on in the crumbling Cephiro.
The 1993–1995 Japan Window
135 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Magic Knight Rayearth sits at position #5.
#1Romeo and the Black Brothers
★ 8.9 · 1995
#2Furuhata Ninzaburo
★ 8.8 · 1994
#3Neon Genesis Evangelion
★ 8.6 · 1995
#4Slam Dunk
★ 8.6 · 1993
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#5Magic Knight Rayearth
★ 8.5 · 1994
#6Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Overture to a New War
★ 8.3 · 1993
#7Golden Boy
★ 8.2 · 1995
#82112: The Birth of Doraemon
★ 8.2 · 1995
Other Titles From Tokyo Movie Shinsha
Also On YTV
Other series that aired on YTV.
The 1990s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1990s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Magic Knight Rayearth premiered. 447 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #163 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (96th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +1.6 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Animation productions specifically: #136 of 2,532 (top 5%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Tokyo Movie Shinsha |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 2 / 49 |
| Release Date | October 17, 1994 |
Questions Answered
When did Magic Knight Rayearth end?
Magic Knight Rayearth finished its run with its final episode airing on November 27, 1995.
How highly rated is Magic Knight Rayearth?
Among Japan Asian seriess in this catalog, Magic Knight Rayearth ranks #163 of 4579 — in the top 4%.
Where did Magic Knight Rayearth air?
Magic Knight Rayearth aired on YTV, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.