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.
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%).
Also On YTV
Other series that aired on YTV.
Other Titles From Tokyo Movie Shinsha
Animation + Sci-Fi & Fantasy in Japan
719 Japan titles in our catalog blend the Animation and Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres. Below: the top-rated of them (excluding Magic Knight Rayearth itself).
The 1993–1995 Japan Window
Among 135 Japan seriess we catalog from this window, Magic Knight Rayearth places #5 — near the top of its class.
#1Romeo and the Black Brothers
★ 8.9 · 1995
#2Furuhata Ninzaburo
★ 8.8 · 1994
#3Neon Genesis Evangelion
★ 8.6 · 1995
#4Slam Dunk
★ 8.6 · 1993
#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
The 1990s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year across the 1990s in Japan, 447 titles in total. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Magic Knight Rayearth premiered alongside 39 others.
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 39 other Japan seriess in 1994.
The 977th Japan title from Japan we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1899).
Our Japan catalog contains 4,579 titles in total (1,671 seriess).
Audience Engagement
174 audience reviews — more than 84% of Japan seriess in our index.
Popularity sits at the 84th percentile among Japan seriess.
Broadcast Timeline
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.