More than three decades after CLAMP's legendary dark-fantasy shojo manga captured the hearts of a generation, Magic Knight Rayearth is preparing for a monumental television return. Revealed during a special panel at the Kyoto International Manga Fair 2026, the upcoming reboot is scheduled to premiere on October 7, 2026, airing across two consecutive cours on TV Asahi's "IMAnimation W" programming block.
Animation production is being spearheaded by E&H production, the studio founded by acclaimed action director Sunghoo Park, with Yui Miura directing the series. The technical roster boasts an impressive lineup, featuring character designs by Satomi Watanabe, Rune God mecha direction by Hiroki Mutaguchi, and a collaborative musical score composed by Yuki Kajiura, Takumi Ozawa, and Shiho Terada. The central trio of transported schoolgirls will be voiced by Ayane Sakura as Hikaru Shidou, Rumi Okubo as Umi Ryuuzaki, and Rie Takahashi as Fuu Hououji.
New Trailer and Antagonist Cast
The newly unveiled second promotional video highlights the scale of Cephiro's impending doom, offering a fresh look at the dynamic spellcasting, fluid mecha action, and ominous threats facing the three heroines. Alongside the video, the production team announced the voice cast behind Lord Zagato's elite forces sent to eliminate the Magic Knights.
The newly announced antagonist cast includes:
- Mamiko Noto as Alcyone
- Ayumu Murase as Ascot
- Hitomi Ueda as Caldina
- Hiroki Yasumoto as Lafaega
Theme Songs and Creator Statements
The anime's opening theme song, titled "Otome no Tsurugi," will be performed by Toaka, while the ending theme "Hoshitobi" is delivered by Yurina Kawaguchi. Expressing her excitement for the project, voice actress Mamiko Noto reflected on joining the production:
I feel deeply honored to participate in this project as Alcyone. Her desperate search for love is heartbreaking, yet enveloped in such breathtaking visual beauty... I am eagerly looking forward to seeing how all these elements come together on broadcast.
Mamiko Noto, Voice of Alcyone
Actor Ayumu Murase also shared his personal connection to CLAMP's enduring legacy:
When reading the original manga for this audition, I felt a timeless beauty and brilliance that hasn't faded regardless of the era. Joining such a celebrated work brings immense joy alongside a profound sense of responsibility.
Ayumu Murase, Voice of Ascot
