The contemporary television anime adaptation of CLAMP's legendary fantasy classic Magic Knight Rayearth (Mahou Kishi Rayearth) has officially released its non-credit ending theme sequence. Set to the evocative vocals of Kawaguchi Yurina performing the single "Hoshikari" ("Starlight"), the newly unveiled video offers viewers a serene, atmospheric look at the beloved heroines against a backdrop of nocturnal shores and ethereal landscapes.
Originally serialized in Kodansha's Nakayoshi magazine starting in 1994, CLAMP’s groundbreaking magical girl mecha crossover captured imaginations worldwide with its sweeping narrative scale and unforgettable character arcs. Following decades of fan anticipation, a brand-new animation project was announced to celebrate the franchise's 30th anniversary. The series is currently broadcasting across Japan in the TV Asahi network's "IMAnimation W" programming block every Wednesday.
Atmospheric Visuals and Musical Synergy
The non-credit ending sequence highlights Hikaru Shido, Umi Ryuuzaki, and Fuu Hououji as they gaze quietly across moonlit waves before panning to feature other key figures from the sprawling fantasy realm, including the tragic Princess Emeraude. The poignant melody paired with Kawaguchi Yurina's resonant vocal delivery accentuates the emotional weight underlying the magical journey.
Production on the series is being spearheaded by E&H production, with Yuu Miura directing and Shigeru Murakoshi handling series composition. The stellar creative roster also features character designs and chief animation direction by Satomi Watabe, mecha designs by Yuji Mutaguchi, and a sweeping musical score composed by Yuki Kajiura, Takumi Ozawa, and Shiho Terada.
The voice cast features Ayane Sakura as Hikaru, Rumi Okubo as Umi, and Rie Takahashi as Fuu, alongside Saori Hayami as Emeraude, Yuuki Ono as Zagato, and Mika Kikuchi as Mokona.
Magic Knight Rayearth airs consecutive dual-cour broadcasts every Wednesday on television stations nationwide across Japan.
