Magic Knight Rayearth Remake: Release Date, Cast & Production Details Revealed

July 11, 2026Pablo Navarro2 мин

The remake of Magic Knight Rayearth, also known as Las Guerreras Mágicas in Spanish-speaking regions, was one of the most anticipated announcements on the first day of AnimeJapan 2026. TMS Entertainment unveiled the first trailer for this new adaptation of CLAMP's manga, confirming its release

The remake of Magic Knight Rayearth, also known as Las Guerreras Mágicas in Spanish-speaking regions, was one of the most anticipated announcements on the first day of AnimeJapan 2026. TMS Entertainment unveiled the first trailer for this new adaptation of CLAMP's manga, confirming its release window and revealing the new voice cast for the main protagonists.

When Will the Magic Knight Rayearth (Las Guerreras Mágicas) Anime Remake Premiere?

It has been confirmed that the new Magic Knight Rayearth anime is scheduled to premiere in October 2026. Speculation suggests a possible release date of October 17th, mirroring the debut of the original anime in 1994.

Yui Miura (known for her work on Ninja Kamui) will make her series directorial debut for the Magic Knight Rayearth remake. The script is handled by Shigeru Murakoshi (*Zombie Land Saga*), while Satomi Watabe is responsible for character designs. The musical score will be a collaborative effort featuring Yuki Kajiura, Takumi Ozawa, and Shiho Terada.

Who are the New Voice Actresses for the Magic Knight Rayearth Protagonists?

The new voice actresses (seiyu) bringing the heroines to life are:

Ayane Sakura will interpret Hikaru Shidō.
Rumi Ōkubo will voice Umi Ryūzaki.
Rie Takahashi will be Fū Hōōji.

What is the Story of Magic Knight Rayearth (Las Guerreras Mágicas)?

The narrative follows Hikaru Shidou, Umi Ryuuzaki, and Fuu Hououji, three strangers united by fate during a seemingly ordinary school excursion to the Tokyo Tower. Accompanied by a powerful flash of light, they hear a mysterious woman's plea to save "Céfiro." Subsequently, the high school heroines are suddenly drawn into an unknown land by a giant flying fish. There, they encounter Master Mage Clef.

Clef informs the girls that they have been summoned by Princess Emeraude to fulfill their destiny. This destiny dictates that, as Magic Knights, they must restore peace and balance to Céfiro. This once vibrant and peaceful land is now plunged into chaos because the High Priest Zagato has imprisoned the princess, who serves as Céfiro's pillar of stability. Reluctantly accepting Clef's words, The Magic Knights embark on a journey to rescue Céfiro from the clutches of evil.

CLAMP originally serialized the Magic Knight Rayearth manga in Kodansha's Nakayoshi magazine from 1993 to 1996, spanning six volumes. The manga was adapted into two television anime seasons: the first from October 1994 to March 1995, and the second, titled Magic Knight Rayearth 2, from April to November 1995. The manga also inspired a three-episode OVA series titled Rayearth in 1997, which presented an alternative version of the story.