Magic Knight Rayearth Anime Adds Cast, Songs, Two-Cour Run

The new television anime adaptation of CLAMP's Magic Knight Rayearth unveiled additional cast members, theme song artists, and a second promotional video. According to a stage event at the Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2026, the series is scheduled to run for two consecutive cours, premiering on October 7 at 11:45 p.m. on TV Asahi's IMAnimation W block.

Four new cast members were announced, joining the previously revealed leads. Mamiko Noto, known for Kimi ni Todoke, will voice the antagonist Alcyone. Ayumu Murase from Chainsaw Man is cast as Ascot. Hitomi Ueda, recognized for Kekkon Yubiwa Monogatari, will play Caldina. Hiroki Yasumoto, whose work includes the TV version of Koukaku Kidoutai, is set to voice Lafarga.

Theme Songs and Staff

Singer-songwriter Toaka, who contributed to Suzume no Tojimari, will perform the opening theme song titled "Otome no Tsurugi." The ending theme, "Hoshiakari," will be performed by Yurina Kawaguchi. Both songs are featured in the newly released second promotional video.

The production staff includes director Yui Umemoto from Ninja Kamui, working at E&H Production. Takayuki Sano, an episode director on Bullet/Bullet, serves as assistant director. Series composition is handled by Shigeru Murakoshi of Apocalypse Hotel fame, while character designs are by Satomi Watanabe from Aikatsu!. The music composition team is a notable trio: Yuki Kajiura (Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica), Takumi Ozawa (Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica Gaiden), and Shiho Terada (Inazuma Eleven Go).

Manga History and Licensing

CLAMP's original Magic Knight Rayearth manga was serialized in Nakayoshi magazine from November 1993 to February 1995. A sequel manga began publication in the same month the first series ended and concluded in March 1996.

The manga has seen multiple English-language publishers over the years. Tokyopop first licensed it in 1997. Dark Horse Comics later acquired the license in 2009. Most recently, Kodansha USA published the series in 2019, releasing it as two hardcover box sets containing three volumes each.

The announcement, sourced from Comic Natalie, confirms the two-cour broadcast plan. This extended run has led to fan speculation online about whether the adaptation will cover both the original manga and its sequel within this single production cycle. The new promotional video offers the first preview of the series' theme songs and updated animation.