In celebration of thirtieth anniversary from the anime broadcast “Magic Knight Rayearth (The Magic Warriors)”, based on the original manga by CLAMPwas announced a new anime project. To mark this event, a new look and promotional video were revealed.

“Magic Knight Rayearth”was originally serialized in the magazine Nakayoshi of Kodansha between 1993 and 1995. Its anime adaptation, produced by Tokyo Movie, aired in 1994 and quickly gained popularity. The series is known for its exciting story, captivating characters, and distinctive artistic design. The title song, “Yuzurenai Negai” performed by Naomi Tamura, became a hit, selling over one million copies.

In the new visual revealed, you can see the protagonists Hikaru Shidou/Lucy, Umi Ryuuzaki/Navy and Fuu Hououji/Annals wielding their respective swords as they look out at the world from Zephyr, the magical kingdom where they were summoned as the legendary “Magic Knights.” This visual captures the essence of the series, highlighting the heroines’ bravery and determination.

The promotional video It begins with color illustrations from the original manga and then shows images from the anime that aired 30 years ago, allowing fans to appreciate the characters' expressions and iconic moments from the story.. This video, along with the new visual, will also be shown at the CLAMP exhibition, which will be held at the National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo from July 3 to September 23.

“Magic Knight Rayearth” It is one of the franchises shoujo most beloved and popular in history. Its unique blend of magic, adventure and romance captured the hearts of many generations. The series not only stood out for its innovative combination of genres, but also for its strong focus on friendship and personal growth among its main characters. This made it a pillar of the shoujo genre and an influential work that continues to resonate with anime and manga fans.

The news of the new anime project has generated great anticipation, and fans of the series are eager to see how this new adaptation will develop. Without a doubt, this is a worthy celebration of one of the most enduring classics in the world of anime and manga.

Source: Natalie in comics

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