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Magic Knight Rayearth

Alternative Titles

Synonyms: Mahou Kishi Rayearth
Japanese: 魔法騎士〈マジックナイト〉レイアース
English: Magic Knight Rayearth
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Information

Type: Manga
Volumes: 3
Chapters: 15
Status: Finished
Published: Nov 1993 to Feb 1995
Genres: Adventure Adventure, Comedy Comedy, Fantasy Fantasy
Themes: Isekai Isekai, Mahou Shoujo Mahou Shoujo
Demographic: Shoujo Shoujo
Serialization: Nakayoshi
Authors: CLAMP (Story & Art)

Statistics

Score: 7.581 (scored by 1089210,892 users)
1 indicates a weighted score.
Ranked: #23862
2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded.
Popularity: #911
Members: 21,038
Favorites: 514

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Magic Knight Rayearth
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Synopsis

Three high school girls—hot-blooded Hikaru Shidou, haughty Umi Ryuuzaki, and gentle Fuu Hououji—have just met at Tokyo Tower when they hear a call for help that pulls them into another world. They are soon greeted by Guru Clef, a youthful-looking man who informs them that they are the legendary Magic Knights summoned by Princess Emeraude to save this magical land known as Cephiro.

While Hikaru finds the prospect exciting, Umi and Fuu simply want to return to their own world. Unfortunately for them, Clef explains that they cannot go home until they have saved Cephiro and banished the monsters plaguing it. In order to do so, they have to rescue Princess Emeraude from the clutches of the powerful Lord Zagato. To stand a chance against him, they must revive mysterious beings called Rune Gods.

As Clef grants the trio armor and magic, one of Zagato's servants attacks, forcing the guru to send the girls away to the weaponsmith Presea and the rabbit-like guide Mokona, who can further equip them for their journey. Though they have a long way to go, Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu will show that they have what it takes to live up to their titles as Magic Knights and bring salvation to Cephiro.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Background

Magic Knight Rayearth was published in English by Tokyopop from August 1998 to September 1999, as the publisher's debut manga. Tokyopop rereleased the series as a box set with new cover art and a mini art book. Dark Horse Comics later took over the license and released the manga in omnibus volumes on July 19, 2011. It was also released in Brazilian Portuguese as Guerreiras Mágicas de Rayearth by Editora JBC in six volumes from July 2001 to December 2001.

Characters

Shidou, Hikaru
Main
Ryuuzaki, Umi
Main
Hououji, Fuu
Main
Mokona
Supporting
Ferio
Supporting
Zagato
Supporting
Clef
Supporting
Emeraude
Supporting
Presea
Supporting
Ascot
Supporting

Reviews

Aug 27, 2010
CLAMP's first manga series, Magic Knight Rayearth is certainly one of their best works, if not their very best. The plot is interesting and keeps the reader guessing to the very end, as always the art is captivatingly beautiful, the characters are engaging and it's overall a beautiful piece of work.

The story begins with three middle school girls -- Hikaru, Umi and Fuu -- being transported to a magical world known as Cephiro by the pillar, Princess Emeraude. They are taught magic and told they are the Magic Knights of legend, but the girls just want to go home, as is expected of middle ...
Jun 24, 2010
Like most of CLAMP's early works, Magic Knight Rayearth deals with fantasy and is geared toward female readers. The artwork conveys a sense of beauty and elegance that is rarely found in a manga nowadays. As for the storyline, it's more fast-paced than its anime counterpart, but its still a completely original storyline that doesn't borrow from any outside source. Out of all of CLAMP's works, I would have to say that Magic Knight Rayearth is definitely the best.
Jan 30, 2015
Mixed Feelings
Oh, CLAMP. I have such a swaying opinion of you. You either confound me or I adore you to where I want to be proud that I’m a huge fan of yours. There are so many series that I want to try to read but at the same time, I’m so worried I’m going to be burned again by your stupid deux ex machina. And, oh, does it hurt so good.

Fortunately, that’s not the case with this series. However, it’s rather short as a manga series. It’s very quick pace and a lot gets done over the course of three volumes (or one omnibus).

Now, I’m ...

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