Storyline

Magic Knights Rayearth

Season One Reviews

Tape One: Daybreak

Episodes 1 though 4:

The Birth of the Legendary Magic Knights

Presea of the Forest of Silence

Ferio the Handsome, Mysterious Swordsman

Alcyone, the Vengeful Sorceress

Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu were three ordinary middle school girls, strangers to one another, until they were summoned to Cefiro, a fantasy world where one's will rules over all. They are told that unless they become "Magic Knights", defeat the evil priest, and rescue the princess, they cannot return home to Tokyo! Guided by Clef, the three embark on their long journey.

The three girls managed to make it to Presea's house in the Forest of Silence, as instructed by Clef. The girls are instructed by Presea to retrieve a magic ore called Escudo. Mokona, who'd been living with Presea, guides the girls to the spring of Eterna, where the Escudo is hidden.

While on their way to the spring, the three encounter a mysterious swordsman. Ferio strikes a deal with them to help get out of the forest. The group soon find a large rock at the center of the forest, and find it is the cause of the forest's many monsters. They embark to destroy it.

The three girls part with Ferio, and go on their way to Eterna. They stumble across a small town, but all the townsfolk fear the girls from another world- even after they defend the town from a monster. Now, Alcyone commences her attack and initiates a grudge match, but Hikaru's magic is not enough...

Tape Two: Sunrise

Episodes 5 through 8

Escudo, The Legendary Ore

Lives at Stake-- Presea's Weapons

Ferio in Desperation

The Horrible Trap of Summoner Ascot

Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu arrive at a beautiful pond. Investigation proves that this was not their destination. Of course, the three did not expect Eterna would be a line, looking only like lake from an aerial view, nor that they would have to pass not one, but two different entities.

A new opponent, Ascot, targets Presea as the three girls head back to the Forest of Silence with Escudo. The three try to fend off the beast that Ascot summoned, but neither weapons nor magic are effective against it. With doom looming over Presea as she tries to make the weapons, what were the girls to do, when the monster caused the house to fall in, and Presea was crushed beneath the ruins?

Ferio bumps into Ascot as the little summoner plans revenge. With his own agenda, Ferio decides to momentarily tag along with Ascot. The girls are fooled by Ferio and walk into Ascot's trap-- only to be saved by Ferio. For saving the girls, Ascot decides to kill Ferio and holds him for ransom. Fuu heads into the desert alone to do what she can.

Hikaru finds a little critter being assaulted by a monster, and saves it with a little help from her friends. Hikaru gets emotionally attached to the critter, but this proves painful as it suddenly enlarges and becomes more violent the next day.

Tape Three: Noon

Episodes 9 through 12

The Magic Knight's Greatest Crisis

The Revival of Selece, Legendary Rune-God

The Legend of the Rune-Gods- In Cefiro, Another World

The Fearsome Illusionist, Caldina

In a land where belief is power, anything can happen. And when Umi wishes to go back home, she's surprised her wish is actually granted! Meanwhile, the imprisoned Alcyone cons Ascot into freeing her in exchange for a potion that will help him defeat the Magic Knights. As Ascot's beast envelopes Hikaru and Fuu in a labyrinth of ice, Umi struggles to fight a battle with her own heart.

The Magic Knights continue on their quest to revive the Rune-God and save Cefiro. Their journey brings them to an underwater shrine where the legendary beast is being awaits them. However, they must pass its test and prove worthy to wield its power. A test made more difficult by an enemy awaiting their arrival.

After successfully reviving the Rune-God, the three girls are ready to face the final battle with Zagato. A minor delay puts them face to face with their old friend, Ferio. He tells them about the legend of the Magic knights, and the three learn they still have much to do before the final legendary battle.

According to the legend, the Magic Knights' next destination is a shrine that floats in the sky. They are forced to brave the mountains between the ground and the shrine. As they climb upward, a strange scent surrounds them and they begin to see all kinds of impossible things- telling them they are about to face the illusionist, Caldina.

Tape Four: Twilight

Episodes 13 through 16

The Most Valuable Thing in this World

Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu's Unyielding Wish

The Second Rune-God: Windam, the Lord of the Skies

A Powerful Foe! Lafarga the Swordmaster

Back on track after their encounter with Caldina, the girls resume their trek to the shrine in the sky. But Caldina has a new plan. She cleverly creates a diversion to separate Fuu from the others, and then gains control of Umi and Hikaru. Faced now with three enemies instead of one, Fuu must fight her friends in order to save them.

The girls organize their thoughts about what they have done and what they need to do. Suddenly, a strange flash of light interrupts them and whisks Umi, Mokona, and Fuu away. Desperately, Hikaru searches the land for her friends, but with no success. In despair, Hikaru finds the will to carry on and do anything necessary to rescue her friends.

As the Magic Knights journey upward to the shrine in the sky, they bump into Ferio. The wily young man is accompanied by a girl he found lost and sick in the mountains. Fuu goes to face the Rune-God, and is very distressed to find that the girl is actually Innouva, who bargains with her to give up the Rune-God for Ferio, Hikaru, and Umi's lives.

The girls resume their quest, this time for the third and final Rune-God. Their path is once again blocked by monsters, one which carries Umi away! As the girls pursue their friend, a tall swordsman appears and slays the monster. Unfortunately, their rescuer is Lafarga, a brainwashed minion sent by Zagato to kill the Magic Knights.

Tape Five: Midnight

Episodes 17 through 20

The Truth about Innouva and the Return of Memories

The Last Rune-God - Rayearth, Lord of Fire

Showdown! The Magic Knights Versus Zagato

The Unbelievable Truth about the Legendary Magic Knights!

Innouva asks Zagato to change him back to his original form, and after a debate, Zagato does. Innouva attacks the Magic Knights, but they keep fighting and eventually over power him. The three arrive in the shrine to the last Rune-God, and Ferio recovers his memories.

Hikaru revives the Rune-God Rayearth, while Zagato appears to Umi and Fuu, and defeats them before the two can even protect them selves. Hikaru, although she has no hope of beating him, continues to stand up to Zagato. The fire god Rayearth is satisfied with Hikaru's bravery, and the three are finally ready to take on Zagato.

The girls fly to the castle of Cefiro, ready to take on Zagato. Emeraude pleads Zagato to refrain from fighting, but he does not listen. The Magic Knights and Zagato enter a fierce battle, in which the three almost lose. With the help of the Runs-Gods, they combine their magic power, and use a single spell to destroy Zagato.

The girls enter the castle of Cefiro, excited to meet Princess Emeraude. The only person they find is a woman resembling the princess, who is set on killing them for the murder of Zagato! The rune-gods reveal to the girls that this was the true person they must fight as Magic Knights. The good half of Princess Emeraude's heart appears to the three girls and explains to them the true meaning of their quest. The Magic Knights had to be summoned to kill the Pillar because she had made the mistake of falling in love, and it was forbidden for her to do so. The Magic Knights combine their Rune-Gods, and in a final, teary attack, they kill Princess Emeraude, and are swept away back home.

Princess Emeraude and Sol Zagato

Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu when first summoned

Magic Knights Rayearth 2

Season Two

Tape One: Wake

Episodes 21 through 24

A Departure and New Ties

Cefiro and the Three Countries

Autozam's Invasion and Lantis

Magic Knights and the Battleship NSX

Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu have been reunited with their families, but their hearts were still not at ease. The three promise to meet each other at Tokyo Tower, the place where they first met. With another mysterious flash of light, the three girls are whisked back to Cefiro, where Mokona and Clef await them.

Now that Cefiro has lost its Pillar, Princess Emeraude, it is under attack from three countries- Autozam, Chizeta, and Fahren. Clef doesn't want the girls to get involved in this war, but Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu all agree to it by their own will.

Ferio greets the three girls upon their return to the castle, and explains to the three that he is the younger brother of Princess Emeraude. The three girls are reunited with their old friends, Caldina, Lafarga, and Ascot. They are introduced to Lantis, the younger brother of high priest Zagato, who recently returned home from Autozam.

Late that night, Umi visits Clef to apologize for originally not wanting to become a Magic Knight. Meanwhile, Fuu and Ferio were talking about Princess Emeraude, and Hikaru awakes from a nightmare, and wanders sleeplessly around the castle. She finds Lantis comforting Mira, a young girl who is having nightmares, too. Suddenly, the battleship NSX from Autozam appears above the castle.

Tape Two: Rise

Episodes 25 through 28

Hikaru and Nova in the Dream

The Magic Knights and Aska of Fahren

The Secret of the Pillar of Cefiro

Hikaru and Lantis' Dangerous Journey

Hikaru and company head out to survey the NSX, but before them stand Alcyone! Hikaru, amidst the attacks from Alcyone, tries to convince her to fight alongside them for Cefiro, but suddenly a change befalls Alcyone, and she begins speaking with a different voice. The voice coming from Alcyone is the same eerie one Hikaru hears in her nightmares.

Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu ask Eagle why Autozam is invading Cefiro, when a giant metallic dragon appears above them! It is Dome, the mobile fortress of Fahren, led by First Princess Aska, who wishes to become the Pillar of Cefiro. Following Eagle's FTO, which flew off to spy on the Dome, the girls follow in the Rune-Gods, which make Aska choose to test their battle skills.

The deterioration of Cefiro gains speed, and the girls must find a new Pillar soon. Clef, when asked by the girls about the qualifications for someone to become the Pillar, shows them Princess Emeraude's crown. The only one who can really touch the crown will be the Pillar of Cefiro, and the crown will change shape to best fit the new Pillar.

Hikaru and Lantis embark upon a journey in search of a new Pillar. Before them is a desolate wasteland that was so different from what Cefiro looked like... In addition, the monsters that roam the land have grown in power. Eagle attacks the traveling pair. Hikaru fights with Rayearth, but is captured. Lantis tries to follow but Alcyone stands in his way.

Tape Three: Learn

Episodes 29 through 32

Eagle and a Captive Hikaru

Nova and Regalia, Rune-God of the Devil

Chizeta's Mobile Fortress and a Powerless Hikaru

Umi and Fuu & Fahren And Chizeta

Umi and Fuu, sensing Hikaru is in danger, get into their Rune-Gods and fly off while Lantis knocks Alcyone unconscious. Meanwhile, Hikaru awakens from her dream with Nova realizing she is aboard the Battleship NSX. She is then taken to Eagle, where she hears from Eagle the reason Autozam is invading Cefiro.

"I am Nova, the one that will kill Hikaru..." Hikaru defends herself against Nova, who ruthlessly attacks while telling Hikaru how much she cares for her. Umi and Fuu arrive, but the three Rune-Gods are dragged into an alternate dimension created by Nova. It is here Debonair appears to all three girls.

Hikaru returns to the castle, but with her sword broken, she cannot call for her Rune-God. Meanwhile, Clef's group captures Alcyone and interrogates her. Clef, feeling something more behind Alcyone's words, becomes even more concerned. Suddenly, Bravada- the mobile fortress of Chizeta- arrives at Cefiro carrying its two princesses Tatra and Tarta.

Umi and Fuu headed out to investigate without Hikaru, and encounter the guardian spirits of the twin princesses of Chizeta. Aska of Fahren reappears in the skies above Cefiro for a rematch. Aska tries to prevent the Djinn spirits from taking the two Rune-Gods, and manages to defeat them while capturing Windam and paralyzing Selece. Unable to move, Selece is taken away by the Djinn of Chizeta.

Tape Four: Grow

Episodes 32 through 36

Hikaru's Wish and Presea's Secret

Hikaru and friendships Torn Apart

Umi and the Ambition of Tarta and Tatra

Fuu Versus Aska- The Life or Death Archery Match

Hikaru sits depressed, unable to help her two kidnapped friends. Seeing Hikaru so sad, Presea is determined to revive the broken sword, taking the place of her late twin sister. Nova appears in Hikaru's heart and tells her that every hardship she has faced was all Princess Emeraude's fault. Hikaru, attacked by Nova's words, falls slowly into darkness within...

Nova skillfully talks to Hikaru, and tries to confuse her by distorting her memories of Umi and Fuu. Nova uses Lantis to break Hikaru's determination. Hikaru feels fear and doubt- causing her to fall deeper into darkness. But Presea, realizing Hikaru's heart has not completely fallen to darkness, decides to enter Hikaru's heart and help her back.

Umi, held captive by the mobile fortress Bravada, is dressed in the traditional clothes of Chizeta and forced into a cage. Tarta becomes deeply angry seeing Umi trashing about in the cave, and challenges Umi to a swordfight. After winning, Umi asks the two why Chizeta decided to invade Cefiro.

Fuu, held captive aboard the Dome of Fahren, is brought before Aska. upon hearing that the Rune-God is alive, Aska begs Fuu to let her have one of her own. Fuu politely declines and explains she can't, but Aska doesn't listen. Fuu suggests an archery match saying that if Aska wins, she can have her Rune-God, but if she wins, she must be returned to Cefiro.

Tape Five: Sleep

Episodes 36 through 40

Revive, Hikaru's Sword!

Eagles' All-out Attack on the Castle of Cefiro

Chaotic War at Cefiro Castle!

The Magic Knights and the Calm After the Storm

Aska tries to keep Fuu aboard the Dome. Fuu gets Aska to tell her the reason she chose to invade Cefiro. Ferio jumps into the scene and rescues Fuu. Hikaru's battle with Nova seemed to be all but lost, yet Presea's desperate pleas to Hikaru reached her heart. Hikaru comes to her sense's and summons her power back.

Hikaru has returned after reviving Rayearth's sword, but doesn't remember what happened once she came to. Later, while she is en route to see Clef, Hikaru bumps into Lantis. he gives her a mirror pendant, an heirloom from his mother to protect her. Meanwhile, aboard the bridge of Autozam's battleship NSX, Eagle commands for the cannons to be launched to begin the attack against the Castle of Cefiro.

Eagle, in combination with Geo's GTO, manage to break the barrier and enter Cefiro Castle. Inside, Alcyone responds to Debonair's call, allowing the dark lady and her monsters to enter the castle. Selece and Windam block the GTO, allowing Rayearth to confront the FTO. At the same time, Lantis goes to the crown room to follow Debonair.

Hikaru has a dream of Cefiro when it was peaceful. There, she sees a conversation between Lantis and Zagato, with Princess Emeraude watching from nearby. Zagato asks Lantis about the Pillar system, and he answers that he hopes they could make it a world where things are stable without a Pillar. When Hikaru wakes up, Umi and Fuu inform her there is a temporary cease-fire.

Tape Six: Dream

Episodes 41 to 45

Nova entered the Castle of Cefiro and attacks Hikaru while she was visiting the residential areas. The people of Cefiro grow more and more afraid, especially knowing that monsters can attack them inside their own homes. The Magic Knights convince the children to believe in them, and get a little stronger with the power of their faith. Aided by the protection of Lantis's pendant, Hikaru is able to fend off Nova.

Eagle and Lantis further discuss and argue over Eagle's choice to become the Pillar. Eagle is able to leave his confinement, and just as soon runs off to the crown room. Hikaru and Lantis follow him, and Hikaru enters the crown room at the same moment Eagle does. It becomes certain that one of them will become Pillar, because neither is injured by the magic in the crown room.

Nova returns once again to battle Hikaru. Eagle and Lantis are with her when Nova appears, and both try to help Hikaru fight. Angry, Nova changes her mind and tries to kill them instead. Meanwhile, Tatra and Tarta have not given up on invading Cefiro. They attack the Castle, and Umi engages the two of them in a life or death battle for Cefiro.

Clef tries to use his magic to protect the castle once more, and is able to fend off some of the

Tape Seven: Live

The final five episodes

The final five episodes are the most crucial and reveal everything.

Fahren and Chizeta officially give up on invading Cefiro. Clef realizes that Nova is the shadow of Hikaru. Nova fatally wounds Lantis and kidnaps him. The crown chooses between Eagle and Hikaru. The final battle begins. Someone important dies. But will the Magic Knights be able to return home...?

Hikaru with the proof of the Pillar

Umi, Hikaru, and Fuu back home

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