Original
10/17/1994 - 03/13/1995 Finished
Magic Knight Rayearth (魔法騎士（マジックナイト）レイアース)
Three ordinary junior high students,Hikaru Shidou, Umi Ryuuzaki, and Fuu Hououji,are plucked from a Tokyo Tower field trip by a mysterious summons and deposited in the magical land of Cephiro, where they learn they are the fated Magic Knights chosen to restore the kingdom. High Priest Zagato has imprisoned Princess Emeraude, the source of Cephiro's peace and stability, and only the three heroines can hope to stop him and save the realm from descending into darkness.
20
Total episodes
20
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 20 Filler episodes · 0
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Watch order: filler vs canon
Magic Knight Rayearth has no filler episodes: all 20 episodes are canon. You can watch it from first to last without checking any list of skippable episodes.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
20 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Birth of the Legendary Magic Knights!10/17/1994 | 10/17/1994 | Canon |
| 2 | Presea, The Master Smith In The Forest Of Silence10/24/1994 | 10/24/1994 | Canon |
| 3 | Ferio, the Handsome, Mysterious Swordsman10/31/1994 | 10/31/1994 | Canon |
| 4 | Alcyone, the Vengeful Sorceress11/07/1994 | 11/07/1994 | Canon |
| 5 | Escudo, the Legendary Ore11/14/1994 | 11/14/1994 | Canon |
| 6 | Lives at Stake: Presea's Weapons11/21/1994 | 11/21/1994 | Canon |
| 7 | Ferio in Desperation: A Romance in the Desert11/28/1994 | 11/28/1994 | Canon |
| 8 | The Horrible Trap of Summoner Ascot12/05/1994 | 12/05/1994 | Canon |
| 9 | The Magic Knights' Greatest Crisis12/12/1994 | 12/12/1994 | Canon |
| 10 | Revival of Selece, the Legendary Rune-God01/09/1995 | 01/09/1995 | Canon |
| 11 | The Legend of the Rune-Gods - In Cephiro, Another World01/16/1995 | 01/16/1995 | Canon |
| 12 | The Fearsome Illusionist Caldina01/23/1995 | 01/23/1995 | Canon |
| 13 | The Most Valuable Thing in this World01/30/1995 | 01/30/1995 | Canon |
| 14 | Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu's Unyielding Wish02/06/1995 | 02/06/1995 | Canon |
| 15 | The Second Rune-God: Windam, the Lord of the Skies02/13/1995 | 02/13/1995 | Canon |
| 16 | A Powerful Foe! Lafarga the Swordmaster02/20/1995 | 02/20/1995 | Canon |
| 17 | The Truth About Inouva, and the Return of Memories02/27/1995 | 02/27/1995 | Canon |
| 18 | The Last Rune-God: Rayearth, the Lord of Fire03/06/1995 | 03/06/1995 | Canon |
| 19 | Showdown! The Magic Knights Versus Zagato03/13/1995 | 03/13/1995 | Canon |
| 20 | The Unbelievable Truth About the Legendary Magic Knights!03/13/1995 | 03/13/1995 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Magic Knight Rayearth have?
Magic Knight Rayearth is season 1 of 2 in the franchise: Magic Knight Rayearth and Magic Knight Rayearth II. All of them have finished airing.
How many episodes does Magic Knight Rayearth have?
This page covers 20 episodes. Adding up every season, the franchise has 49 episodes in total.
What is the best order to watch Magic Knight Rayearth?
It is recommended to watch Magic Knight Rayearth in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
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Is Magic Knight Rayearth a complete anime?
Yes, Magic Knight Rayearth is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
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