Magic Knight Rayearth 2026: Release Time and Episode Schedule

Quick answer: Magic Knight Rayearth (2026) premieres in Japan on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 11:45 p.m. JST on TV Asahi’s IMAnimation W block. Crunchyroll has confirmed the new adaptation for October 7 in supported international territories, but its official Fall 2026 lineup has not published a precise simulcast clock time. The safest approach is therefore to separate the confirmed Japanese broadcast time from the still-unconfirmed Crunchyroll release hour.

Last verified: October 7, 2026. This page will be updated when Crunchyroll posts a precise episode release time.

Magic Knight Rayearth 2026 release details at a glance

What time does Magic Knight Rayearth air in Japan?

TV Asahi lists the new Magic Knight Rayearth for Wednesdays at 11:45 p.m. JST in its nationwide IMAnimation W programming block, excluding some regions. TV Asahi’s current program information also lists the October 7 start date.

The official Japanese broadcast time converts to approximately:

• 7:45 a.m. PDT on October 7
• 10:45 a.m. EDT on October 7
• 3:45 p.m. BST on October 7
• 4:45 p.m. CEST on October 7
• 8:15 p.m. IST on October 7
• 11:45 p.m. JST on October 7

Important: these are conversions of the Japanese television broadcast. They should not be presented as confirmed Crunchyroll streaming times. Some current search results are simply converting 11:45 p.m. JST and labeling the result as a worldwide release time, which can mislead viewers if the streaming platform publishes the episode later.

When will Magic Knight Rayearth release on Crunchyroll?

Crunchyroll has confirmed the series for its Fall 2026 anime lineup with an October 7 subtitle premiere in supported regions. At the time of this update, the lineup still does not provide a precise simulcast hour.

That means two things are confirmed: the anime is coming to Crunchyroll, and October 7 is the listed international premiere date. What is not confirmed is that Crunchyroll will release Episode 1 at exactly the same moment as TV Asahi’s 11:45 p.m. JST broadcast.

If you are checking the service today and do not see the episode at the converted Japanese TV time, that does not automatically mean the premiere has been delayed. Streaming services frequently use separate delivery schedules from terrestrial TV.

Where can you watch Magic Knight Rayearth 2026?

Outside Japan, Crunchyroll is the major confirmed international platform. Its Fall lineup includes the series across multiple territories in the Americas, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Korea and parts of the CIS, subject to regional availability.

In Japan, the production has announced a wide range of digital services that will begin adding episodes after the television broadcast, including ABEMA, d Anime Store, DMM TV, Hulu, Prime Video, U-NEXT and others. Start times can differ by service.

For the most current international availability, check the Crunchyroll Fall 2026 lineup. Japanese viewers can also verify TV scheduling through TV Asahi’s IMAnimation W page.

Is Magic Knight Rayearth 2026 a remake or sequel?

The 2026 anime is a new retelling of CLAMP’s Magic Knight Rayearth rather than a sequel that requires viewers to finish the 1990s television series first. The story again begins with Hikaru Shidou, Umi Ryuuzaki and Fuu Hououji meeting during a school trip to Tokyo Tower before being summoned to the world of Cephiro.

That makes the series accessible to new viewers. Longtime fans can expect familiar characters and the core premise, but with a new production team, modern animation and a new principal voice cast.

What happens in Episode 1?

Episode 1 is titled “From Another World”. Hikaru is visiting Tokyo Tower on a school social-studies trip when she crosses paths with Umi and Fuu, students from different schools. A mysterious voice calls out to the three girls and asks the legendary Magic Knights to save the world.

They are then transported to Cephiro, where Princess Emeraude’s captivity has destabilized the world. The opening episode establishes the summons, the three heroines’ first meeting and the central mission that drives the adventure.

How long will the new anime run?

The production has confirmed two consecutive cours. A cour is a Japanese television programming block of roughly three months, so two consecutive cours normally means the series is planned to run across about half a year without a standard season-long break between them.

A final official episode count has not been stated in the latest announcements. Some databases may estimate a count based on scheduling, but viewers should not treat an estimate as final until the production committee or broadcaster publishes it.

Who voices Hikaru, Umi and Fuu?

• Hikaru Shidou: Ayane Sakura
• Umi Ryuuzaki: Rumi Okubo
• Fuu Hououji: Rie Takahashi

The supporting cast includes Saori Hayami as Princess Emeraude, Yuki Ono as Zagato, Yuki Kaji as Clef and other established performers. E&H production handles the animation, with Yui Miura directing.

Why the release-time search results are confusing

The current first-page results mix at least three different things: the Japanese TV broadcast, Japanese streaming availability, and Crunchyroll’s international simulcast. A simple timezone conversion can be accurate mathematically while still answering the wrong question.

For example, converting 11:45 p.m. JST gives 10:45 a.m. Eastern. That tells a viewer when TV Asahi begins airing the episode in Japan. It does not prove Crunchyroll will make the episode playable at 10:45 a.m. Eastern.

This distinction is especially important on premiere day because platform schedules can be updated after the Japanese broadcast begins.

When is Magic Knight Rayearth Episode 2?

The series is scheduled for Wednesdays in Japan. If the weekly schedule holds, Episode 2 airs on October 14, 2026 at 11:45 p.m. JST on TV Asahi. Streaming availability should again be checked separately.

Frequently asked questions

What date does Magic Knight Rayearth 2026 start?

The new adaptation starts October 7, 2026 in Japan and is also listed for October 7 on Crunchyroll’s Fall 2026 lineup.

What time is Magic Knight Rayearth on Crunchyroll?

Crunchyroll has not published an exact Episode 1 clock time in its current seasonal listing. Do not confuse the 11:45 p.m. JST TV Asahi broadcast with a confirmed Crunchyroll time.

Is the 2026 series a continuation of the old anime?

No. It retells the story from the beginning, so new viewers can start with the 2026 adaptation.

Will Magic Knight Rayearth 2026 have two cours?

Yes. The production has confirmed two consecutive cours, although a final episode count has not yet been announced.

Who is making the new Magic Knight Rayearth?

E&H production is the animation studio, with Yui Miura directing and Shigeru Murakoshi handling series composition.

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