Hikaru Shidou
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Estimated watch time
11h 36m
⚡ 6 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Magic100%Swordplay93%Isekai88%Shoujo88%Super Robot88%Female Protagonist86%Henshin77%War76%Tragedy75%Primarily Female Cast66%
TVFINISHED1995 SPRING7.1 / 10 AniList score
Magic Knight Rayearth II
魔法騎士（マジックナイト）レイアース II
Synopsis & Story
Soon after Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu return to Tokyo, the three of them meet at Tokyo Tower to talk. Hikaru says that she wishes they could return to Cephiro and do something good for the land that Princess Emeraude protected so dearly. Umi and Fuu agree. Suddenly, a light appears in the sky and they are transported to Cephiro. Clef explains to them that with no Pillar to keep Cephiro peaceful, it has fallen into chaos. Monsters are multiplying and the land is becoming desolate. All the remaining inhabitants of Cephiro have moved into a magical castle. Clef also tells the girls some alarming news; three other countries, Chizeta, Fahren, and Autozam are trying to invade Cephiro and take over the Pillar system for their own purposes. The girls must stop the invaders as well as the mysterious and evil Lady Debonair, who believes she is the rightful Pillar, all the while desperately hoping and searching for a new Pillar to make Cephiro into the beautiful land it once was. (Source: Anime News Network)
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Magic Knight Rayearth II: should you watch it?
At a glance
Magic Knight Rayearth II has been well received, with an average AniList score of 71/100 — 45% of 2,946 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #7 highest-rated anime of 1995, and #9 most popular anime of 1995 on AniList.
Of the 5.5K AniList users who started it, 3.5% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 4.6K have finished it.
At about 11 h 36 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Drama, Fantasy — especially magic, swordplay, isekai, shoujo.
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Magic Knight Rayearth (1994)
Episodes
29 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- CLAMP
- Director
- Toshiki Hirano
- Series composition
- Nanase Ookawa
- Character design
- Atsuko Ishida
- Music
- Hayato Matsuo
Opening & ending themes
Openings
- OP1“Kirai ni Narenai” · eps 1-22
- OP2“Hikari to Kage wo Dakishimeta Mama” by Naomi Tamura · eps 23-29
Endings
- ED1“Lullaby ~Yasashiku Dakasete~” · eps 1-22
- ED2“Itsuka Kagayaku” · eps 23-29
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Magic Knight Rayearth II FAQ
- How many episodes does Magic Knight Rayearth II have?
- Magic Knight Rayearth II has 29 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 11 h 36 min in total.
- How long does it take to watch Magic Knight Rayearth II?
- About 11 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 15 days; at one hour a day, about 12 days.
- Is Magic Knight Rayearth II finished?
- Yes. Magic Knight Rayearth II has finished airing — the final episode aired November 27, 1995.
- Is there a season 2 of Magic Knight Rayearth II?
- No sequel is listed for Magic Knight Rayearth II as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
- What should I watch before Magic Knight Rayearth II?
- Watch Magic Knight Rayearth first — Magic Knight Rayearth II is a direct sequel.
- Is Magic Knight Rayearth II based on a manga?
- Yes. Magic Knight Rayearth II adapts the manga by CLAMP.
- Who animated Magic Knight Rayearth II?
- Magic Knight Rayearth II was animated by TMS Entertainment and directed by Toshiki Hirano.
- Who sings the opening of Magic Knight Rayearth II?
- The opening, "Kirai ni Narenai", is performed by an uncredited artist.
- Where can I watch Magic Knight Rayearth II?
- Magic Knight Rayearth II is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, Crackle, Tubi TV, RetroCrush, YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.