The non-credit ending video for the TV anime Magic Knight Rayearth was released on October 14, 2026, featuring Kawaguchi Yurina’s song “Hoshibi” as the closing theme. The series, based on CLAMP’s manga, began airing on October 7 and airs weekly on TV Asahi.
The non-credit ending video for the TV anime Magic Knight Rayearth was released on October 14, 2026, a week after the series debuted on October 7. The sequence, set to Kawaguchi Yurina’s “Hoshibi,” showcases the three main characters—Hikaru Shido, Umi Ryuzaki, and Fuu Hououji—watching waves at night before introducing Princess Emeraude and other figures. The video’s release coincides with the ongoing adaptation, which is produced by TMS Entertainment and airs on TV Asahi’s IMAnimation W slot.
A New Adaptation, 30 Years Later
The new Magic Knight Rayearth anime was announced in 2024, marking roughly 30 years since the 1994 TV anime. Based on CLAMP’s fantasy manga, the adaptation follows Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu as they are summoned from Tokyo Tower to the world of Cephiro to become the legendary Magic Knights. The project is a collaboration involving Kodansha, TMS Entertainment, and TV Asahi, with animation handled by E&H production.
Voice Cast and Musical Direction
Ayane Sakura voices Hikaru Shido, Rumi Okubo plays Umi Ryuzaki, and Rie Takahashi portrays Fuu Hououji. Saori Hayami voices Princess Emeraude, while Yuki Kaji performs as Clef. The ending theme, “Hoshibi,” is performed by Kawaguchi Yurina under Universal Music, with the opening theme “Otome no Ken” by Tomoaki, released through EMI Records and Universal Music. The music is composed by Yuki Kajiura, Takumi Ozawa, and Shiho Terada.
Broadcast and Streaming Details
The anime airs Wednesdays at 11:45 PM on TV Asahi and is available on streaming platforms including ABEMA, d Anime Store, Hulu, U-NEXT, and Lemino. Additional services like FOD, TELASA, and HAPPY! The non-credit ending video was published one week after the premiere, with the first episode airing on October 7, 2026.
Production Team and Technical Credits
Yui Miura directs the series, with Takayuki Sano as deputy director and Shigeru Murakoshi overseeing series composition. Satomi Watanabe serves as character designer and chief animation director. The project involves multiple production partners, including Kodansha, TV Asahi, and TMS Entertainment. The ending video’s imagery pairs with Kawaguchi Yurina’s vocals, blending wistful melodies with scenic visuals of the characters in various settings.
Yomimono and Oricon Group both report on the release, though the ending theme’s title differs slightly between sources: “Hoshibi” in Yomimono and “Hoshitou” in Oricon’s coverage.