Product Description
Step into a world where willpower determines everything, and your beliefs become magic. Join three girls from Tokyo as they are given a quest unlike anything they have encountered in school. Hikaru, Umi and Fuu must master their own hearts, in order to fight against evil and save the alternate world Cephiro!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cephiro: Land of Unyielding Wishes
*The first section of the review is the contents of the box. The section section will be the story overview.
I picked this up at my local Best Buy’s for $40, considering that this box set contains both full seasons of Magic Knight Rayearth. In total, there are 13 discs with this set, Season 1 has 6 Discs (1 disc is full of Special Features). Season 2 has 7 discs in it, all seven discs are of the show (No Special Features disc). Ok, onto the synopsis of the show itself.
The country of Cephiro is in grave danger and according to an ancient legend, in times of crisis such as these three girls from another world come to Cephiro and become the Legendary Magic Knights and save the world from destruction.
Season 1 is the origin of the Magic Knights. Hikaru Shidou, Umi Ryuzaki, Fuu Hououji are visiting Tokyo Tower when suddenly, the three of them hear a strange voice and see a strange bright light in the sky. The three are instantly transported to the world of Cephiro where they quickly meet Master Mage Clef who informs them of their reason for being in Cephiro. It seems that High Priest Segato has kidnapped and imprisoned the Pillar of Cephiro, Princess Emeraude, whose sole duty is to pray for the world of Cephiro in order to keep it safe. However, the meeting is cut short when the group is attacked by Alcione (am unsure of the correct spelling) and High Priest Zagato manage to transform Master Mage Clef into stone. Now, the three girls must fulfill their destiny by becoming the Legendary Magic Knights and saving the world of Cephiro from being destroyed.
Season 2 picks up right after the events of Season 1. The girls return are pulled back to the world of Cephiro, charged with saving it once again from an even stronger and powerful foes than in the first season. The girls must once again, don the armor, the swords, and the magic that so served them in their battles in the first season.
This show has it all, magic, swords, monsters, and even Mecha machines. The battles are intense, there’s even comedy, some romance, and great graphics. The whole series is awesome, especially since you get almost 19 worth of televison for $40. I’ve seen 12 and 13 episode animes that cost more.
A couple of notes that I want to make. First, I would’ve done this review a lot sooner, however, I had to return my first copy as I received a duplicate copy of the “Learn” disc in Season 2, when I returned it, all was well. Second, I don’t know if it’s my DVD player, some interference or what, but sometimes while watching Season 2, it seemed like there was in fact interference on my DVD player, when I rewound my DVD to before the “problem” they weren’t there after it played back through. And Third, it seems that there’s a strange echo in Season 2, Disc 6, Episode 3, not sure if it’s just my copy or not.
With that all out of the way, I must recommend this show, the characters are loveable, the battles are awesome, and you get a lot of episodes for a mere $40 (at least if you get it from Best Buy). I’d definetly recommend this to all of my anime friends.
***Edit. There is one negative to the show. Every episode starts off with a brief recap of what the show is pretty much about which tends to get rather annoying.
This box constains the full seasons 1 and 2. This series is wonderful. The soundtrack is amazing. Made me cry at some parts, laugh at others. Actually, just listening to the music is enough to give you a pang (you either feel like crying, or smiling). I’ve seen this anime when I was a teenager and now I decided to buy it and add it to my collection.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Magic Knight Rayearth for any Lover of Magical Girl Anime
This item arrived in perfect condition. This anime is full of heart. Three young girls are transported to the magical world of Cephiro, their only hope of return is to save this…
Without a doubt, Magic Knight Rayearth is my favorite all-time anime. It’s exciting, funny, scary, sad, and epic all at once. The storyline is intense and builds to a crescendo that will leave you with your jaw-dropped. As for the art, there are times when I actually have to hit pause on my DVD to admire the beautiful artwork.
The characters in Magic Knight Rayearth are as unforgettable as the story. The brief cutesie illustrations that sneak into the episodes don’t bother me so much as the flagrant nudity and sexual references in what is a show that appears to be geared for young children. Most of the episodes in season 1 avoid this problem. But season 2 is another matter altogether. I’ve watched Rayearth with my young niece and nephew, but I always have to be wary of exactly which episodes I play for them. I haven’t heard any of the other reviewers make an issue of it, but I’m always concerned about entertainment that tries to sneak inappropriate material in a product meant for children. Once upon a time, Rayearth was going to be localized for American television, but I guess a few people working in television had the same reservations I did and chose not to air the show. What a pity, because Rayearth had all the elements to be a huge success in the states (it would probably have wiped the floor with Sailor Moon during its heyday).
In spite of my rant on the inappropriateness of some of Rayearth’s subject matter and artwork, it is an anime of the highest possible quality. In conclusion, Magic Knight Rayearth is an amazing anime and is a must have for any true fans of the genre.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Finally! I’ve got it!
I’ve been looking for this anime for awhile now….This is one of clamp’s works animated! The graphics are not bad, and it comes with both e english dubbed & e original japanese…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Magic Knight Rayearth: TV Series Season One and Two
magic knight rayearth was the first anime that made really love anime. i love this anime because the art is beutiful and and story closely follows the manga.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Unforgettable!
This work begins very whimsically… the pace starts off light hearted and playful, and over the course of the anime builds to a meaningful, and exciting climax!
4.0 out of 5 stars
The best.
This Dvd is what I had been expected. I love it a lot. thanks
5.0 out of 5 stars
too pink and good…
I saw this TV series and… was a little strange… ’cause even thougth is a cartoon for girls (at least in Japan), I think is an excelent TV series for all, one more thing to buy…