Magic Knight Rayearth Timeline ( Real )

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November 1993

Magic Knight Rayearth Manga Serialization Begins

The manga series Magic Knight Rayearth, created by CLAMP, begins serialization in the Japanese magazine Nakayoshi.

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October 3, 1994

Magic Knight Rayearth Anime Adaptation Premiere

The anime television adaptation of Magic Knight Rayearth premieres in Japan, bringing the story to a wider audience.

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April 23, 1995

Magic Knight Rayearth Manga Serialization Ends

The original Magic Knight Rayearth manga series concludes its serialization.

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September 24, 1995

Magic Knight Rayearth Anime Series Ends

The Magic Knight Rayearth anime television series finishes its broadcast.

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March 25, 1997

Magic Knight Rayearth OVA Released

An original video animation (OVA) for Magic Knight Rayearth is released, providing additional story content not covered in the TV series.

Magic Knight Rayearth Timeline ( Fictional )

summoning
Year 0, Day 1

Summoning of the Magic Knights

Three girls from Earth—Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu—are summoned to the magical world of Cephiro to become Magic Knights and save Princess Emeraude.

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Year 0, Day 3

Meeting with Princess Emeraude

The Magic Knights meet Princess Emeraude who explains the crisis of Cephiro and asks for their help to save the world.

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Year 0, Day 4

Quest for the Rune Gods Begins

The Magic Knights set out to awaken the three Rune Gods in order to gain their power to save Cephiro.

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Year 0, Day 15

Awakening of the First Rune God

The Magic Knights successfully awaken the first Rune God, marking a major step in their quest.

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Year 0, Day 30

Awakening of the Second Rune God

The Magic Knights awaken the second Rune God, gaining more power to face their challenges.

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Year 0, Day 45

Reveal of Princess Emeraude’s True Role

It is revealed that Princess Emeraude was praying for a warrior to end her life to save Cephiro from destruction.

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Year 0, Day 46

Confrontation with Princess Emeraude

The Magic Knights are forced to confront and ultimately defeat Princess Emeraude to save Cephiro.

return
Year 0, Day 50

Return of the Magic Knights to Earth

After saving Cephiro, the Magic Knights return to their original world, changed by their experiences.

summoning
Year 1, Day 1

Second Summoning to Cephiro

The Magic Knights are summoned back to Cephiro to face a new threat endangering the world.

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Year 1, Day 10

Battle Against Zagato

The Magic Knights confront Zagato, the former guardian who opposes their mission in Cephiro.

resolution
Year 1, Day 15

Restoration of Peace in Cephiro

With Zagato defeated, peace is restored to Cephiro once again thanks to the Magic Knights.