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魔法騎士レイアース [Magic Knight Rayearth] #1
Magic Knight Rayearth, Tome 1
Hikaru, Umi et Fû sont trois collégiennes en visite à Tokyo, lorsqu'un mystérieux rayon de lumière les absorbe et les dépose dans un monde magique, Cephiro. Là, la volonté permet toute chose. Elles apprennent alors par le grand mage Clef que la princesse de ce monde, la belle Emeraude, est retenue prisionnière par un terrible mage noir qui règne en maître et d'une main de fer sur Cephiro, l'ancien grand prêtre Zagat.
Leur mission est de trouver les trois armes qui réveilleront les démons-chevaliers de la légende et de se porter au secours de la princesse Emeraude, à travers un monde en proie à la terreur et au chaos.
Leur mission est de trouver les trois armes qui réveilleront les démons-chevaliers de la légende et de se porter au secours de la princesse Emeraude, à travers un monde en proie à la terreur et au chaos.
216 pages, Paperback
First published July 22, 1994
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About the author
Clamp
754 books3,157 followersŌkawa Nanase 大川七瀬
[born: 2 May 1967; Ōsaka, bloodtype: A]
Mokona Apapa もこなあぱぱ
[born: 16 Jun 1968, Kyōto; bloodtype: A]
Nekoi Mick 猫井みっく
[born: 21 Jan 1969, Kyōto; bloodtype: O]
Igarashi Satsuki 五十嵐さつき
[born: 8 Feb 1969, Kyōto; bloodtype: A]
CLAMP originally began in 1989 as a twelve-member dōjinshi circle, but by 1990, the circle had diminished from twelve to seven. Of the remaining seven, Tamayo Akiyama, Sei Nanao, and Leeza Sei left the group during the production of the RG Veda manga. Other former members of CLAMP also included Soushi Hishika, O-Kyon, Kazue Nakamori, Yuzuru Inoue and Shinya Ōmi. Currently, there are four members in the group.
In 2004, CLAMP's 15th anniversary as a mangaka group, the members changed their names from Nanase Ohkawa, Mokona Apapa, Mick Nekoi, and Satsuki Igarashi to Ageha Ohkawa, Mokona, Tsubaki Nekoi and Satsuki Igarashi (her name is pronounced the same, but written with different characters) respectively. The August 2004 issue of Newtype USA, a magazine specializing in events of the anime and manga subcultures, reported that the members of CLAMP simply wanted to try out new names. In a later interview with Ohkawa, it was revealed that initially Mokona wanted to drop her surname because it sounded too immature for her liking, while Nekoi disliked people commenting that her name was the same as Mick Jagger's. Ohkawa and Igarashi, wanting to go with the flow of Nekoi's and Mokona's name changes, changed their names as well.
In 2006, they made their first USA public debut at Anime Expo in Anaheim, California. They were well received at the convention, with 6,000 fans in attendance at their panel.
[born: 2 May 1967; Ōsaka, bloodtype: A]
Mokona Apapa もこなあぱぱ
[born: 16 Jun 1968, Kyōto; bloodtype: A]
Nekoi Mick 猫井みっく
[born: 21 Jan 1969, Kyōto; bloodtype: O]
Igarashi Satsuki 五十嵐さつき
[born: 8 Feb 1969, Kyōto; bloodtype: A]
CLAMP originally began in 1989 as a twelve-member dōjinshi circle, but by 1990, the circle had diminished from twelve to seven. Of the remaining seven, Tamayo Akiyama, Sei Nanao, and Leeza Sei left the group during the production of the RG Veda manga. Other former members of CLAMP also included Soushi Hishika, O-Kyon, Kazue Nakamori, Yuzuru Inoue and Shinya Ōmi. Currently, there are four members in the group.
In 2004, CLAMP's 15th anniversary as a mangaka group, the members changed their names from Nanase Ohkawa, Mokona Apapa, Mick Nekoi, and Satsuki Igarashi to Ageha Ohkawa, Mokona, Tsubaki Nekoi and Satsuki Igarashi (her name is pronounced the same, but written with different characters) respectively. The August 2004 issue of Newtype USA, a magazine specializing in events of the anime and manga subcultures, reported that the members of CLAMP simply wanted to try out new names. In a later interview with Ohkawa, it was revealed that initially Mokona wanted to drop her surname because it sounded too immature for her liking, while Nekoi disliked people commenting that her name was the same as Mick Jagger's. Ohkawa and Igarashi, wanting to go with the flow of Nekoi's and Mokona's name changes, changed their names as well.
In 2006, they made their first USA public debut at Anime Expo in Anaheim, California. They were well received at the convention, with 6,000 fans in attendance at their panel.
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September 17, 2018
L'anime l'ho visto ma non mi ricordo se mai tutto ma non importa il nome Clamp vuol dire comprare a scatola chiusa. Purtroppo questa è la seconda volta che compro questo manga. La causa è l'umidità. Volevo rileggerlo e andando per prenderlo vedo che i tre volumi si sono attaccati ad altri. Io idiota provo a staccarli e vengono via pezzi di copertine. (Allora te le sognavi le sovracoperte plastificate che si sarebbero staccate facilmente). All'inizio ci sono rimasta male mai poi ho visto sul sito di Ale, Alessandro Srl fumetteria, che aveva ancora i vecchi volumi verticali. La ristampa ha le covers orizzontali. Ed ecco qua il primo. Gli altri prossimamente sperando non finiscono.
PS: Quando si è strappata la copertina è stato come ricevere una pugnalata.
PS: Quando si è strappata la copertina è stato come ricevere una pugnalata.
April 6, 2015
This is a review for whole series: Magic Knight Rayearth and Magic Knight Rayearth 2.
This manga is my first ever read work by CLAMP. The art is as beautiful as people talk, I can't argue with it. The art is the biggest contribution for enjoying this manga.
I bought this manga when I didn't aware about manga intended to boys/girls market. As a boy myself (when I read it. Now I am a naughty old boy :P), I found the story standard.
If I read the manga now, I would say the story is obviously predictable with thin characters. But to find the worst aspect of this manga, I should read until the end.
If part 1 has a so-so story, part 2 is worse. If in other standard stories, the fantasy world is expanding as the story progressing, in the Rayearth universe the fantasy world is SHRINKING significantly and could disappear unless the protagonists do something about it. The plot is reminding me of "The Neverending Story" movie.
What I don't like about the shrinking world of this story is: on part 1, I only got a glimpse of the fantasy world (not much details like the daily lives, castles, people, etc.) then on part 2 I got even less. The magical world feels so tiny, with no details.
And still the setting could be forgivable with good plots/characters. But alas, that is not the case. The antagonists of both parts have defeatist attitude. Different characters of each parts, but the same attitude. The climax of part 1 is better than part 2, so expect the stories getting worse and worse.
This manga is my first ever read work by CLAMP. The art is as beautiful as people talk, I can't argue with it. The art is the biggest contribution for enjoying this manga.
I bought this manga when I didn't aware about manga intended to boys/girls market. As a boy myself (when I read it. Now I am a naughty old boy :P), I found the story standard.
If I read the manga now, I would say the story is obviously predictable with thin characters. But to find the worst aspect of this manga, I should read until the end.
If part 1 has a so-so story, part 2 is worse. If in other standard stories, the fantasy world is expanding as the story progressing, in the Rayearth universe the fantasy world is SHRINKING significantly and could disappear unless the protagonists do something about it. The plot is reminding me of "The Neverending Story" movie.
What I don't like about the shrinking world of this story is: on part 1, I only got a glimpse of the fantasy world (not much details like the daily lives, castles, people, etc.) then on part 2 I got even less. The magical world feels so tiny, with no details.
And still the setting could be forgivable with good plots/characters. But alas, that is not the case. The antagonists of both parts have defeatist attitude. Different characters of each parts, but the same attitude. The climax of part 1 is better than part 2, so expect the stories getting worse and worse.
January 26, 2020
Había leído este manga cuando era más chica y no recordaba lo bonito que era, me gusta mucho mucho el estilo de dibujo de las CLAMP. Soy fan hace muchos años de estas autoras, y tenía un pelito de miedo de verlas con otros ojos ahora, pero la verdad me siguen pareciendo geniales.
Esta es otra historia de magical girls, pero realmente es muy distinta de Sailor Moon. Tiene otro tipo de argumento y se nota que es un poco más moderno.
Hikaru, Umi y Fuu (no Lucy, Anaís y Marina *escalofrío*) fueron transportadas sorpresivamente al mágico mundo de Cephiro con la misión de convertirse en las guerreras que salvarán a la princesa cuya voluntad y plegarias sostienen todo. Sin presión.
Las escenas de acción y el desarrollo en general son más detallados y expresivos, y abarca menos historia en mas o menos la misma cantidad de páginas (pero se disfruta lo lindo que es todo).
Me mata el humor que tiene, con los personajes convirtiéndose en chibis en medio de un momento serio para aliviar un poco la tensión. Son todos de pocas pulgas acá parecería XD.
Quien se roba la historia de todos modos en Mokona, que aún sin diálogos tiene más personalidad que más de un humano.
Esta es otra historia de magical girls, pero realmente es muy distinta de Sailor Moon. Tiene otro tipo de argumento y se nota que es un poco más moderno.
Hikaru, Umi y Fuu (no Lucy, Anaís y Marina *escalofrío*) fueron transportadas sorpresivamente al mágico mundo de Cephiro con la misión de convertirse en las guerreras que salvarán a la princesa cuya voluntad y plegarias sostienen todo. Sin presión.
Las escenas de acción y el desarrollo en general son más detallados y expresivos, y abarca menos historia en mas o menos la misma cantidad de páginas (pero se disfruta lo lindo que es todo).
Me mata el humor que tiene, con los personajes convirtiéndose en chibis en medio de un momento serio para aliviar un poco la tensión. Son todos de pocas pulgas acá parecería XD.
Quien se roba la historia de todos modos en Mokona, que aún sin diálogos tiene más personalidad que más de un humano.
September 6, 2023
Disclaimer: I received a review copy for via NetGalley, and am voluntarily and happily leaving my honest thoughts. Many thanks to the publisher, Kodansha Comics, for the opportunity!
Growing up, I was absolutely a CLAMP girl! 😂 On top of that, Magic Knight Rayearth was one of the first manga series that caught my attention in general! So returning to this first volume for the first time in over 20 years was quite the nostalgic trip!! Having not read the original in forever, I wouldn't be able to comment specifically on the differences, but I can say that the translation notes at the end of the book were definitely a nice touch, and the diction in this version still absolutely sticks true to the characters while still keeping a somewhat modern feel!
There have definitely been manga that I reread that made me think, "This is definitely something from the early 2000s" and I didn't get too much of '90s vibes at all in the writing. Part of that is probably because it's so nostalgic to me that I knew I was going to love that too, but honestly, Magic Knight Rayearth just has a very timeless story to it. It's a great entry in the magical school girls trope, and I love all three of our main girls. The characters in Cephiro are also great, and seeing everyone again definitely makes me want to reread the whole thing.
Growing up, I was absolutely a CLAMP girl! 😂 On top of that, Magic Knight Rayearth was one of the first manga series that caught my attention in general! So returning to this first volume for the first time in over 20 years was quite the nostalgic trip!! Having not read the original in forever, I wouldn't be able to comment specifically on the differences, but I can say that the translation notes at the end of the book were definitely a nice touch, and the diction in this version still absolutely sticks true to the characters while still keeping a somewhat modern feel!
There have definitely been manga that I reread that made me think, "This is definitely something from the early 2000s" and I didn't get too much of '90s vibes at all in the writing. Part of that is probably because it's so nostalgic to me that I knew I was going to love that too, but honestly, Magic Knight Rayearth just has a very timeless story to it. It's a great entry in the magical school girls trope, and I love all three of our main girls. The characters in Cephiro are also great, and seeing everyone again definitely makes me want to reread the whole thing.
December 21, 2022
VIDEO REVIEW HERE: https://youtu.be/vo4ww6mW_Cs
This was excellent!!
I started reading this series last summer and probably made it about halfway through what is considered volume two. It is honestly just as good as when I first read it back then!
The art is INCREDIBLE and the storytelling is so engaging! I absolutely love all three girls and how powerful the story is! This one line sums it up well:
"The heart that believes is the greatest power here."
SO. GOOD!
I'm excited about the latest character we met and really looking forward to dive into the next volume!
Also I will say that buying these special editions was totally worth it because seeing the art "blown up" has really made me pause and appreciate all the gorgeous art!
This was excellent!!
I started reading this series last summer and probably made it about halfway through what is considered volume two. It is honestly just as good as when I first read it back then!
The art is INCREDIBLE and the storytelling is so engaging! I absolutely love all three girls and how powerful the story is! This one line sums it up well:
"The heart that believes is the greatest power here."
SO. GOOD!
I'm excited about the latest character we met and really looking forward to dive into the next volume!
Also I will say that buying these special editions was totally worth it because seeing the art "blown up" has really made me pause and appreciate all the gorgeous art!
June 26, 2021
En cuanto vi este manga, me despertó nostalgia de niñez donde veía anime y me llamaba la atención el estilo de dibujo majestuoso de algunos. Esos que me llamaban la atención resultaron ser todos del grupo de mangakas (sí, asombrosas mujeres) llamado CLAMP.
Magical Knight Rayearth (Las Guerreras Mágicas) pertenece a un estilo fantástico llamado Magical Girls, normalmente niñas o adolescentes con poderes mágicos, y sigue sus lineamientos pero introduciendo características mecha.
Hikaru, Umi y Fu (que no son Lucy, Anahi ni Marina!) son teletransportadas de repente al mundo de Cefiro, un mundo donde la magia es cotidiana, para cumplir la profecía y salvarlo de la destrucción. La princesa Emeraude, pilar de este extraño planeta, ha sido secuestrada por el siniestro Zagato y el mundo se ha poblado de monstruos y oscuridad desde entonces.
Este primer volumen no pierde el tiempo. En cuanto nuestra heroínas llegan a Cefiro, no terminan de presentarse que el primer esbirro de Zagato aparece para eliminarlas. Y la realidad es que nuestras 3 protagonistas no son más que jovencitas de Tokyo sin conocimientos de magia ni de cómo funciona este mundo, por eso será importante tener amigos como el gran mago Guru Clef y la artesana Presea que las ayudaran en este viaje para convertirse en Guerreras Mágicas!
El arte es PRECIOSO. Sigo siendo un fan del estilo CLAMP. Aún en las escenas más cómicas en donde todos se convierten en pequeños chibis. El diseño de personaje es magnífico! Cada vez que aparecía alguien nuevo, me pasaba un rato mirando la página.
Las protagonistas son muy divertidas y sus personalidades son tal como las recordaba. Los personajes secundarios son muy interesantes, y espero ver más desarrollo en los siguientes volúmenes. La mención especial va para Mokona, una criatura extraña estilo conejo que no dice una palabra pero oculta un gran poder mágico y las lleva a situaciones muy peligrosas.
Al final, se introduce un nuevo personaje que no nos deja con otra opción que saltar derecho al volumen 2.
Magical Knight Rayearth (Las Guerreras Mágicas) pertenece a un estilo fantástico llamado Magical Girls, normalmente niñas o adolescentes con poderes mágicos, y sigue sus lineamientos pero introduciendo características mecha.
Hikaru, Umi y Fu (que no son Lucy, Anahi ni Marina!) son teletransportadas de repente al mundo de Cefiro, un mundo donde la magia es cotidiana, para cumplir la profecía y salvarlo de la destrucción. La princesa Emeraude, pilar de este extraño planeta, ha sido secuestrada por el siniestro Zagato y el mundo se ha poblado de monstruos y oscuridad desde entonces.
Este primer volumen no pierde el tiempo. En cuanto nuestra heroínas llegan a Cefiro, no terminan de presentarse que el primer esbirro de Zagato aparece para eliminarlas. Y la realidad es que nuestras 3 protagonistas no son más que jovencitas de Tokyo sin conocimientos de magia ni de cómo funciona este mundo, por eso será importante tener amigos como el gran mago Guru Clef y la artesana Presea que las ayudaran en este viaje para convertirse en Guerreras Mágicas!
El arte es PRECIOSO. Sigo siendo un fan del estilo CLAMP. Aún en las escenas más cómicas en donde todos se convierten en pequeños chibis. El diseño de personaje es magnífico! Cada vez que aparecía alguien nuevo, me pasaba un rato mirando la página.
Las protagonistas son muy divertidas y sus personalidades son tal como las recordaba. Los personajes secundarios son muy interesantes, y espero ver más desarrollo en los siguientes volúmenes. La mención especial va para Mokona, una criatura extraña estilo conejo que no dice una palabra pero oculta un gran poder mágico y las lleva a situaciones muy peligrosas.
Al final, se introduce un nuevo personaje que no nos deja con otra opción que saltar derecho al volumen 2.
October 10, 2020
La princesa de Céfiro, Emeraude, es capturada por Zagato, un poderoso sacerdote, así que, con el resto de su poder mágico, la princesa invoca a 3 chicas de otro mundo para que cumplan la profecía y se conviertan en las legendarias guerreras mágicas que salvarán a Céfiro de la catástrofe.
Hikaru, Umi y Fuu son chicas que cursan la secundaria y quienes se hallaban en una excursión en la torre de Tokyo, y quienes de pronto se encuentran en las tierras de un mundo desconocido donde la magia fluye como la vida misma.
Ellas tienen la tarea de rescatar a la princesa y conforme pasan los capítulos conocen al gurú Clef, quien les otorga parte de su poder mágico además de explicarles a grandes rasgos qué es lo que sucede en este mundo fantástico. Sin embargo, Alcyone, una subordinada de Zagato los ataca y Clef se ve obligado a defenderlos no sin antes darles instrucciones a las chicas para encuentren a Presea, la herrera que creará armas para las tres.
Así mismo, ella también les da la tarea de que busquen un material llamado ‘escudo’, el cual es el único que permite que un arma evolucione gracias al poder de quien la maneje.
Debo agregar que este volumen es mi primer acercamiento con la historia ya que jamás vi su adaptación al anime y fue como ir con los ojos vendados, sin saber nada en absoluto. Lo bueno es que resultó ser sumamente entretenido. De cualquier manera, se nota que el trabajo ya tiene al menos 20 años de ser publicado (se nota en el estilo de dibujo, en las viñetas, inclusive en los arquetipos de personajes que hemos venido viendo en los mahou shojos).
Quiero continuar con la historia ya que al final del volumen, las chicas se toparon con otro guerrero, pero, ¿será aliado o enemigo?
Hikaru, Umi y Fuu son chicas que cursan la secundaria y quienes se hallaban en una excursión en la torre de Tokyo, y quienes de pronto se encuentran en las tierras de un mundo desconocido donde la magia fluye como la vida misma.
Ellas tienen la tarea de rescatar a la princesa y conforme pasan los capítulos conocen al gurú Clef, quien les otorga parte de su poder mágico además de explicarles a grandes rasgos qué es lo que sucede en este mundo fantástico. Sin embargo, Alcyone, una subordinada de Zagato los ataca y Clef se ve obligado a defenderlos no sin antes darles instrucciones a las chicas para encuentren a Presea, la herrera que creará armas para las tres.
Así mismo, ella también les da la tarea de que busquen un material llamado ‘escudo’, el cual es el único que permite que un arma evolucione gracias al poder de quien la maneje.
Debo agregar que este volumen es mi primer acercamiento con la historia ya que jamás vi su adaptación al anime y fue como ir con los ojos vendados, sin saber nada en absoluto. Lo bueno es que resultó ser sumamente entretenido. De cualquier manera, se nota que el trabajo ya tiene al menos 20 años de ser publicado (se nota en el estilo de dibujo, en las viñetas, inclusive en los arquetipos de personajes que hemos venido viendo en los mahou shojos).
Quiero continuar con la historia ya que al final del volumen, las chicas se toparon con otro guerrero, pero, ¿será aliado o enemigo?
December 19, 2019
Un inicio caótico pero interesante, con personajes carismáticos y un diseño muy cuidado es la propuesta que CLAMP muestra en el primer tomo de Magic Knight Rayearth. Todo se prepara para la misión de salvar a la princesa Emeraude y a Céfiro de su destrucción. Quien se lleva mi corazón en este tomo es Hikaru (y sospecho que también es la favorita de las autoras). Continúo con el siguiente tomo bastante animada, es una historia que te hace olvidarte del día a día y disfrutar los retos que enfrentan Umi, Fuu y Hikaru.
March 21, 2020
Review for complete series
Hikaru, Umi and Fuu are not even acquainted when fate draws them together; a blinding light transports them from Tokyo to the magical land of Cephiro. Once there, they find that in order to return home, they must save Cephiro by rescuing Princess Emeraude who is the keeper of peace. To do so, they must set out on a journey to become the legendary Magic Knights!
Magic Knight Rayearth I screams "90's Manga" - that can be a good or bad thing depending on your personal preference. As someone who has a weak spot for 90's manga, it ticks a lot of the right boxes for me. Yet there's also quite a lot wrong with it and I can't help but feel that this particular series works better as an anime - and that is coming from someone who generally doesn't like anime.
Looking at the good, the art is gorgeous - but hey, it's CLAMP, what do you expect? I must also say that I find this to be one of their more feminine works. While they generally draw shoujo manga, I've often found their works to be quite gender neutral - something both boys and girls can appreciate. Magic Knight Rayearth I, however, is definitely more suited for female readers.
Hikaru, Umi and Fuu are instantly likeable. While they aren't the most outstanding characters I've ever come across, they've all got their individual traits and they form a harmonious trio. I also love all three of their designs, especially Umi and Fuu's. Then again, I might be a little biased as Hikaru was overall my least favourite of the trio - she was a little too much on the naive side for my liking. I do also like naive characters, but Hikaru just didn't work as well for me as the other two did. In any case, they're still a strong trio and despite the short time they've known each other, I found their friendship to be perfectly believable and thus giving the story a nice touch of companionship and importance of friendships.
Typical for 90's, and not just for manga, is the portal-fantasy element. I do love a good story where ordinary characters from our world are whisked off to a fantasy land where they must save the day. Magic Knight Rayearth I pretty much follows this formula by the book, from the kind ruler who summons them into Cephiro, the old mentor who sends them off on their journey, the villain who throws one obstacle after the other their way, treasure-hunt-like trials, plenty of enemies to get in their way and an animal sidekick (speaking of which, Mokona is adorable - I want one!). For better or for worse, the characters themselves make a lot of references to video games. The plot and world do indeed resemble a fantasy game structure, yet I must confess that I found the constant comparisons rather tiring after a while.
Repetitiveness was a general issue I had with this manga. It followed the said portal-fantasy and gaming patterns a little too much to the point that things just seemed to repeat themselves. All three main characters had to undergo very similar trials which were dished out one after the other without much alterations between them. The constant wave of new enemies and the means of defeating them were equally monotone. To top it off, this series has some serious pacing issues - and that's something I don't usually see with CLAMP. Three volumes are a pretty tight squeeze to pull this kind of adventure story off. The beginning was a little slow while the end just threw everything at you. There was little time for contemplating the events and that really took away from the emotion the ending was aiming for.
In terms of story-telling, I actually consider this a pretty weak series. That being said, I've grown really fond of the trio and there's actually a lot of potential. It is certainly not a series to simply be dismissed, though one shouldn't expect it to be an awe-inspiring adventure either. This is only the first half of the series, and while it does come to a conclusion, everything does come to a rather abrupt end which definitely begs for the sequel to be read.
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July 1, 2020
Interesting enough that I would read more in the series, but not enough that I'm desperate for it.
October 5, 2023
[Thanks to Kodansha and Netgalley for an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review.]
When three separate schools head for Tokyo Tower, it’s a chance meeting between Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu. But they won’t really get to know one another until a wish from the imperilled princess of another world drags them off on an adventure like no other.
Well, it was like no other at the time anyway.
Nostalgia works in funny ways. I have zero experience with Magical Knights Rayearth, but I certainly know all about CLAMP. And I also have great fondness for the era of anime and manga where Tokyo Tower was somehow the place where literally everything happened (shout out to Tenchi Muyo in Love).
Thus, I was predisposed to enjoy this the moment it started and, while it is so very much of its era, the notion of magical girl isekai is one that probably should have been tapped into a few more times by now.
The girls come into this in broad strokes - Hikaru is the feisty one and definitely feels like she’s leading the trio simply by inertia. Meanwhile, Umi is the more aloof and refined one, leaving Fuu as the more pragmatic and smart one. That their uniforms and personalities colour code them to the elements of fire, water, and air is no coincidence, shall we say.
Clearly for a younger audience, I think there’s a lot here that would make this more than suitable. It’s perhaps a little too silly at times - we are definitely in the chibi era, although Sailor Moon was much worse - and it can undercut its gravitas with jokes.
The characters are all pretty one note so far - the bad guy has exactly one motivation, which is ‘do evil’ and the girls really don’t get fleshed out too much. The story wastes precious little time, occasionally to its detriment. When they get their weapons and suddenly reveal they ALL have combat training, it’s a little overboard.
While it mostly gets the job done and sells this new world - I do love the huge mystical beasts that keep showing up - some of the laughs that this generates are entirely at it rather than with it.
Clef kind of gets on the nerves after a while, which is too bad as he’s the one who gives the girls the lowdown once they’ve arrived, so he’s on the page quite a bit. Still, he’s at least counting on the trio to save the day, so he has more faith than, say, Tuxedo Mask.
Still, and this is probably down to me, when he proclaims that their clothes are too flimsy for their survival, but his solution is… their same clothes, just with a couple plates of armour on it? I nearly burst out laughing. Sometimes this is magical girl, but mostly it’s indeed isekai.
They get the genre trappings - cool gear and a mascot - and then are off to the races to try and earn their powers, save the day, and get themselves home. In regard to most current isekai that are boring power fantasies, this one decides to have a quest and that makes it more interesting by default.
I’m not one for CLAMP’s art here. It’s never been my favourite style to begin with, so that doesn’t help, but there are a few great moments. There’s a picture of the girls circled by their individual elements that works a treat and, yeah, the beasts are so fun. That flying fish was stellar.
But, if I ignore the things that wouldn’t bother somebody younger, is this still good? Yeah, I think it holds up. Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu start off way more dependable than most of their contemporaries and that’s pretty cool. I think a younger audience would find the comedy more enjoyable too (I’m just a curmudgeon).
With pretty much no objectionable content - one skirt flip gets stopped very fast - this is one of those rare manga that truly earns the title of ‘all ages’ and that’s a pretty solid recommend on its own.
3.5 stars - not exceptional, but I enjoyed this enough that I would totally read more of it and see where things lead from there. If you don’t mind some aspects that do show the age a little, it’s a great reminder of what good manga of that era could do.
When three separate schools head for Tokyo Tower, it’s a chance meeting between Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu. But they won’t really get to know one another until a wish from the imperilled princess of another world drags them off on an adventure like no other.
Well, it was like no other at the time anyway.
Nostalgia works in funny ways. I have zero experience with Magical Knights Rayearth, but I certainly know all about CLAMP. And I also have great fondness for the era of anime and manga where Tokyo Tower was somehow the place where literally everything happened (shout out to Tenchi Muyo in Love).
Thus, I was predisposed to enjoy this the moment it started and, while it is so very much of its era, the notion of magical girl isekai is one that probably should have been tapped into a few more times by now.
The girls come into this in broad strokes - Hikaru is the feisty one and definitely feels like she’s leading the trio simply by inertia. Meanwhile, Umi is the more aloof and refined one, leaving Fuu as the more pragmatic and smart one. That their uniforms and personalities colour code them to the elements of fire, water, and air is no coincidence, shall we say.
Clearly for a younger audience, I think there’s a lot here that would make this more than suitable. It’s perhaps a little too silly at times - we are definitely in the chibi era, although Sailor Moon was much worse - and it can undercut its gravitas with jokes.
The characters are all pretty one note so far - the bad guy has exactly one motivation, which is ‘do evil’ and the girls really don’t get fleshed out too much. The story wastes precious little time, occasionally to its detriment. When they get their weapons and suddenly reveal they ALL have combat training, it’s a little overboard.
While it mostly gets the job done and sells this new world - I do love the huge mystical beasts that keep showing up - some of the laughs that this generates are entirely at it rather than with it.
Clef kind of gets on the nerves after a while, which is too bad as he’s the one who gives the girls the lowdown once they’ve arrived, so he’s on the page quite a bit. Still, he’s at least counting on the trio to save the day, so he has more faith than, say, Tuxedo Mask.
Still, and this is probably down to me, when he proclaims that their clothes are too flimsy for their survival, but his solution is… their same clothes, just with a couple plates of armour on it? I nearly burst out laughing. Sometimes this is magical girl, but mostly it’s indeed isekai.
They get the genre trappings - cool gear and a mascot - and then are off to the races to try and earn their powers, save the day, and get themselves home. In regard to most current isekai that are boring power fantasies, this one decides to have a quest and that makes it more interesting by default.
I’m not one for CLAMP’s art here. It’s never been my favourite style to begin with, so that doesn’t help, but there are a few great moments. There’s a picture of the girls circled by their individual elements that works a treat and, yeah, the beasts are so fun. That flying fish was stellar.
But, if I ignore the things that wouldn’t bother somebody younger, is this still good? Yeah, I think it holds up. Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu start off way more dependable than most of their contemporaries and that’s pretty cool. I think a younger audience would find the comedy more enjoyable too (I’m just a curmudgeon).
With pretty much no objectionable content - one skirt flip gets stopped very fast - this is one of those rare manga that truly earns the title of ‘all ages’ and that’s a pretty solid recommend on its own.
3.5 stars - not exceptional, but I enjoyed this enough that I would totally read more of it and see where things lead from there. If you don’t mind some aspects that do show the age a little, it’s a great reminder of what good manga of that era could do.
November 23, 2023
Classics never get old, but what if they get an update such as a new translation of CLAMP’s masterpiece Magic Knight Rayearth?
I’ve always been a fan of the anime adaptation, but I must admit that in all those years I’ve never read the manga. This time, however, I didn’t let the opportunity pass me by, because the teenager in me came back in full force and demanded that I read it without a second thought! I don’t know about you, but I always listen to my inner voice—especially if it comes from the past and gets angry—and, as practically always, it never disappoints me. Just as the three middle school students are suddenly transported into a magical world, readers are also drawn into a mythical story from the very first page. Fast paced but packed with action and laughter, if you are a video game enthusiast, like me, you’ll find that the references one of the heroines keeps making to RPGs are spot on! How about it, would you like to experience a vibrant adventure, meet bizarre characters—not to mention one of the cutest!—and find yourself in a legendarygame world?
Don’t waste precious time, Cefiro is in grave danger and needs not only the help of the magic knights, but also your support, the prophecy says so—or maybe it’s me.
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley for an honest review. This does not affect in any way my opinion of the book nor the content of my review—originally posted on Darkest Sins.
I’ve always been a fan of the anime adaptation, but I must admit that in all those years I’ve never read the manga. This time, however, I didn’t let the opportunity pass me by, because the teenager in me came back in full force and demanded that I read it without a second thought! I don’t know about you, but I always listen to my inner voice—especially if it comes from the past and gets angry—and, as practically always, it never disappoints me. Just as the three middle school students are suddenly transported into a magical world, readers are also drawn into a mythical story from the very first page. Fast paced but packed with action and laughter, if you are a video game enthusiast, like me, you’ll find that the references one of the heroines keeps making to RPGs are spot on! How about it, would you like to experience a vibrant adventure, meet bizarre characters—not to mention one of the cutest!—and find yourself in a legendary
Don’t waste precious time, Cefiro is in grave danger and needs not only the help of the magic knights, but also your support, the prophecy says so—or maybe it’s me.
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley for an honest review. This does not affect in any way my opinion of the book nor the content of my review—originally posted on Darkest Sins.
November 25, 2025
Nunca me cansaré de esta historia, y ahora que pronto viene el nuevo anime, pues sentí que debía leerla una vez mas.
Son tremendos los cambios que uno se encuentra en el manga comparados con el anime de los 90, pero cada una de estas adopciones posee su propia magia y yo no puedo amar más.
Me sigue impactando el final, que ganas de verlo animado pronto.
Son tremendos los cambios que uno se encuentra en el manga comparados con el anime de los 90, pero cada una de estas adopciones posee su propia magia y yo no puedo amar más.
Me sigue impactando el final, que ganas de verlo animado pronto.
October 7, 2023
Classic 90s here. A little bit Sailor Moon, a little bit Tenchi Muyo (Mokona giving me Ryo Okhi vibes) all in an Isekai/portal fantasy package.
I enjoyed this, and the twang of nostalgia it inspired. Will definitely read more.
I enjoyed this, and the twang of nostalgia it inspired. Will definitely read more.
July 7, 2024
Hồi nhỏ mình thích bộ này chỉ sau Sakura, mà giờ đọc lại thấy cringe quá trời, với em main cũng nhạt nhất (và tuyến tình cảm của em cũng xàm nhất luôn) trong 3 người nữa, đúng kiểu thánh nữ điển hình ấy :)) Được cái art trong thời kỳ đỉnh cao của Clamp nên đẹp mê mẩn, mấy cảnh combat với biến hình chiến vđ, và chems của 2 cặp còn lại rất dễ thương và mlem :))
January 1, 2025
Pretty cool art - but the slow beginning and some awkward pacing made it more of chore to begin with.
January 1, 2026
Since volume 1 has a lot of world-building, I would guess there will be more action in upcoming volumes. Cool artwork but it feels like the storyline is still being established.
August 29, 2018
A beautiful return to girls’ fantasy stories such as The Wizard of Oz, The Seven Year Old Wonder Book, and Alice in Wonderland, mingling with elements of the legendary epic and a classic roleplaying scenario conveyed within manga form. The girls are a little older than in the stories mentioned above, but the fate of a magical world is in their hands, which they struggle to save.
Hikaru is tiny, with with a brave heart, filled with innocent enthusiasm and eagerness for any challenge or new experience which crosses her path. Her affinity is fire. Umi is elegant, beautiful, and a deft hand with a rapier, possessing a sharp temper and a tendency to freak out in the face of trouble. Her affinity is water. Fuu is thoughtful, pragmatic, and has a keen eye and hand at archery, displaying a playful, almost mischievous sense of humour when facing the unknown. All three girls finds themselves being summoned by Princess Emeraude of Rayearth, who pleads with them to save her world when they disappear from their respective school touring groups at the Tokyo Tower. Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu are thrown together, encountering the ancient, yet childlike sorcerer, Guru Clef. They also encounter the sensuously beautiful, yet sinister High Priest Zagato and his minions, determined to dispatch them before they can become Magic Knights. Alternating fleeing and fighting, the trio of young heroes find themselves in the Forest of Silence. There they must convince the mercurial and mysterious Weapomaster Presea to craft them the weapons they need to complete their quest. They also meet Mokona, a strange creature whom appears to be an ally, capable of helping them with the practical concerns of their journey (like food and a place to sleep) while they travel. Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu are going to need all the help they can get, as well as to muster their own strength. For whether they can get the weapons they require or the very material to create those weapons depends on their own hearts.
The magic in this resonated for me in a special way which struck deep at what I hope to achieve in my own work. Everything depended on emotion and heart. The gems on the Magic Knights’s gloves or some magical creatures or magic practictioners, capable of making weapons, tents, and food appear and disappear reminded me of some of the children’s classics I grew up with. The backgrounds and character designs were exquisite, detailed, filled with intricate patterns or flowing shapes which evoked both the fantastic and the Baroque, yet were unique. The story has the simple directness of a fairy tale or a children’s classic, while offering hints of layers waiting beneath the simplicity. The character of Presea was a marvelous blend of wisdom and fun, interacting seamlessly with the three main characters and Mokona. Other characters I took a while to warm up to, but there was no one I especially disliked and a lot of what feels like intentional room for growth. Light hearted, playful moments balanced well with the gravity of the epic. For all of these things, I give this book four stars.
Hikaru is tiny, with with a brave heart, filled with innocent enthusiasm and eagerness for any challenge or new experience which crosses her path. Her affinity is fire. Umi is elegant, beautiful, and a deft hand with a rapier, possessing a sharp temper and a tendency to freak out in the face of trouble. Her affinity is water. Fuu is thoughtful, pragmatic, and has a keen eye and hand at archery, displaying a playful, almost mischievous sense of humour when facing the unknown. All three girls finds themselves being summoned by Princess Emeraude of Rayearth, who pleads with them to save her world when they disappear from their respective school touring groups at the Tokyo Tower. Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu are thrown together, encountering the ancient, yet childlike sorcerer, Guru Clef. They also encounter the sensuously beautiful, yet sinister High Priest Zagato and his minions, determined to dispatch them before they can become Magic Knights. Alternating fleeing and fighting, the trio of young heroes find themselves in the Forest of Silence. There they must convince the mercurial and mysterious Weapomaster Presea to craft them the weapons they need to complete their quest. They also meet Mokona, a strange creature whom appears to be an ally, capable of helping them with the practical concerns of their journey (like food and a place to sleep) while they travel. Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu are going to need all the help they can get, as well as to muster their own strength. For whether they can get the weapons they require or the very material to create those weapons depends on their own hearts.
The magic in this resonated for me in a special way which struck deep at what I hope to achieve in my own work. Everything depended on emotion and heart. The gems on the Magic Knights’s gloves or some magical creatures or magic practictioners, capable of making weapons, tents, and food appear and disappear reminded me of some of the children’s classics I grew up with. The backgrounds and character designs were exquisite, detailed, filled with intricate patterns or flowing shapes which evoked both the fantastic and the Baroque, yet were unique. The story has the simple directness of a fairy tale or a children’s classic, while offering hints of layers waiting beneath the simplicity. The character of Presea was a marvelous blend of wisdom and fun, interacting seamlessly with the three main characters and Mokona. Other characters I took a while to warm up to, but there was no one I especially disliked and a lot of what feels like intentional room for growth. Light hearted, playful moments balanced well with the gravity of the epic. For all of these things, I give this book four stars.
March 9, 2021
Como saben estoy en el club de monitos chinos de mi amigo Chris y por lo mismo nos leemos manga, en este mes nos toca leer uno dedicado a chicas mágicas, por eso nos estamos leyendo toda la saga completa de las guerreras mágicas, que les diré que tengo un vago recuerdo de este anime que veía por allá del 97-98 cuando lo pasaban en el canal 7 y ahora que me estoy leyendo el manga me acuerdo de pocas cosas pero debo decir que la historia me esta gustando mucho.
Por vemos 3 chicas que desde Tokio son convocadas por la princesa Esmerulde para salvar su reino que es Cephiro de las manos del malvado Zagado y por lo mismo deben ellas de lograr convocar a los Mashins que junto a ellas ayudaran a librar a Cephiro de todo este mal.
Por lo que veo y es algo que no me había dado cuenta o no sucedía en mangas que yo había leído anterior mente, pues los japos son muy dados de ir al grano de la historia no se detienen en cosas y van a lo que tienen que ir, por que desde este 1er tomo nos introducen a lo que es ya el reino de Cephiro y a lo que nuestras 3 chicas tienen que hacer para convertirse en las guerreras mágicas, yo pensé que al menos nos iban a dar alguna pincelada de la vida de cada una de ellas o algo y no casi casi en la 4ta hoja del manga ya las introducen al conflicto.
Como les decía al principio tengo un recuerdo muy vago de haber visto el anime en el canal 7, así que de una que otra cosa me acordaba, como de su mascota que las ayuda y guía a lograr ciertas cosas o de alguno que otro personaje, como la chica que se dedica a crear armas de evolución, pero por lo demás no recuerdo, pero de que me esta gustando la historia me esta gustando ya que no es comparar pero me recuerda mucho a Sailor Moon y a todo este mundo de las chicas guerreras que tienen la misión de salvar al mundo, creo que si pudiera si me compraba los tomos del manga, creo que vale mucho la pena.
Por lo que vi en este 1er tomo a pesar de que las Clamp que son las autoras de este manga van directo a lo que tienen que ir, sigue siendo un tomo introductorio ya que de una manera rápida nos dan una introducción de lo que son los personajes de Cephiro, así como de que es este lugar y por que se comporta de esta manera muy extraña, sin duda un manga que recomiendo si tienen ganas de leer algo diferente que no sea lo típico como Sailor Moon, o si ya tienen algún bagaje de este estilo o simplemente les gustan los manga de chicas mágicas como Doremi o Little Witch Academia, creo que esta historia de las Guerreras Magicas es para ustedes, por que engancha y a pesar de lo que dije al ser asi el tomo se va extremadamente rápido y lo disfrutas mucho, sin duda me encanto y se los recomiendo ampliamente.
entrada completa en: http://calderoliterario7.blogspot.mx
Por vemos 3 chicas que desde Tokio son convocadas por la princesa Esmerulde para salvar su reino que es Cephiro de las manos del malvado Zagado y por lo mismo deben ellas de lograr convocar a los Mashins que junto a ellas ayudaran a librar a Cephiro de todo este mal.
Por lo que veo y es algo que no me había dado cuenta o no sucedía en mangas que yo había leído anterior mente, pues los japos son muy dados de ir al grano de la historia no se detienen en cosas y van a lo que tienen que ir, por que desde este 1er tomo nos introducen a lo que es ya el reino de Cephiro y a lo que nuestras 3 chicas tienen que hacer para convertirse en las guerreras mágicas, yo pensé que al menos nos iban a dar alguna pincelada de la vida de cada una de ellas o algo y no casi casi en la 4ta hoja del manga ya las introducen al conflicto.
Como les decía al principio tengo un recuerdo muy vago de haber visto el anime en el canal 7, así que de una que otra cosa me acordaba, como de su mascota que las ayuda y guía a lograr ciertas cosas o de alguno que otro personaje, como la chica que se dedica a crear armas de evolución, pero por lo demás no recuerdo, pero de que me esta gustando la historia me esta gustando ya que no es comparar pero me recuerda mucho a Sailor Moon y a todo este mundo de las chicas guerreras que tienen la misión de salvar al mundo, creo que si pudiera si me compraba los tomos del manga, creo que vale mucho la pena.
Por lo que vi en este 1er tomo a pesar de que las Clamp que son las autoras de este manga van directo a lo que tienen que ir, sigue siendo un tomo introductorio ya que de una manera rápida nos dan una introducción de lo que son los personajes de Cephiro, así como de que es este lugar y por que se comporta de esta manera muy extraña, sin duda un manga que recomiendo si tienen ganas de leer algo diferente que no sea lo típico como Sailor Moon, o si ya tienen algún bagaje de este estilo o simplemente les gustan los manga de chicas mágicas como Doremi o Little Witch Academia, creo que esta historia de las Guerreras Magicas es para ustedes, por que engancha y a pesar de lo que dije al ser asi el tomo se va extremadamente rápido y lo disfrutas mucho, sin duda me encanto y se los recomiendo ampliamente.
entrada completa en: http://calderoliterario7.blogspot.mx
July 21, 2018
✵ Everything about this volume works for me and my personal preferences as a reader. I'm going to describe the different elements for you but even though these elements are handled well, this is definitely the type of work that depends on your personal preferences.
✵ The story-telling is specific to the time it was written in which includes a fast and typical quest introduction.
✵ This is a pure portal fantasy, complete with normal high schoolers obtaining magical powers, having to save a princess, and wielding weapons for the first time.
✵ The characters are distinctly different but not so much that they fall into tropes. They read as organic people and are immediately likable.
✵ Their friendship is instant and without conflict. The girl-power element that's important in magical girl manga is emphasized, as it should be.
✵ I'm enjoying rooting for our heroes and I'm hoping that there will be character development throughout.
✵ We're already being set up for interesting dynamics between the protagonists and secondary characters.
✵ The secondary characters are not just props. I can tell that if there will be deaths or betrayals, they will hurt me.
I will be continuing on with this series.
✵ The story-telling is specific to the time it was written in which includes a fast and typical quest introduction.
✵ This is a pure portal fantasy, complete with normal high schoolers obtaining magical powers, having to save a princess, and wielding weapons for the first time.
✵ The characters are distinctly different but not so much that they fall into tropes. They read as organic people and are immediately likable.
✵ Their friendship is instant and without conflict. The girl-power element that's important in magical girl manga is emphasized, as it should be.
✵ I'm enjoying rooting for our heroes and I'm hoping that there will be character development throughout.
✵ We're already being set up for interesting dynamics between the protagonists and secondary characters.
✵ The secondary characters are not just props. I can tell that if there will be deaths or betrayals, they will hurt me.
I will be continuing on with this series.
July 12, 2016
Magic Knight Rayearth - Taikasoturit 1 oli nostalginen matka nuoruuteeni. Katsoin nimittäin mangasta tehtyä animesarjaa tv:stä ollessani vielä yläasteella vuonna 2000. Katsoin myös Sailor Moonia samoihin aikoihin.
Olin unohtanut MKR:n juonen lähes kokonaan, mutta se teki lukemisesta hauskempaa, kun ei tiennyt mitä tulee tapahtumaan. Ensimmäisessä osassa esitellään vasta vähän hahmoja ja outoa fantasiamaailmaa nimeltään Cephiro. Varasinkin heti kirjastosta lisää luettavaa, sillä tarina pääsi vasta alkuun. Taikasoturien tarina on jaettu kahteen kolmiosaiseen julkaisuun Taikasoturit I ja Taikasoturit II.
Piirrostyyli toi mieleen suosikki mangakani Arina Tanemuran. Yllätyin kuullessani, että CLAMP on itseasiassa nimimerkki, jonka taakse piiloutuu neljän hengen piirtäjäporukka, joka on luonut myös muita suosittuja sarjoja MKR:n lisäksi, joskin se on varmasti yksi tunnetuimmista ryhmän teoksista.
Magic Knight Rayearth sopinee parhaiten vähemmän mangaa lukeneille, sillä se on hyvin perinteistä fantasia-tyttömangaa, vaikka välillä se tiedostaa jopa itse oman kliseisyytensä ja ottaa siihen humoristisesti kantaa.
Olin unohtanut MKR:n juonen lähes kokonaan, mutta se teki lukemisesta hauskempaa, kun ei tiennyt mitä tulee tapahtumaan. Ensimmäisessä osassa esitellään vasta vähän hahmoja ja outoa fantasiamaailmaa nimeltään Cephiro. Varasinkin heti kirjastosta lisää luettavaa, sillä tarina pääsi vasta alkuun. Taikasoturien tarina on jaettu kahteen kolmiosaiseen julkaisuun Taikasoturit I ja Taikasoturit II.
Piirrostyyli toi mieleen suosikki mangakani Arina Tanemuran. Yllätyin kuullessani, että CLAMP on itseasiassa nimimerkki, jonka taakse piiloutuu neljän hengen piirtäjäporukka, joka on luonut myös muita suosittuja sarjoja MKR:n lisäksi, joskin se on varmasti yksi tunnetuimmista ryhmän teoksista.
Magic Knight Rayearth sopinee parhaiten vähemmän mangaa lukeneille, sillä se on hyvin perinteistä fantasia-tyttömangaa, vaikka välillä se tiedostaa jopa itse oman kliseisyytensä ja ottaa siihen humoristisesti kantaa.
August 10, 2014
My opinion of this book: complicated
It acts like a video game. One with a super long exposition where next to nothing happens. One where you sit and stare, unable to do anything for forever. Too much talking, not enough action, and when we get action, it's anti-climactic. Though, CLAMP has always seemed to struggle with fight scenes (excepting Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE).
The characters, however, are pretty good, though the art can be a little... off at times.
It acts like a video game. One with a super long exposition where next to nothing happens. One where you sit and stare, unable to do anything for forever. Too much talking, not enough action, and when we get action, it's anti-climactic. Though, CLAMP has always seemed to struggle with fight scenes (excepting Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE).
The characters, however, are pretty good, though the art can be a little... off at times.
November 22, 2020
J'ai beaucoup aimé découvrir cette série de Clamp ! Des magical girls dans un univers fantasy, qui colle bien à la mode des isekai actuelle du coup.
Les trois héroïnes sont très sympathiques, le trait est bien sûr très joli et emblématique de ce studio. L'histoire n'a rien de très original dans ce premier tome mais je lirais la suite avec plaisir, surtout que c'est une série plutôt courte.
Les trois héroïnes sont très sympathiques, le trait est bien sûr très joli et emblématique de ce studio. L'histoire n'a rien de très original dans ce premier tome mais je lirais la suite avec plaisir, surtout que c'est une série plutôt courte.
December 1, 2020
LA verdad es que hace mucho tenia ganas de leer este manga por que siempre vi el anime y este primer tomo me encanto. No solo que es semejante al anime sino que tiene reacciones mas normales que el anime y eso me encanto. La verdad es que leer este manga me a encantado y quiero seguir pronto como el próximo.
WEN
WEN
October 21, 2023
Oh, now this is nostalgic! I haven't read Magic Knight Rayearth since the 90s. It's nice to see it back again and getting a gorgeous clean translation like this.
The story itself is a bit immature and best suited to middle school; it's hard to give a real rating on it with this much nostalgia, but I found it mostly held up to my memories of it, at least!
The story itself is a bit immature and best suited to middle school; it's hard to give a real rating on it with this much nostalgia, but I found it mostly held up to my memories of it, at least!
December 12, 2017
I do remember the anime! Glad I picked this up!
March 8, 2024
ADORED. Eagerly awaiting volume 2.
September 12, 2023
3.5/5
- Thank you to the author and the publisher for putting this title as a "read now" on NetGalley. -
Kodansha is putting on NG so many titles on read now and I'm living for it!!
I remember seeing the anime back in the days before going to school and singing the main theme song almost every day. It's one of those childhood pillars and reading it now it's making it feel so nostalgic.
CLAMP's drawings are amazing, they are full of heart and talent and will probably always be my faves.
The story tho was missing something.
Usually I get into the story immediately, but this time it took me way more than expected and I still have that feeling that something was missing from it.
It's missing that spark of magic to making it feel magical, if you get what I mean.
It's definitely a story worth to read, especially if you grew up watching it like me.
It's time to read where everything started. This volume is only an intro to the whole adventure.
- Thank you to the author and the publisher for putting this title as a "read now" on NetGalley. -
Kodansha is putting on NG so many titles on read now and I'm living for it!!
I remember seeing the anime back in the days before going to school and singing the main theme song almost every day. It's one of those childhood pillars and reading it now it's making it feel so nostalgic.
CLAMP's drawings are amazing, they are full of heart and talent and will probably always be my faves.
The story tho was missing something.
Usually I get into the story immediately, but this time it took me way more than expected and I still have that feeling that something was missing from it.
It's missing that spark of magic to making it feel magical, if you get what I mean.
It's definitely a story worth to read, especially if you grew up watching it like me.
It's time to read where everything started. This volume is only an intro to the whole adventure.
August 13, 2025
Si en la literatura te gusta el romantasy, entonces CLAMP es tu lugar seguro en el manga.
Recibí los tres primeros tomos de regalo y ay, siento un abracito al alma. Característico de las CLAMP es su construcción de mundos fantásticos con personajes muy bien desarrollados y entrañables, con los que empatizas rápidamente, congeniando de forma preciosa el avance de la historia con las personalidades de Hikaru, Umi y Fuu; de inmediato lo sabes... sin alguna de ellas, Magic Knight Rayearth no es lo que es.
(Y sin Mokona, por supuesto).
Un primer tomo redondito, que sirve de world building y con un final que te deja expectante de continuar.
Recibí los tres primeros tomos de regalo y ay, siento un abracito al alma. Característico de las CLAMP es su construcción de mundos fantásticos con personajes muy bien desarrollados y entrañables, con los que empatizas rápidamente, congeniando de forma preciosa el avance de la historia con las personalidades de Hikaru, Umi y Fuu; de inmediato lo sabes... sin alguna de ellas, Magic Knight Rayearth no es lo que es.
(Y sin Mokona, por supuesto).
Un primer tomo redondito, que sirve de world building y con un final que te deja expectante de continuar.
August 27, 2024
Como la 5ta versión de salvar otro mundo, que solo los de Japón pueden hacer.
La historia es mucho más fluída, los personajes tienen más personaldiad, la historia es lo mismo pero hasta los diálogos se sienten mejor para un manga. Los diseños también se ven mejor.
La historia empieza también con la "torre de Tokyo", como Sakura y X. También la idea de la magia va parecido a las cartas Clow. Ojalá esté buena.
Y genial conocer a la Mokona original.
La historia es mucho más fluída, los personajes tienen más personaldiad, la historia es lo mismo pero hasta los diálogos se sienten mejor para un manga. Los diseños también se ven mejor.
La historia empieza también con la "torre de Tokyo", como Sakura y X. También la idea de la magia va parecido a las cartas Clow. Ojalá esté buena.
Y genial conocer a la Mokona original.
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