Magic Knight Rayearth Uses “Yuzurenai Negai” in Episode One, Releases Classic Song Digitally

The earlier anime’s theme sounded at the start of a new story! The official site announced October 8 that Naomi Tamura’s “Yuzurenai Negai” was used as an insert song in episode one of *Magic Knight Rayearth*, aired Wednesday, October 7.

It opened the previous TV anime, which began in 1994, and was performed at NHK’s 1995 Kohaku Uta Gassen.

First Digital Release After More Than 30 Years

“Yuzurenai Negai” has also received its first digital release since its original 1994 debut. Viewers moved by the first episode can now listen again whenever they like.

Tamura shared a comment on the official site’s music page. She celebrated the beginning of a new battle in the Reiwa era and said she was honored for the song to be heard in episode one.

Hikaru’s Classmates Announced

The cast members playing the classmates who came to Tokyo Tower with Hikaru in episode one were also revealed: M.A.O, Natsumi Takamori, and Miyuki Sakurai.

When to Watch

The series airs in the IMAnimation W block on TV Asahi affiliates nationwide Wednesdays at 11:45 p.m., except in some areas. Streaming begins on various services Thursdays from 12:15 a.m. AT-X begins October 11 and Animax November 7.