Three additional cast members for the upcoming TV anime remake of Magic Knight Rayearth were announced!

Princess Emeraude: Saori Hayami
Zagato: Yuki Ono
Mokona: Mika Kikuchi

Below are comments from each cast member:

Saori Hayami

I have been deeply moved and inspired countless times by CLAMP-sensei’s stories, characters, and dialogue.

I am truly honored to be able to participate in the Reiwa era’s Magic Knight Rayearth.

With respect for this long-loved work, I approached the recording sessions alongside the trustworthy cast members, striving to convey Princess Emeraude’s delicate emotions through my voice.

I sincerely hope you will look forward to the broadcast.

Rumi Ohkubo

This is Yuki Ono, playing the role of Zagato.

That’s right! From Rayearth! ! Zagato!!!

The bar was set very high from the audition stage, but I also felt a great sense of fulfillment because of that, so I was overjoyed when I heard the news that I had passed.

There are many things that I shouldn’t discuss here, but I would like to portray him while staying close to his own “wish.”

I would be very grateful if you would watch and see it.

Mika Kikuchi

My voice acting career began with Mokona=Modoki from Tsubasa Chronicle. Looking back, it feels like it went by in a flash, but before I knew it, more than 20 years had passed. I always wished to meet Mokona again someday, but I never imagined it would actually happen!

Mokona always gives me courage and energy.

I’m on a new journey with the three Magic Knights, who are so pure, strong, and beautiful they take my breath away, and I would be grateful if you would watch over us warmly.

My heart remains unchanged from back then to now; I will simply continue to perform with sincerity.

Please look forward to it.

Source: Magic Knight Rayearth TV Anime official website

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Mika Kikuchi makes so much sense! There couldn’t be anybody else playing Mokona. I’m pretty sure CLAMP had a saying on this.

As for Princess Emeraude’s voice actress, this is not her first involvement with a CLAMP anime, she also sang the first ED theme for the Cardcaptor Sakura Clear Card TV Anime, Jewelry.

Moreover, it’s been announced that the anime will have its world premiere at this year’s Anime Expo, on July 4th in Los Angeles, with the screening of episodes 1 and 2.

Cast members Rie Takahashi (Fuu Hououji) and Saori Hayami (Princess Emerauld) will be in attendance.

Source: Magic Knight Rayearth TV Anime official website