There are so many series that I want to try to read but at the same time, I’m so worried I’m going to be burned again by your stupid deux ex machina. You either confound me or I adore you to where I want to be proud that I’m a huge fan of yours.

And for everyone else, it's just an excellent read. Though it's an older work (as reflected by the art style) it's a classic and is a must-read for any die-hard CLAMP fan. As the story progresses they all grow in their characters and become strong young women, finding themselves and the power within to band together, become friends and attempt save the strange world.Ī beautiful tale of friendship, family, and inner-strength, this manga series is one of the best written. They are taught magic and told they are the Magic Knights of legend, but the girls just want to go home, as is expected of middle The story begins with three middle school girls - Hikaru, Umi and Fuu - being transported to a magical world known as Cephiro by the pillar, Princess Emeraude. The plot is interesting and keeps the reader guessing to the very end, as always the art is captivatingly beautiful, the characters are engaging and it's overall a beautiful piece of work. Though they have a long way to go, Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu will show that they have what it takes to live up to their titles as Magic Knights and bring salvation to Cephiro.ĬLAMP's first manga series, Magic Knight Rayearth is certainly one of their best works, if not their very best. To stand a chance against him, they must revive mysterious beings called Mashin.Īs Clef grants the trio armor and magic, one of Zagato's servants attacks, forcing the guru to send the girls away to the weaponsmith Presea and the rabbit-like guide Mokona, who can further equip them for their journey. In order to do so, they have to rescue Princess Emeraude from the clutches of the powerful Lord Zagato. Unfortunately for them, Clef explains that they cannot go home until they have saved Cephiro and banished the monsters plaguing it. While Hikaru finds the prospect exciting, Umi and Fuu simply want to return to their own world. They are soon greeted by Guru Clef, a youthful-looking man who informs them that they are the legendary Magic Knights summoned by Princess Emeraude to save this magical land known as Cephiro. EditSynopsis Three high school girls-hot-blooded Hikaru Shidou, haughty Umi Ryuuzaki, and gentle Fuu Hououji-have just met at Tokyo Tower when they hear a call for help that pulls them into another world.

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