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[Interview] Toshihiko Sahashi (Rayearth OVA – Music Composer)

Toshihiko Sahashi composed the music of Rayearth OVA. To him, it was a challenge to transmit the feeling of a world coming to an end that takes place…

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Interview: The Heike Story Music Composer Kensuke Ushio

Composer kensuke ushio, who has collaborated before with director Naoko Yamada on critically-acclaimed films such as A Silent Voice and Liz and the Blue Bird, talks about the…

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A Silent Voice, Liz and the Blue Bird, The Heike Story

Interview: Music Composer Shiro SAGISU on Returning to BLEACH

Shiro SAGISU shares the anime's most memorable track and it was like to revisit it for Thousand-Year Blood War.

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[Interview] Atsuko Ishida interview (Rayearth Anime Character Design)

Atsuko Ishida was chosen by CLAMP themselves to be the character designer for Rayearth anime. As character designer and animator, she faced several challenges. To her, the anime…

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[Interview] Toshihiro Hirano (Rayearth Anime & OVA Director)

Toshihiro Hirano, Rayearth anime and OVA director, tells us more about his experiences in making the Rayearth anime.

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Oct 25, 2023 • Subscribe

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[Interview] Toshihiro Hirano (Rayearth Anime & OVA Director)

Toshihiro Hirano, Rayearth anime and OVA director, tells us more about his experiences in making the Rayearth anime.

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Interview: Naruto Series Composer Yasuharu Takanashi

Naruto is a legendary anime, but without a doubt, the music helped catapult it to success. Jacki Jing talks with composer Yasuharu Takanashi now that the music is…

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Interview: BELLE Lead Composer Taisei Iwasaki

I love Belle so I jumped at the chance to talk with the film's lead composer Taisei Iwasaki. Read the full interview over at Anime News Network.

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Jan 23, 2022 • Subscribe

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[Interview] Mikihiro Iwata & Masahito Yoshioka (Rayearth Anime Producers)

Mikihiro Iwata and Masahito Yoshioka were among the producers of Rayearth anime. What stories do they have to tell about the production of the anime? INTERVIEW WITH MIKIHIRO…

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Interview: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Composer Akira Senju

Anime News Network had the opportunity to talk to Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood's composer Akira Senju about the process behind creating the soundtrack to the massively popular anime series.

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[Interview] Scenario Collection # 3 – Hayato Matsuo × Nanase Ohkawa Talk

This is the last talk contained in the Scenario Collection Books. This time Ohkawa talks with Rayearth music composer, Hayato Matsuo.

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[Interview] Masahiro Yamane (Rayearth Anime Mecha and Monster Design)

Masahiro Yamane was the mecha and monster designer for the Rayearth anime. He also participated as animation director in the second season.

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Oct 9, 2022 • Subscribe

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[Interview] Naomi Tamura (Rayearth Anime & OVA Theme Songs Singer)

Yuzurenai Negai is an important part of Japanese pop culture. With positive feelings, the message of never giving up, and a strong melody, it is a song well-known…

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[Interview] Megumi Kadonosono (Rayearth OVA – Character Design)

Megumi Kadonosono was the character designer of Rayearth OVA. However, she started working in the second season of the anime; probably, you would notice her contributions through her…

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Oct 20, 2022 • Subscribe

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[Interview] Shinobu Nishioka (Rayearth OVA – Picture Supervisor)

Shinobu Nishioka was the picture supervisor and a key animator for the three parts of the OVA. He also did illustrations for several OVA merchandise.

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[Interview] Yasuo Uragami (Rayearth OVA – Sound Director)

Yasuo Uragami, the genius behind the casting of Rayearth, directing the voice actors, and selecting the music for the right moment; it was a challenge for him to…

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Oct 22, 2022 • Subscribe

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[Interview] Magic Knight Rayearth Original Art Exhibition

In 1995, Magic Knight Rayearth had an Original Art Exhibition where original illustrations used for the manga, anime, and the Sega Saturn video game were displayed. This interview…

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[Interview] Katsuyoshi Kobayashi (Rayearth OVA – Sound Director)

Rayearth OVA had two sound directors, Yasuo Uragami and Katsuyoshi Kobayashi. Kobayashi did most of the work directing the voice actors at the studio.

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Oct 23, 2022 • Subscribe

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Exclusive Interview with Phantom Blood Musical Co-Composer, Rod Janois

We interviewed the French co-composer of Japan's recent JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood musical, Rod Janois!

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May 29, 2024 • Subscribe

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[Interview] Nozomu Sasaki (Rayearth OVA – Clef – Voice Actor)

Nozomu Sasaki is the Japanese voice actor who gave his voice to Master Mage Clef in the anime and OVA. As in the anime, Clef has a major…

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Dec 6, 2023 • Subscribe

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[Interview] CLAMP No Kiseki # 4 – Magic Knight Rayearth

Clamp no Kiseki is a 12-volume anthology that was released to celebrate CLAMP’s 15th anniversary. This interview with CLAMP is a must read for all Rayearth fans.

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Sep 22, 2021 • Subscribe

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[Information] Rayearth New Anime

This post will be updated with the latest info about the Rayearth new anime.

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Jul 4, 2024 • Subscribe

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[Interview] Megumi Ogata (Rayearth OVA – Emeraude & Eagle – Voice Actress)

Megumi Ogata gave her voice to Princess Emeraude and Eagle in the anime and OVA of Rayearth. In the OVA, Ogata had to play the role of Eagle…

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Oct 28, 2022 • Subscribe

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[Interview] Hiroko Kasahara (Rayearth OVA – Fuu Hououji – Voice Actress)

Hiroko Kasahara gave her healing voice to Fuu Hououji in the anime and OVA of Rayearth. For her, the OVA was a new experience and the farewell to…

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Oct 27, 2022 • Subscribe

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[Interview] Rieko Kodama (Rayearth Sega Saturn Video Game Director)

The legendary Phoenix Rie, Rieko Kodama, was the director and producer of several Sega classics such as Magic Knight Rayearth on Sega Saturn. Her goal for this game…

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Oct 29, 2022 • Subscribe

Phoenix, Magic Knight Rayearth

[Interview] Juurouta Kosugi (Rayearth OVA – Zagato & Lantis – Voice Actor)

Juurouta Kosugi is the Japanese voice actor who voiced Zagato and Lantis in the anime and OVA. In this interview, he briefly talks about the challenge of differentiating…

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Nov 6, 2023 • Subscribe

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[Interview] Konami Yoshida (Rayearth OVA – Umi Ryuuzaki – Voice Actress)

Konami Yoshida is the Japanese voice actress that gave her voice to Umi Ryuuzaki in the anime and OVA. After a long time without playing Umi, it was…

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Oct 26, 2022 • Subscribe

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[Interview] Wings of Hope – Toshihiro Hirano (Rayearth OVA Director)

It’s the only interview I have found in which director Toshihiro Hirano talks about the Special Edition of Rayearth OVA, Wings of Hope. What was the reason for…

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Jan 21, 2024 • Subscribe

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[Interview] Hekiru Shiina (Rayearth OVA – Hikaru Shidou – Voice Actress)

Hekiru Shiina is the Japanese voice actress that gave her voice to Hikaru Shidou in the anime and OVA. The OVA was like a reunion with an old…

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Oct 25, 2022 • Subscribe

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Newtype Exclusive Interview with Composer Kaoru Wada: Crafting the Soundscape of Ranma ½

The director's order: “A song with a melody.” Composer Wada discusses how they added a "Chinese feel" to the hit romantic comedy anime!

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[News] Rayearth Anime Exhibition (Update)

The official site for the Magic Knight Rayearth Anime 30th Anniversary Exhibition has opened. This is the updated information for this event.

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Nov 7, 2024 • Subscribe

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[Information] Rayearth Anime Exhibition Report

This exhibition was held in Tokyo as part of the celebrations for the 30th anniversary of the Rayearth anime. Join me to discover what this event offered fans!

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Jan 17, 2025 • Subscribe

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[News] Rayearth Anime Exhibition Announced!

An exhibition to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the broadcast of the Rayearth anime.

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[News] New Rayearth Anime Project!

The waiting for a new Rayearth anime is over!!!

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Jul 2, 2024 • Subscribe

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New Magic Knight Rayearth Anime?!

Oh wow! It was just announced that a new anime for Magic Knight Rayearth is in the works! Man, we classic shoujo and magical girl fans are eating…

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Episode 52: Rayearth Anime Season 1

Lucy and Robin discuss the first season of the Rayearth anime!

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[News] New Rayearth Anime Artbook Announced!

For those who love the Rayearth anime (1994), a new artbook will be released this November by Anime Style!

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Episode 53: Rayearth Anime Season 2

Lucy and Robin discuss the second season of the Rayearth anime…and all the unexpected twists and turns that entails!

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General Information Unit type: rune godPilot(s): Hikaru Shidou, Umi Ryuuzaki, Fuu HououjiOriginal mechanical designer: Masahiro Yamane Lineart Head Rear view

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Making The Colors Within: An Interview With Director Naoko Yamada and Composer Kensuke Ushio

Yamada and Ushio discuss their latest film, that Trainspotting music reference, and designing different character body types.

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Nov 1, 2024 • Subscribe

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Cheering for Gunma: Narenare -Cheer for you!- Anime Producer Hayato Kanno

We spoke with producer Hayato Kanno about the upcoming cheerleader-focused series and why Gunma prefecture was the perfect setting for the show.

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[Interview] Wings of Hope – Konami Yoshida (Rayearth OVA – Umi Ryuuzaki – Voice Actress)

Konami Yoshida is the Japanese voice actress who gave her voice to Umi Ryuuzaki. In this brief interview, Konami gives hints about how special Umi is to her.

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[Interview] Wings of Hope – Hekiru Shiina (Rayearth OVA – Hikaru Shidou – Voice Actress)

Hekiru Shiina is the Japanese voice actress who gave her voice to Hikaru Shidou. Hikaru in the anime and OVA has a different personality. In Wings of Hope,…

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[Interview] Wings of Hope – Megumi Ogata (Rayearth OVA – Emeraude & Eagle – Voice Actress)

Megumi Ogata gave her voice to Princess Emeraude and Eagle. Emeraude and Eagle have different personalities in the OVA; this was a big surprise to Ogata, especially in…

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Jan 26, 2024 • Subscribe

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[Interview] Wings of Hope – Hiroko Kasahara (Rayearth OVA – Fuu Hououji – Voice Actress)

Hiroko Kasahara gave her healing voice to Fuu Hououji. For Hiroko, Fuu is a special character similar to her to the point of experiencing the same suffering and…

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BELLE Lead Composer Taisei Iwasaki

ANN's Richard Eisenbeis had the opportunity to talk with Lead Composer Taisei Iwasaki about the process of creating the music that is so central to BELLE's narrative and…

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Jan 21, 2022 • Subscribe

BELLE