Naomi Tamura’s “Yuzurenai Negai,” which served as the opening theme for the 1994 TV anime series *Magic Knight Rayearth*, has been selected as an insert song for Episode 1 of the new TV anime adaptation.
Thirty years after its 1994 release, “Yuzurenai Negai” is now available for digital download for the first time!
・Naomi Tamura sings the opening theme for the 1994 TV anime
・A comment from Naomi Tamura has been released
・First-ever digital release 30 years after its 1994 debut
・Currently airing nationwide on the TV Asahi network every Wednesday at 11:45 PM
Details on the “Magical Knight Rayearth” Insert Song “Yuzurenai Negai”
The new TV anime “Magical Knight Rayearth” began airing on October 7, 2026.
“Yuzurenai Negai,” which was also performed at the 1995 NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen, set the tone for the story’s beginning in Episode 1!
Comment from Naomi Tamura
We’ve received a comment from Naomi Tamura, who sang the opening theme for the 1994 version, regarding Episode 1 of the Reiwa version!
“Yuzurenai Negai” Now Available for Digital Streaming for the First Time
“Yuzurenai Negai” is now available on various music streaming services!
| Song | Yuzurenai Negai |
|---|---|
| Artist | Naomi Tamura |
| Lyrics & Music | Lyrics: Naomi Tamura Music: Naomi Tamura & Kanmon Ishikawa |
| Streaming | List of Streaming Sites |
Broadcast and Streaming Information for the TV Anime “Magic Knight Rayearth”
Currently airing for two consecutive seasons on the TV Asahi network’s nationwide “IMAnimation W” timeslot!
| TV Asahi | Starting October 7, 2026, every Wednesday at 11:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Asahi Broadcasting Corporation | Starting October 7, 2026, every Wednesday at 1:03 a.m. |
| AT-X | Starting October 11, 2026, every Sunday at 9:30 PM *Reruns: Every Thursday at 5:00 AM, every Sunday at 6:30 AM |
| Animax | Starting November 7, 2026, every Saturday at 10:00 PM *Repeat broadcasts: Every Sunday at 7:00 AM |
| Streaming | Available sequentially starting October 8, 2026, at 12:15 a.m. *The streaming start date may vary by service. |
| Opening Theme | Jumei “Maiden’s Sword” Digital release on October 14, 2026 |
| Ending Theme | Yurina Kawaguchi “Star Light” Digital release on October 15, 2026 |
*Excludes certain regions from the TV Asahi nationwide network.
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| Official Website | Magic Knight Rayearth Insert Song “Yuzurenai Negai” |
|---|---|
| Song | Naomi Tamura “Yuzurenai Negai” |
| Episode in Which Used | TV Anime “Magic Knight Rayearth” Episode 1 Insert Song |
| Streaming | Now Available (Announcement of first digital release on October 8, 2026) |
| Broadcast | Starting October 7, 2026, every Wednesday at 11:45 PM TV Asahi Network nationwide “IMAnimation W” time slot *Excluding some regions |
| Official X | @rayearth_info |
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Frequently Asked Questions About “Yuzurenai Negai,” the Insert Song from *Magic Knight Rayearth*
What was the insert song in Episode 1 of the TV anime *Magic Knight Rayearth*?
It is “Yuzurenai Negai” by Naomi Tamura, which served as the opening theme for the 1994 TV anime series.
Can I listen to “Yuzurenai Negai” via digital streaming?
Thirty years after its 1994 release, the song is now available for digital streaming for the first time.
What are the broadcast times for the TV anime *Magic Knight Rayearth*?
Starting October 7, 2026, it airs every Wednesday at 11:45 PM on the TV Asahi network’s nationwide “IMAnimation W” timeslot (excluding some regions).
Please check the official website.
*Please note that the information in these articles may be outdated, so please check the official website for the latest details.
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