Anime like Magic Knight Rayearth (2026)

Cardcaptor Sakura

Also known as Cardcaptor Sakura.

Studio: MADHOUSE , NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan , NHK , Kodansha , Sogo Vision , YTV , NHK Enterprises , NIS America Inc.
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Fantasy , Mahou Shoujo , Romance

One day, Kinomoto Sakura, a 4th grader stumbles upon the mysterious book of Clow. Upon opening it and reading the name of The Windy aloud, Sakura scatters the cards to the winds. Sakura is elected and appointed by Keroberos, Guardian of the Cards to capture the remaining cards. With her friend Tomoyo and rival Syaoran, Sakura begins an adventure that will forever change her.

Tags: Magic , Shoujo , Female Protagonist , Urban Fantasy , Coming of Age , Primarily Child Cast , Episodic , Family Life , School , Henshin , Dissociative Identities , Reincarnation , Tsundere , Love Triangle , Unrequited Love , LGBTQ+ Themes , Fashion , Bisexual , Age Gap , Heterosexual , Iyashikei , Boys' Love , Fairy , Agender , Martial Arts , Time Manipulation , Kaiju , Amnesia , Time Skip , Transgender , Archery

Kanata Kara

Also known as From Far Away.

Studio: Studio DEEN , Rakuten , NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan , Hakusensha , TOKYO MX , ABC Animation , Studio DEEN , Movic , WOWOW , KLOCKWORX
Status: Releasing
Genres: Adventure , Fantasy , Romance

On her way home from school one day, Noriko is unexpectedly plunged into a strange and extraordinary fantasy world. Her troubles compound exponentially when she is rescued and befriended by a handsome young man by the name of Izark. He may be brave and courageous, but inside Izark lurks the darkest evil imaginable. And according to an ancient prophecy, Noriko possesses the power to unleash that evil. Now, inexorably bound together, these two unlikely allies must navigate a world both wondrous and hostile.



Tags: Shoujo , Isekai , Heterosexual , Language Barrier , Female Protagonist

Tenkuu no Escaflowne

Also known as Vision of Escaflowne.

Studio: Sunrise , Funimation , Selecta Visión
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Fantasy , Mecha , Romance

High school student Hitomi is transported from Earth to the magical world of Gaea, where she meets boy prince Van Fanel, and is caught up in his quest to unite the countries of Gaea against the ominous Zaibach empire. On the way, she discovers an hidden ability and strives to unravel layers of mystery surrounding Van, his past, and the giant machine known as Escaflowne.



Tags: Isekai , Lost Civilization , Love Triangle , Dragons , Travel , Swordplay , Politics , War , Proxy Battle , Fugitive , Orphan , Prophecy , Exiled , Female Protagonist , Super Robot , Mythology , Royal Affairs , Kemonomimi , Estranged Family , Body Horror , Unrequited Love , Cyborg , Memory Manipulation , Nekomimi , Robots , Athletics , Heterosexual , Tragedy , Gender Bending , Twins , Arranged Marriage , Gore , Shapeshifting , Philosophy , Dissociative Identities , Primarily Teen Cast , Anthropomorphism

Princess-Session Orchestra

Studio: King Records , SILVER LINK.
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Mahou Shoujo , Music

The anime takes place in Alicepia, which is a mysterious country that has existed since ancient times. The inhabitants of Alicepia, the Alicepians, are a fun-loving people, but one day mysterious monsters called Jamaock appeared to threaten the peace of Alicepia. The story follows a trio of "princesses" who never forget the song in their hearts, even when facing such danger and step up to save the day with the power of music.



Tags: Henshin , Idol , Kids , Super Power , Female Protagonist , Dancing , Urban Fantasy , Primarily Female Cast , Magic , Superhero , Fairy , Urban , Aromantic , Tokusatsu , Acting , Kaiju , Tomboy , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Martial Arts , Cosplay , Cosmic Horror , Isekai , Episodic , Swordplay , Tragedy , Amnesia , School , LGBTQ+ Themes , Yuri , Food , Crossdressing

Tokyo Mew Mew New~♡

Also known as TOKYO MEW MEW NEW.

Studio: Yumeta Company , Graphinica , Pony Canyon , Kodansha , TV Tokyo , Dentsu , Sentai Filmworks
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Comedy , Fantasy , Mahou Shoujo , Romance , Sci-Fi

The scientists of the μ(Mew) Project use DNA of endangered species to create a team of heroines imbued with amazing super-human abilities. One of them, Ichigo Momomiya, awakens to discover she is armed with all the skills of a Iriomote cat. Ichigo must band together with other Mew Mew girls to repel an alien incursion, all the while hiding their thrilling double lives from friends and family.



Tags: Shoujo , Female Protagonist , Urban Fantasy , Aliens , Kemonomimi , Magic , Love Triangle , Primarily Female Cast , Superhero , Urban , Henshin , Primarily Teen Cast , Heterosexual , School , Maids , Animals , Environmental , Archery , Super Power , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Restaurant , Primarily Child Cast , Kuudere , Shapeshifting

Juuni Kokuki

Also known as The Twelve Kingdoms.

Studio: Studio Pierrot , Sogo Vision , Discotek
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Fantasy , Supernatural

Nakajima Youko is your average somewhat timid high school student. One day, a strange man named Keiki appears before her, swearing allegiance. Before she could properly register what was happening, demon-like creatures attack Youko and her friends, after which they are pulled into a different world. A world unlike what she has ever known. Separated from Keiki, Youko and her friends must do whatever they can if they wish to survive in this new world.

Tags: Isekai , Female Protagonist , Coming of Age , Politics , Language Barrier , War , Conspiracy , Tragedy , Kingdom Management , Youkai , Swordplay , Bullying , Anthropomorphism , Shapeshifting , Magic , Military , Shrine Maiden , Royal Affairs , Shoujo , Tanned Skin , Alternate Universe , Chimera , Travel , Fugitive , Survival , Crossdressing

Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card-hen

Also known as Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card.

Studio: MADHOUSE , NHK , NHK Enterprises , Kodansha
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Comedy , Fantasy , Mahou Shoujo , Romance

The power of the Clow is back! As Sakura settles into a normal routine, she prepares to face her newest challenge - junior high! While her classes are challenging, things start looking up when Xiaolang Li reappears and says he'll be staying for good. But when she has a strange dream about a mysterious figure and wakes to find her Clow Cards completely clear, she must return to her duty as Cardcaptor.



Tags: Female Protagonist , Urban Fantasy , Shoujo , Magic , School , Primarily Teen Cast , Henshin , Coming of Age , Food , Bisexual , Time Manipulation , Heterosexual , LGBTQ+ Themes , Primarily Female Cast , Dissociative Identities , Cheerleading , Kemonomimi

Kabushiki Gaisha Magi Lumiere 2nd Season

Also known as Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. Season 2.

Studio: J.C.STAFF , Dentsu , Nippon Television Network
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy , Fantasy , Mahou Shoujo

Magical Girls - they're strong, cool and agile. Everyone wants to be one. Popular and high-paying, it's a respectable line of work. Kana Sakuragi, Hitomi Koshigaya, and the members of Magilumiere work to promote the Alice System, which allows Magical Girls to order the magic they need to battle. But behind the scenes, factions seeking to ease magic regulations and make a profit are moving...



Tags: Shounen , Urban Fantasy , Magic , Work , Henshin , Female Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , Urban , Office Lady , Office , Swordplay , Shrine Maiden , Crossdressing , Software Development , Estranged Family

Fushigi Yuugi

Also known as Fushigi Yugi: The Mysterious Play.

Studio: Studio Pierrot , TV Tokyo , NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan , Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions , Yomiko Advertising , Media Blasters , Apollon
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Comedy , Drama , Fantasy , Romance

While visiting the National Library, junior-high students Miaka Yuuki and Yui Hongo are transported into the world of a mysterious book set in ancient China, “The Universe of The Four Gods.” Miaka suddenly finds herself with the responsibility of being the priestess of Suzaku, and must find all of her celestial warriors for the purpose of summoning Suzaku for three wishes. However, the enemy nation of the god Seiryuu has manipulated Yui into becoming the priestess of Seiryuu. As enemies, the former best friends begin their long struggle to summon their respective gods and obtain their wishes…

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Tags: Female Protagonist , Shoujo , Isekai , Magic , Historical , Heterosexual , Foreign , Mythology , Coming of Age , Travel , Gods , War , Super Power , Male Harem , Tragedy , Ancient China , Love Triangle , Crime , Martial Arts , Revenge , Nudity , Dragons , Reincarnation , Crossdressing , Twins , Suicide , Demons

Inuyasha

Also known as InuYasha.

Studio: Kyoto Animation , Sunrise , Yomiuri TV , Viz Media , Selecta Visión
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Comedy , Fantasy , Romance

Kagome Higurashi, an average ninth grader, gets pulled into an ancient well by a demon, bringing her 500 years in the past to the feudal era. There, she meets Inuyasha, a half-demon who seeks the Shikon Jewel to make himself a full-fledged demon. With Inuyasha and new friends, Kagome's search for the Jewel of Four Souls begins...



Tags: Youkai , Reincarnation , Demons , Historical , Female Protagonist , Love Triangle , Rural , Magic , Heterosexual , Swordplay , Shounen , Revenge , Isekai , Tsundere , Travel , Monster Boy , Kemonomimi , Time Manipulation , Archery , Male Protagonist , Shrine Maiden , Shapeshifting , Orphan , Curses , Episodic , Necromancy , Age Gap , Kuudere , Body Horror , Monster Girl , Primarily Teen Cast , Memory Manipulation