Rayearth (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1997, Rayearth is an action, fantasy, adventure and animation film directed by Keitaro Motonaga, running about 135 minutes. “To save the Earth, we'll safeguard our dream” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the kingdom of Cephiro invades Earth, three girls (Hikaru, Umi and Fuu) are chosen to awake mythical spirits to protect the planet. Compilation of the 3 OVA mini-series launched between 25/07/1997 and 24/11/1997.
Who’s in it. Rayearth stars Hiroko Kasahara as Hououji Fuu, Konami Yoshida as Ryuuzaki Umi, Hekiru Shiina as Shidou Hikaru and Megumi Ogata as Emeraude / Eagle Vision, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Rayearth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rayearth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rayearth tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rayearth (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rayearth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rayearth worth watching?
- Rayearth holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, adventure and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rayearth?
- Rayearth stars Hiroko Kasahara, Konami Yoshida, Hekiru Shiina, Megumi Ogata and Nozomu Sasaki.
- When was Rayearth released?
- Rayearth was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.