Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha (2004): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2004, Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha is an animation, action & adventure, drama and sci-fi & fantasy series.

What it’s about. Yuuno Scraia is a mage from a distant planet working to fix the problem he started when Jewel Seeds were accidentally spread around the world. In a failed attempt to seal a seed properly, he winds up on Earth in the form of a ferret. However, his battle with the seeds did not end upon reaching the Earth and he needs somebody else's help to seal the seeds for him. Takamachi Nanoha hears his telepathic cries for help and comes to his rescue. When she is given a pearl known as the Raging Heart she is able to transform into Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha and wield a staff to fend off the evil that lies within the Seeds. In order to help Yuuno complete his mission, she needs to seal all 21 Jewel Seeds away, but Fate may be playing a hand in the matter to prevent Nanoha's goals.

Who’s in it. Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha stars Yukari Tamura as Nanoha Takamachi (voice), Nana Mizuki as Fate Testarossa (voice), Aya Hisakawa as Lindy Harlaown and Mikako Takahashi as Chrono Haraoun, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha 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 Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha page.

If you liked it. Fans of Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.