OVA
Description
Hailing from Tokyo, Japan, Hikaru Shidou—alternatively known as Luce in regional adaptations—resides with her mother and three older brothers: Satoru, Masaru, and Kakeru. Her father, a kendo instructor, departed on a training journey after her childhood victory over him in a match. The family operates a kendo dojo where Hikaru honed her swordsmanship. She owns a cherished dog named Hikari and attends junior high school, though her 145 cm stature often leads to her being mistaken for an elementary student. Academically, she excels in biology but struggles with music. Her interests include playing with Hikari and communicating with animals, aspiring to become a guide dog trainer. She favors ice cream and dislikes spicy foods.
During a Tokyo Tower field trip, Hikaru is transported alongside Umi Ryuuzaki and Fuu Hououji to Cephiro, summoned by Princess Emeraude as Magic Knights to rescue the realm from the priest Zagato, who imprisoned the Princess. Embracing her role, Hikaru awakens fire magic, wielding spells like "Flame Arrow" and "Crimson Lightning." Guided by sorcerer Clef and the creature Mokona, she obtains an Escudo-ore sword that ignites when touched by others and revives the fire-attuned Mashin Rayearth. Her trials include confronting an illusion of Hikari and dueling the brainwashed Lafarga to protect her friends. After defeating Zagato, the trio learns Emeraude summoned them to end her life due to her love for Zagato compromising her role as Cephiro’s Pillar. Hikaru participates in delivering the fatal blow, returning to Tokyo traumatized.
In Tokyo, Hikaru becomes withdrawn and silent, frequently visiting Tokyo Tower with Umi and Fuu to process their guilt. Upon wishing to return to Cephiro, they find the world crumbling without a Pillar and invaded by Autozam, Chizeta, and Fahren. Hikaru helps repel the invaders while seeking stability. She meets Lantis, Zagato’s brother, apologizing for his sibling’s death; he attributes the tragedy to Cephiro’s Pillar system. She also bonds with Autozam’s leader, Eagle Vision. Mokona, revealed as Cephiro’s creator, identifies Hikaru and Eagle as Pillar candidates. In a Tokyo confrontation, Hikaru defeats Eagle but spares him, rejecting the solitary Pillar requirement. Becoming Pillar, she dismantles the system, distributing stability responsibility to all inhabitants. She gains freedom to visit Cephiro, maintaining ties with Lantis and Eagle.
In the OVA, Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu face graduation as established friends. Hikaru recalls their eternal-friendship promise under a cherry blossom tree, believing Mokona to be its fairy. Transported to Cephiro, Clef grants her fire magic to combat Earth-targeting invaders. Piloting the Mashin Lexus, she defeats sorceress Alcyone but falters against Zagato’s Mashin until Lantis intervenes. Eagle Vision, manipulated into attacking Earth for his sister Emeraude’s sake, retreats when she awakens and disapproves.
Hikaru has light red braided hair and red eyes. She wears a Tokyo school uniform—red blouse, black skirt, white ribbon—and in Cephiro, dons white ruby-studded armor that evolves into a red, white, and gold armored dress with cape and tiara. Energetic, honest, and optimistic, she encourages others in adversity. Initially naïve, she exhibits combat bravery and maturity, leveraging kendo expertise. Her empathy manifests in understanding animals like Mokona and Clef’s pet Fyula. As a leader, she unites the Magic Knights but internalizes trauma post-Emeraude’s death. Manga depictions imply romantic affection for both Lantis and Eagle; the anime emphasizes her bond with Lantis.
During a Tokyo Tower field trip, Hikaru is transported alongside Umi Ryuuzaki and Fuu Hououji to Cephiro, summoned by Princess Emeraude as Magic Knights to rescue the realm from the priest Zagato, who imprisoned the Princess. Embracing her role, Hikaru awakens fire magic, wielding spells like "Flame Arrow" and "Crimson Lightning." Guided by sorcerer Clef and the creature Mokona, she obtains an Escudo-ore sword that ignites when touched by others and revives the fire-attuned Mashin Rayearth. Her trials include confronting an illusion of Hikari and dueling the brainwashed Lafarga to protect her friends. After defeating Zagato, the trio learns Emeraude summoned them to end her life due to her love for Zagato compromising her role as Cephiro’s Pillar. Hikaru participates in delivering the fatal blow, returning to Tokyo traumatized.
In Tokyo, Hikaru becomes withdrawn and silent, frequently visiting Tokyo Tower with Umi and Fuu to process their guilt. Upon wishing to return to Cephiro, they find the world crumbling without a Pillar and invaded by Autozam, Chizeta, and Fahren. Hikaru helps repel the invaders while seeking stability. She meets Lantis, Zagato’s brother, apologizing for his sibling’s death; he attributes the tragedy to Cephiro’s Pillar system. She also bonds with Autozam’s leader, Eagle Vision. Mokona, revealed as Cephiro’s creator, identifies Hikaru and Eagle as Pillar candidates. In a Tokyo confrontation, Hikaru defeats Eagle but spares him, rejecting the solitary Pillar requirement. Becoming Pillar, she dismantles the system, distributing stability responsibility to all inhabitants. She gains freedom to visit Cephiro, maintaining ties with Lantis and Eagle.
In the OVA, Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu face graduation as established friends. Hikaru recalls their eternal-friendship promise under a cherry blossom tree, believing Mokona to be its fairy. Transported to Cephiro, Clef grants her fire magic to combat Earth-targeting invaders. Piloting the Mashin Lexus, she defeats sorceress Alcyone but falters against Zagato’s Mashin until Lantis intervenes. Eagle Vision, manipulated into attacking Earth for his sister Emeraude’s sake, retreats when she awakens and disapproves.
Hikaru has light red braided hair and red eyes. She wears a Tokyo school uniform—red blouse, black skirt, white ribbon—and in Cephiro, dons white ruby-studded armor that evolves into a red, white, and gold armored dress with cape and tiara. Energetic, honest, and optimistic, she encourages others in adversity. Initially naïve, she exhibits combat bravery and maturity, leveraging kendo expertise. Her empathy manifests in understanding animals like Mokona and Clef’s pet Fyula. As a leader, she unites the Magic Knights but internalizes trauma post-Emeraude’s death. Manga depictions imply romantic affection for both Lantis and Eagle; the anime emphasizes her bond with Lantis.