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  • In the manga, the first nice thing Umi has to say to the other two is after noticing their good form when first wielding their weapons. That becomes the starting point for dropping her Rich Bitch persona.
  • In episode 7 of the anime, Fuu goes to save Ferio all on her own, and succeeds. Also qualifies as an Awesome moment.
  • Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu explaining why the vision they see in the Spring of Eterna are the ones most precious to them; Hikaru saw her dog, Hikari, Umi saw her parents, and Fuu saw herself. Also counts as a Tear Jerker.
    Hikaru: He's one of my best friends! He was always right by my side whenever I had to cry! When I hurt myself, he'd be there to comfort me. He can't speak to me in words, but we can understand each other just fine! He's one of my closest friends in the whole world!
    Umi: These are my loving parents! They sheltered me with their love every day when I was growing up and I saved it up in my heart all this time! And I'm going to return all of it by taking care of them when they need me and grow old! I haven't had the chance to repay any of their kindness yet; there's no way I'd ever hurt my mother and father!
    Fuu: I am extremely important to myself! If something were to happen to me, my father, my mother, my sister... everyone who loves me would feel the pain! I am still young yet, and have done nothing for those who love me, so at least I need to tell them I appreciate their love! That is all I can do at this point. That's why I am important to myself!
  • The eighth episode shows how much of an animal lover Hikaru is.
  • Umi's weapon evolves in episode 9, when she breaks through the Lotus-Eater Machine and accepts that she's got to become a Magic Knight. She makes it back just in time to save Hikaru and Fuu from Alcyone.
  • Episode 13, when Fuu is able to break Caldina's enchantment through sheer willpower, Caldina assumes that the girls must have known each other for a long time to be so devoted. Fuu corrects her.
    Caldina: You'd risk your life for a couple chicks you just met? You nuts?!
    Fuu: Time is of little consequence to the heart. Even if our time together has been brief... and even if I know only a little bit about them... it only means I have more to look forward to in our friendship. My heart knows this—I want to fight with them.
  • The scene in the episode "Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu's Unyielding Wish", when Mokona pushed Hikaru out of the way of an oncoming monster attack.
  • Beneath all of the Tear Jerker that occurs at the end of season one, there's a still of Emeraude and Zagato romantically holding each other as Emeraude monologues that she has finally become his and his alone. It's too bad that this happened only because it was her death wish!
  • Rayearth II starts with the girls at home, and their families deeply concerned over their depression since the class trip to Tokyo Tower. Even if there's no way they can know what happened, they care a great deal. Hikaru's eldest brother says that as worried as they are, it's all right if she can't talk about it. Fuu's older sister Kuu says something similar—that she should find someone who will understand and talk about it, even if it's not her or their parents.
  • In episode 21, "A Departure and New Ties". The girls joy when they are reunited with Mokona again.
  • In episode 22 of the anime, the girls see "Presea" again and Hikaru ran to "Presea"'s arms, overjoyed was an understatement to describe how the girls felt to see "Presea" again. Since Presea died in season 1 of the anime when the roof of her work room caved in on her. This could also count as a tearjerker because the girl they believed to be "Presea" was really Presea's younger twin sister, Sierra, and we later learn that she also likes the girls but feels like crap for keeping the charade in front of them, even when she believes it's for the best.
  • Hikaru, Umi and Fuu reuniting with Caldina, Lafarga and Ascot in episode 23 "Autozam's Invasion and Lantis". When Hikaru and Lantis meet. Hikaru realizes his hand is injured and doesn't hesitate to rush forward and examine it, leaving Lantis momentarily baffled.
  • Hikaru reuniting with the little girl she'd saved back in the first series in episode 24 "Magic Knights and the Battleship NSX". The girl (called Mira) is happy to see her again.
    • Lantis is very kind and gentle towards Mira, assuring her that he will keep her safe from any monsters.
    • Lantis forgiving Hikaru for killing Zagato. He doesn't want revenge, even pointing out that it wasn't her fault. And this also happens in the manga!
    Lantis: You are a Legendary Magic Knight summoned from another world; I have no reason to blame you.
    Hikaru: But what about what I did?
    Lantis: I'm sure you cried when you were alone as well. I do not blame you and you should not blame yourself.
  • Rayearth II: episode 28 has Lantis, realizing that she's getting rained on. Courteously raising his arm to shield Hikaru from the rain.
    • Lantis trying to protect Hikaru from Eagle's FTO. Even calling out for him to stop attacking her.
  • Rayearth communicating with Hikaru in episode 29, telling her not to hesitate in calling for his help. Meanwhile, Hikaru is simply glad that Rayearth is unhurt.
    • Rayearth having Hikaru descend gently to the ground and calls her by her actual name before disappearing.
  • Umi and Celes during the beginning of the episode "Hikaru and Friendships Torn Apart". Umi discovers that she's being held prisoner. Upon hearing from Celes that he is alive and well, she starts asking him about his past and to speak to her more informally in the future. It's a very adorable moment for the girl and her magical Giant Mecha companion. Not heartwarming enough for you? Then we see Fuu having a heart-to-heart moment with Windom as well. Plus, a bonding moment between Caldina and Lafarga.
    Umi: I have to admit, when I first met you, I thought you were pretty scary looking. But your so kind. I wish you would tell me something about yourself. How you spent all those long, long years. You should tell me your memories.
    Celes: Very well, young girl from another world.
    Umi: Please, call me Umi. I'm calling you by your name, Celes, so I want you to call me by my name too, I mean if that's alright?
    Celes: ...Umi.
    Umi: (smiles brightly) Hey, I appreciate that, Celes. You can be sure I'll call your name right away if I'm ever in any danger.
  • Lantis giving Hikaru a magic pendant given to him by his mother in episode 38. Hikaru is shocked, claiming she can't accept something so precious from him but takes it upon Lantis insistence.
  • Fuu singing to a bunch of children in Episode 40.
  • From episode 47, Eagle reassuring Hikaru that Lantis loves her as much as she loves him.
  • The reconciliation between Umi and the people of Chizeta and then Fuu and the people of Fahren is really a heartwarming moment. The way they get to talk, and the "invaders" showed they are really kind people. Umi and Fuu also mentioned how they wanted to get to be friends with these people before and they got their wishes in the end!
  • When Nova finds herself at Hikaru's mercy in episode 49, she's terrified that Hikaru is going to finish her. Instead of killing her, Hikaru forgives Nova and takes her back into her heart. The last thing Nova does before vanishing is apologize.
  • Near the end of the anime:
    • Lantis finally admits that he loves Hikaru back.
    • When the girls returned to Earth, they ended up initiating the same hug they did in the end of the first season. But instead of grief and sorrow, they hug in happiness and satisfaction that they managed to obtain their wishes without regrets.
    • In the final episode of the anime, the spacecrafts of Autozam, Fahren, Chizeta come to the Magic Knight's aid.
    • The last scene of the anime, with the trio seeing a glimpse of Cephiro being restored to its former glory.
  • While the Magic Knights rescuing Eagle from disappearing after failing the test to become the Pillar was an awesome moment in the manga, everything, literally every single thing that happens afterwards is one giant crowning moment of heartwarming. From Hikaru's long speech on why she wishes to eliminate the Pillar System, to the celebration of how Cephiro would benefit from Hikaru's decision, and the reunions some time later. It was all very wonderful to see.

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