Rayearth OVA had two sound directors, Yasuo Uragami and Katsuyoshi Kobayashi. Kobayashi did most of the work directing the voice actors at the studio.
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General Information Unit type: rune godPilot(s): Hikaru Shidou, Umi Ryuuzaki, Fuu HououjiOriginal mechanical designer: Masahiro Yamane Lineart Head Rear view