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The Vision of Escaflowne
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The Vision of Escaflowne

1996-04-02 · 25 min / episode · ★ 8.1

Animation · Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Action & Adventure

High school student Hitomi is transported from Earth to the magical world of Gaea, where she meets boy prince Van Fanel, and is caught up in his quest to unite the countries of Gaea against the ominous Zaibach empire. On the way, she discovers an hidden ability and strives to unravel layers of mystery surrounding Van, his past, and the giant machine known as Escaflowne.

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Creators
Shoji Kawamori
Production companies
SUNRISE, TV Tokyo
Countries
Japan
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Maaya SakamotoMaaya SakamotoHitomi Kanzaki (voice)
Tomokazu SekiTomokazu SekiVan Fanel (voice)
Shin-ichiro MikiShin-ichiro MikiAllen Schezar (voice)
Mayumi IzukaMayumi IzukaMillerna Aston (voice)
Minami TakayamaMinami TakayamaDilandau Albatau / Prince Child (voice)
Jouji NakataJouji NakataFolken Fanel (voice)
Yuri AmanoYuri AmanoEries Aston / Naria (voice)
Ikue OtaniIkue OtaniMerle (voice)
Toru OkawaToru OkawaGaddes (voice)
Ginzo MatsuoGinzo MatsuoKio (voice)
Masato YamanouchiEmperor Dornkirk (voice)
Jurota KosugiJurota KosugiDryden Fassa (voice)
ChafurinChafurinMole Man (voice)
Toshihiko NakajimaToshihiko NakajimaTeo (voice)
Tessyo GendaTessyo GendaBalgus (voice)
Narumi HidakaEriya (voice)
Koji TsujitaniKoji TsujitaniJajuka (voice)
Yuji UedaYuji UedaReeden (voice)

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