The Vision of Escaflowne
1996 · 1 season · 26 eps · ★ 8.1 · Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
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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.
Created by Shoji Kawamori
Network: TV Tokyo
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Maaya Sakamoto Hitomi Kanzaki (voice) -
Tomokazu Seki Van Fanel (voice) -
Shin-ichiro Miki Allen Schezar (voice) -
Mayumi Izuka Millerna Aston (voice) -
Minami Takayama Dilandau Albatau / Prince Child (voice) -
Jouji Nakata Folken Fanel (voice) -
Yuri Amano Eries Aston / Naria (voice) -
Ikue Otani Merle (voice) -
Toru Okawa Gaddes (voice) -
Ginzo Matsuo Kio (voice) - M Masato Yamanouchi Emperor Dornkirk (voice)
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Jurota Kosugi Dryden Fassa (voice)
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