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Escaflowne

The Vision of Escaflowne

1996 television series that established the Escaflowne franchise.
Jenxi Seow Published 8 Mar 2025 Updated 8 Mar 2025

The Vision of Escaflowne (1996) is the anime that established the franchise. Hitomi Kanzaki is transported from Earth to Gaea, where she meets Van Fanel and the legendary Escaflowne. Guymelefs, Zaibach, and Atlantis drive the story. Directed by Kazuki Akane; created by Kawamori Shōji; produced by Sunrise.

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