The Vision of Escaflowne
| Category: | TV Series |
| Adult: | No |
| Native: | 天空のエスカフローネ |
| Romaji: | Tenkuu no Escaflowne |
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| Runtime: | 25 minutes |
| Aired: | Apr 2, 1996 [28 years 9 months ago] |
| Ended: | Sep 24, 1996 [28 years 3 months ago] |
| Language: | Japanese |
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| Links: | MAL ANIDB ANN |
Kanzaki Hitomi is a typical high school girl, with the usual problems, but when a vision of a young man battling a dragon becomes a reality, her life changes dramatically. Drawn into a strange vortex with the swordsman, Van, Hitomi is thrust into the mysterious world of Gaea. Van must learn to master the suit of armour, Escaflowne, before he and Hitomi are crushed by the ambitions of the Empire of Zaibach. Van and Hitomi will encounter both allies and enemies in an effort to unlock the secrets of Escaflowne, and Hitomi's heart, stirred by love and adventure, will, at times ache with sorrow. But why was she sent to this world? Her journey has just begun!
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Episode 1: Fateful Confession
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1996-04-02
Hitomi lives a relatively normal life. She runs on the track team, enjoys fortune telling, and has a major crush on Amano from the boys’ track team. But everything changes when a strange boy appears from another realm along with…a dragon?!
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Episode 2: The Girl from the Mystic Moon
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1996-04-09
Werewolves, cat girls, and dragons. It’s a bit much for Hitomi to take in as she finds herself on the planet known as Gaea. Before she can get comfortable, invisible enemies attack the kingdom, and she must entrust her life to King Van and Escaflowne.
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Episode 3: The Gallant Swordsman
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1996-04-16
Hitomi is separated from Van, and when she is attacked, her savior is a handsome knight named Allen Schezar who bears a similar appearance to Amano. When she reunites with Van, more trouble awaits them.
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Episode 4: The Diabolical Adonis
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1996-04-23
Hitomi warns Allen and his men about the danger she saw in her vision. But even with the warning, will Allen’s army have the means to defend their castle from Zaibach? Or will the people of Asturia lose their home just like Fanelia?
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Episode 5: The Seal of the Brothers
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1996-04-30
Van attempts to lead Dilandau away with Escaflowne, but when they finally face each other, Van is no match and is captured. While Hitomi and Allen attempt to find him, Van has an unexpected reunion.
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Episode 6: City of Intrigue
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1996-05-07
With Van rescued, they make their way to the capital, Palas. Allen seeks audience with the King of Palas but finds Zaibach soldiers already there. Van chases after his brother for answers on his disappearance and why he has joined Zaibach.
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Episode 7: Unexpected Partings
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1996-05-14
Van successfully passes the King’s test with Escaflowne. But as they rest, more danger is just around the corner. And when Hitomi gets kidnapped, the rescue mission gives Dilandau the perfect opportunity to go after Escaflowne.
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Episode 8: The Day the Angel Flew
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1996-05-21
Van, Hitomi, and Merle escape into the forest while Allen is imprisoned by the King of Palas. Dilandau’s forces leave the city and head towards the Duchy of Freid. After resting, Van and the others take Escaflowne towards a dragon graveyard.
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Episode 9: Memories of a Feather
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1996-05-28
Allen and his men make their way to Freid, hoping to find Van and Hitomi. Meanwhile, Hitomi learns more about Van’s past and his wings. As they make their way to Freid, they encounter Zaibach and their invisible Guymelefs. Will they finally get Escaflowne?
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Episode 10: The Blue-Eyed Prince
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1996-06-04
Millerna is able to save Allen, and they continue their passage to Freid. When they arrive, they warn Prince Chid about Zaibach’s intentions. But when a doppelganger sent by Folken tricks the prince, Allen is arrested as a traitor to Freid and Asturia.
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Episode 11: Prophecy of Death
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1996-06-11
Hitomi is questioned by the Plaktu imposter, Zongi. When he touches her pendant, she sees his true form and a vision of his death. When the vision ends, Zongi runs off, and Hitomi’s heart stops. Can Van get to Zongi before everything is revealed to Dilandau?
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Episode 12: The Secret Door
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1996-06-18
Duke Freid arrives and asks Allen to join his army. Hitomi struggles with the death of Zongi which keeps replaying in her mind. She refuses to use her powers out of fear, but, when she does a reading for Chid, she learns a great secret.
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Episode 13: Red Destiny
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1996-06-25
After fleeing the burning city of Freid, Van and the others follow the Duke to learn about the secret power of Freid and the history of Atlantis. As they prep to face Zaibach, Hitomi has a bloody vision about the Duke’s fate.
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Episode 14: Dangerous Wounds
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1996-07-02
Van is gravely injured after the battle. They bring him to the ship of Dryden, Millerna’s fiancé. He tells them that Guymelefs like Escaflowne are cursed. To heal Van, they need to fix Escaflowne. But, unfortunately, it’s not that simple.
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Episode 15: Lost Paradise
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1996-07-09
Van is overcome by the souls of Dilandau’s men that he has killed, and he loses himself inside Escaflowne. Hitomi goes in after him, hoping to reach him. And while Van recovers from the incident, two women from Zaibach attack them in the night.
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Episode 16: The Guided Ones
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1996-07-16
Much to Allen’s displeasure, Dryden takes his father’s diary and tries to find clues to the Mystic Valley. There they can learn more about Atlantis and the Draconians. But the girl Allen’s father speaks of…does she have a tie to Hitomi?
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Episode 17: The Edge of the World
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1996-07-23
Hitomi opens the way to the Mystic Valley, and when they arrive, Van and Allen are transported to different planes. As Hitomi and the others find out more about Atlantis, Hitomi is told the dark truth about her powers and predictions.
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Episode 18: The Gravity of Destiny
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1996-07-30
Hitomi, Van, and Allen come face to face with the one behind Zaibach—Dornkirk. He tells them how he came to Gaea and the reason behind his grand plot. When they are imprisoned, Van must use his connection to Escaflowne to rescue them.
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Episode 19: Operation Golden Rule of Love
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1996-08-06
Everyone reunites in Asturia. Dryden announces that he and Millerna will marry. Van asks Hitomi to stay with him, but fails to portray his feelings correctly. Folken plans to use the ‘fate alter’ to change Hitomi and Van’s destiny forever.
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Episode 20: False Vows
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1996-08-13
Folken infuses Naria and Eriya with Fortune Blood to increase their luck. With this, they should be able to finally take on Van. On the day of the wedding, Hitomi reads Millerna’s fortune. But when she wills the cards to change, destiny changes forever.
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Episode 21: Reaction of Fortune
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1996-08-20
Naria captures Hitomi but struggles as she reacts poorly to the Luck Intensifier. Van searches for her on Escaflowne and faces Eriya. Unable to take on the luck soldier, he focuses his efforts on attacking Folken. Will this finally be the end?
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Episode 22: The Black-Winged Angel
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1996-08-27
Hitomi and Van go to meet with Folken in the ruins of Fanelia. Folken tells him about the day he abandoned his home and how he came to work under Dornkirk. He reveals his true motives and wishes. But is it what Van also wants?
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Episode 23: Storm Premonition
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1996-09-03
Folken goes to Asturia seeking Asylum. As an offering, he reveals everything about Zaibach including what they plan on doing next. The kingdom prepares for war, and Allen asks Hitomi to marry him. Before she can finally answer him, Zaibach attacks.
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Episode 24: Fateful Decision
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1996-09-10
Hitomi wakes up back in her world. Even though she is home, she feels a pull towards Gaea and towards Van. Back in Asturia, Allen is shocked when his lost sister, Celena, suddenly returns. But the reunion might not be what he expects.
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Episode 25: Zone of Absolute Fortune
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1996-09-17
Hitomi and Van return to Gaea on a bloodied battlefield. Van agrees to stay and fight but sends Hitomi to Asturia. Worried, she asks for Folken’s help but he plans to go instead. But the vision she has of his fate…can she really let him face Dornkirk?
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Episode 26: Eternal Love
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1996-09-24
Zaibach is defeated, but the fighting doesn’t end. Allen stops Van from killing Dilandau and the two face off. Hitomi reaches out to Van to stop his drive to fight. When they finally realize their feelings, can the hatred and war finally end?
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