Escaflowne: A Girl in Gaea

About Escaflowne: A Girl in Gaea

If you are hunting for a new adventure series, Escaflowne: A Girl in Gaea (エスカフローネ) deserves a look (2000). The setup goes like this. In short: Hitomi Kanzaki is in a very depressed mood. She only longs to sleep and fade away.

Along the way, her misery summons Lord Folken who sends her to Gaea. The people of Gaea think she is the Wing Goddess, who can call upon the legendary Dragon Armor called Escaflowne. On Gaea, King Van, the sole survior of the White Dragon Clan, is also in a depressed state.

In an adventure series like this, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Voice work is led by Maaya Sakamoto as Hitomi Kanzaki and Minami Takayama as Dilandau Albatou. Think of it as a pick for anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling. With 1 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Sunrise and bones, which means the visual identity of Escaflowne: A Girl in Gaea follows that studio's craft. Within the adventure category, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. With a 6.6/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Maaya Sakamoto as Hitomi Kanzaki, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2000, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.