Fox Kids Introduced a Generation of Anime Fans to Mecha With This Series
Instead of falling squarely into the genre of mechanical combat series like “Mobile Suit Gundam” and “Neon Genesis Evangelion,” “The Vision of Escaflowne” stands out with its unique blend of supernatural elements and technology. It also introduced one of the earliest examples of Isekai, a popular subgenre in anime. Unlike most stories under the “Gundam” umbrella, “Escaflowne” follows the journey of main character Hitomi Kanzaki, who is transported from Earth to the planet Gaea and must adapt to her new surroundings while seeking a way home. Despite the difference in storyline, “Escaflowne” shares a commonality with other mech franchises as both were produced by Sunrise, now known as Bandai Namco Filmworks.