List of The Vision of Escaflowne episodes
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This is a complete episode listing for the anime series The Vision of Escaflowne. Directed by Kazuki Akane, the series was initially proposed to Bandai Visual by Shoji Kawamori. Bandai selected Sunrise Studios to animate the series. Originally planned for thirty-nine episodes, the series was cut down to twenty-six episodes due to budget cuts. Rather than cut out characters or the elaborately planned plot lines, the studio forced the episodes to fit into the shorter length. In the first episode, for example, the credits were cut in favor of adding more exposition. Some scenes were also removed, but they were added back in the DVD release.[1][2] The series premiered in Japan on TV Tokyo on April 2, 1996, completing its twenty-six episode run on September 24, 1996.[3][4] Three alternate retellings of The Vision of Escaflowne have been released in manga form, with first two manga series developed at the same time as the anime, and all three having different authors. The three series were published by Kadokawa Shoten.[1] Kadokawa also published a six-volume light novel adaptation for the anime, that is a straighter novelization of the anime episodes.
In August 2000, Fox Kids began broadcasting the series in the United States. Produced by Haim Saban, these dubbed episodes were heavily edited to remove footage, add new "flashback" sequences to remind the audience of the events that just occurred, and to heavily downplay the role of Hitomi in the series. The first episode was skipped all together, and the series soundtrack produced by Yoko Konno was completely replaced with more techno themes. This modified version of the series was a ratings failure and canceled after ten episodes.[1][2] The Canadian television channel YTV acquired Fox's dubbed version of the series for broadcast. Following Fox's planned broadcast schedule, they premiered the series on September 11, 2000 with the second episode.[5] YTV aired all of the episodes Fox Kids dubbed, concluding with the series true first episode in February 2001.[6][7] Bandai Entertainment, which licensed the series for home video distribution, released four VHS volumes of the edited form of the series before discontinuing the releases in February 2001.[8] Bandai also released the entire series, unedited and in the original episode order, to Region 1 DVD. Spanning eight volumes, the releases include the original Japanese audio tracks with optional English subtitles, and the uncut English dubbed track.[9] Bandai also later released the series in several different box sets, including a Limited Edition set released on July 23, 2002, a "Perfect Collection"–which included the Escaflowne feature length movie–released October 26, 2004, and an "Anime Legends" box set on April 11, 2006.[10]
Two pieces of theme music are used for the series. "No Need for Promises" (約束はいらない Yakusoku wa Iranai?) is used for the series opening theme for the entire series, except the first episode in which no opening sequence is used. The song is performed by Maaya Sakamoto, who also provides the voice for the character Hitomi.[1][11] Performed by Hiroki Wada, "Mystic Eyes" is used for the ending them for all twenty-six episodes.[11]
[edit] Episodes
| EP# | Title | Original Airdate | English Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Fateful Confession" "Unmei no kokuhaku" (運命の告白) |
April 2, 1996 | October 3, 2000 |
| Whilst training with her crush Amano, a young girl by the name of Hitomi encounters a boy who has tried to slay a dragon, but in doing so has been teleported to Earth. After taking the heart of said dragon, the boy - Van - and Hitomi are transported back to Gaea, where the Earth and Moon hang in the sky. | |||
| 2 | "The Girl From the Mystic Moon" "Maboroshi no tsuki no shoujo" (幻の月の少女) |
April 9, 1996 | August 19, 2000 |
| 3 | "The Gallant Swordsman" "Karei naru kenshi" (華麗なる剣士) |
April 16, 1996 | August 26, 2000 |
| 4 | "The Diabolical Adonis" "Masei no bishounen" (魔性の美少年) |
April 23, 1996 | September 2, 2000 |
| 5 | "Seal of the Brothers" "Kyoudai no kokuin" (兄弟の刻印) |
April 30, 1996 | September 9, 2000 |
| 6 | "Capitol of Intrigue" "Sakubou no miyako" (策謀の都) |
May 7, 1996 | September 16, 2000 |
| 7 | "Unexpected Partings" "Yokisenu wakare" (予期せぬ別れ) |
May 14, 1996 | September 23, 2000 |
| 8 | "The Day the Angel Flew" "Tenshi no mau hi" (天使の舞う日) |
May 21, 1996 | September 30, 2000 |
| 9 | "Memories of a Feather" "Hane no kioku" (羽根の記憶) |
May 28, 1996 | February 6, 2001 |
| 10 | "The Blue-Eyed Prince" "Aoki hitomi no ouji" (青き瞳 の王子) |
June 4, 1996 | October 7, 2000 |
| 11 | "Prophecy of Death" "Shi no yogen" (死の予言) |
June 11, 1996 | October 21, 2000 |
| 12 | "The Secret Door" "Himitsu no tobira" (秘密の扉) |
June 18, 1996 | February 6, 2001 |
| 13 | "Red Destiny" "Akai unmei" (赤い運命) |
June 25, 1996 | February 6, 2001 |
| 14 | "Dangerous Wounds" "Kiken na kizuato" (危険な傷跡) |
July 2, 1996 | February 6, 2001 |
| 15 | "Lost Paradise" "Ushinawareta rakuen" (失われた楽園) |
July 9, 1996 | April 3, 2001 |
| 16 | "The Guided Ones" "Michibikareshi mono" (導かれし者) |
July 16, 1996 | April 3, 2001 |
| 17 | "The Edge of the World" "Kono yo no hate" (この世の果て) |
July 23, 1996 | April 3, 2001 |
| 18 | "The Gravity of Destiny" "Unmei no inryoku" (運命の引力) |
July 30, 1996 | April 3, 2001 |
| 19 | "Operation Golden Rule of Love" "Koi no ougonritsu sakusen" (恋の黄金律作戦) |
August 6, 1996 | April 3, 2001 |
| 20 | "False Vows" "Itsuwari no chigiri" (偽りの契り) |
August 13, 1996 | April 3, 2001 |
| 21 | "Reaction of Fortune" "Kouun no hansayou" (幸運の反作用) |
August 20, 1996 | June 5, 2001 |
| 22 | "The Black Winged Angel" "Kuroki tsubasa no tenshi" (黒き翼の天使) |
August 27, 1996 | June 5, 2001 |
| 23 | "Storm Premonition" "Arashi no yokan" (嵐の予感) |
September 3, 1996 | June 5, 2001 |
| 24 | "Fateful Decision" "Unmei no sentaku" (運命の選択) |
September 10, 1996 | June 5, 2001 |
| 25 | "Zone of Absolute Fortune" "Zettai kouun ken" (絶対幸運圏) |
September 17, 1996 | June 5, 2001 |
| 26 | "Eternal Love" "Eien no omoi" (永遠の想い) |
September 24, 1996 | June 5, 2001 |
[edit] References
- General
- Official list of The Vision of Escaflowne episode titles (Japanese). Bandai Channel and Aniplex. Retrieved on 2007-12-31.
- Official list of English The Vision of Escaflowne episode titles. Bandai Entertainment. Retrieved on 2007-12-31.
- Unofficial The Vision of Escaflowne episode list. Anime News Network. Retrieved on 2007-12-31.
- Unofficial Escaflowne Episode List. TV.com. Retrieved on 2007-12-31.
- Specific
- ^ a b c d Drazen, Patrick (October 2002). Anime Explosion! The What? Why? & Wow! of Japanese Animation. Berkeley, California: Stone Bridge Press, pp. 288-297. ISBN 1-880656-72-8. OCLC 50898281.
- ^ a b Clements, Jonathan; Helen McCarthy (2001-09-01). The Anime Encyclopedia: A Guide to Japanese Animation Since 1917, 1st ed., Berkeley, California: Stone Bridge Press, pp. 115. ISBN 1-880656-64-7. OCLC 47255331.
- ^ Vision of Escaflowne episode list. Anime News Network. Retrieved on 2008-05-16.
- ^ 天空のエスカフローネ ((Japanese)). Bandai Channel. Bandai Entertainment. Retrieved on 2008-02-10.
- ^ YTV Programming. Anime News Network (2000-10-31). Retrieved on 2008-05-16.
- ^ YTV Finishes Vision of Escaflowne. Anime News Network (2001-02-19). Retrieved on 2008-05-16.
- ^ YTV Broadcasts the first episode of Escaflowne. Anime News Network (2001-02-27). Retrieved on 2008-05-16.
- ^ Edited Escaflowne Tapes Cancelled. Anime News Network (2001-02-22). Retrieved on 2008-05-16.
- ^ Beveridge, Chris (2000-10-03). Escaflowne Vol. #1 (of 8). AnimeOnDVD.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-16.
- ^ Escaflowne. AnimeOnDVD.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-16.
- ^ a b Vision of Escaflowne (TV). Anime News Network. Retrieved on 2008-05-16.
