Escaflowne The Movie (2000)

Synopsis: Imagine a story about gigantic fighting robots mixed with Teutonic chivalry, teenage angst, and tarot cards: that is the world of ESCAFLOWNE, a highly successful animated series that has been... Imagine a story about gigantic fighting robots mixed with Teutonic chivalry, teenage angst, and tarot cards: that is the world of ESCAFLOWNE, a highly successful animated series that has been transformed into a stunning feature-length film. A more adult version of the animé, the film ESCAFLOWNE: A GIRL IN GAEA retells the events of the television series in a drastically different manner; no previous knowledge of the series is necessary. The story follows Hitomi, a dissatisfied teenager who is suddenly transported to Gaea. There, Van and his brother Folken fight for control of dragon armor, the most powerful mecha in the land; only one will emerge from the conflict alive. The motion-picture format is perfect for portraying the ethereal vistas of Gaea, floating airships, and the larger-than-life combat between the dragon armors. All of the series' main characters, plus a few new characters, make appearances, though the film's length forces the director to focus on Folken, Hitomi, and Van. Most of the personnel from the series worked on the film, including the popular composers Yoko Kanno and Hajime Mizoguchi, who deliver a beautiful, mystical score. [More]

Starring: Tomokazu Seki, Maaya Sakamoto, Johji Nakata, Shinichiroh Miki

Starring: Tomokazu Seki, Maaya Sakamoto, Johji Nakata, Shinichiroh Miki, Minami Takayama, Aki Takeda, Ikue Ohtani, Tohru Ohkawa, Kouji Tsujitani, Mayumi Iizuka, Kelly Sheridan, Kirby Morrow

Director: Kazuki Akane

Director: Kazuki Akane
Screenwriter: Ryouta Yamaguchi, Kazuki Akane
Producer: Masuo Ueda, Minoru Takanishi, Mashiko Minami, Toyoyuki Yokohama
Composer: Yoko Kanno, Hajime Mizoguchi

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