1996

S1.E1 ∙ Unmei no kokuhaku

Mon, Apr 01, 1996

The day Hitomi was transported from Earth to the magical world of Gaea.

7.3 /10

S1.E2 ∙ Maboroshi no tsuki no shôjo

Mon, Apr 08, 1996

Van Fanel, heir of the Fanelia Royal Family.

7.5 /10

S1.E3 ∙ Kareinaru kenshi

Mon, Apr 15, 1996

Allen Shezar, the knight of Asturia.

7.2 /10

S1.E4 ∙ Masei no bishônen

Mon, Apr 22, 1996

The journey begins on board the Crusade.

7.1 /10

S1.E5 ∙ Kyôdai no kokuin

Mon, Apr 29, 1996

The rescue attempt inside a Zaibach Floating Fortress.

7.3 /10

S1.E6 ∙ Sakubô no miyako

Mon, May 06, 1996

Millerna, youngest princess of the Asturia Throne.

7.3 /10

S1.E7 ∙ Yokisenu wakare

Mon, May 13, 1996

Hitomi's love affair with Allen.

7.3 /10

S1.E8 ∙ Tenshi no mau hi

Mon, May 20, 1996

Hitomi meets her Guardian Angel.

7.5 /10

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?

7.4 /10

S1.E10 ∙ Aoki hitomi no ôji

Mon, Jun 03, 1996

Hitomi has already seen more destruction and sadness than she thought possible. Now, a stray feather causes her to see into Van's past with her special abilities. She learns what his life was like, but there is little time for pity, as the Dragon Slayers are after the Escaflowne. Allen is wounded in battle, and a Zaibach spy attacks Hitomi with the power to see into her mind. But the prophecy of death he sees - who is it for?

7.6 /10

S1.E11 ∙ Shi no yogen

Mon, Jun 10, 1996

Hitomi has already seen more destruction and sadness than she thought possible. Now, a stray feather allows her to see into Van's past with her special abilities. She learns what his life was like, but there is little time for pity, as the Dragon Slayers are after the Escaflowne. Allen is wounded in battle, and a Zaibach spy attacks Hitomi with the power to see into her mind. But who does he see in his prophecy of death?

7.4 /10

S1.E12 ∙ Himitsu no tobira

Mon, Jun 17, 1996

The struggle on Gaea continues and Hitomi begins to realize her importance in this war. Allen and company prove their loyalty and are cleared of any charges. Meanwhile, amidst all the fighting, Millerna makes a shocking discovery! Zaibach's forces march through Freid, destroying everything in its path. Folken is determined to retrieve the legendary Sword of Atlantis and make Hitomi's vision a reality. During the battle, Van and the Escaflowne suffer near-fatal injuries. Can they both be healed, or will the blood pact that binds Van to Escaflowne doom them both?

7.5 /10

S1.E13 ∙ Akai unmei

Mon, Jun 24, 1996

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.

7.4 /10

S1.E14 ∙ Kiken na kizuato

Mon, Jul 01, 1996

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.

8 /10

S1.E15 ∙ Ushinawareta rakuen

Mon, Jul 08, 1996

Folken sends out Naria and Eriya after the Escaflowne as Van hovers between life and death. Meanwhile, Dryden has discovered what he thinks is the location to Atlantis. Hitomi finds that one of her ancestors has been to Gaea, and Allen confronts his past. Once they reach Atlantis, however, they find that they all have memories to fight and fears to overcome.

7.3 /10

S1.E16 ∙ Michibikareshi mono

Mon, Jul 15, 1996

Folken sends out Naria and Eriya after the Escaflowne as Van hovers between life and death. Meanwhile, Dryden has discovered what he thinks is the location to Atlantis. Hitomi finds that one of her ancestors has been to Gaea, and Allen confronts his past. Once they reach Atlantis, however, they find that they all have memories to fight and fears to overcome.

7.4 /10

S1.E17 ∙ Konoyo no hate

Mon, Jul 22, 1996

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.

7.6 /10

S1.E18 ∙ Unmei no innyoku

Mon, Jul 29, 1996

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.

7.3 /10

S1.E19 ∙ Koi no ôgonritsu sakusen

Mon, Aug 05, 1996

Hitomi, Allen, and Van finally confront the Zaibach Emperor Dornkirk. Later, the wedding ceremony will finally commence. Bride-to-be Millerna asks Hitomi for a tarot card reading, and she lies about what the cards hold for Millerna's wedding. Has Hitomi's disillusionment with Van given Folken the chance he needs to test the Fate Alteration engine?

7.5 /10

S1.E20 ∙ Itsuwari no chigiri

Mon, Aug 12, 1996

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.

7.7 /10

S1.E21 ∙ Kôun no hansayô

Mon, Aug 19, 1996

Hitomi surrenders to the fortune-enhanced soldiers Naria and Eriya. But the fortune-enhancing process has some unpredictable side-effects! After her escape, Hitomi and Van are summoned to the ruins of Fanelia by Folken. There, they face the menace of the dragons and the shadows of the past that have haunted Van's older brother since the days of his dragon-slaying ceremony.

7.3 /10

S1.E22 ∙ Kuroki tsubasa no tenshi

Mon, Aug 26, 1996

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?

7.5 /10

S1.E23 ∙ Arashi no yokan

Mon, Sep 02, 1996

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.

7.3 /10