Before we get started, I must say that I really admire the theory behind Escaflowne the Movie. An approach that should definitely never be overused, the idea that you can take the same general premise ...

One of the best points about mecha anime is that it is actually hugely diverse. A great case in point is the unique anime saga of The Vision of Escaflowne. A sumptuous and vibrant take on the fantasy ...

At last, the claim put forth in our headline has the backing of Wizard Magazine! Or more specifically, the Toons special Wizard put out for Fall ’98. Its cover heralded the arrival of Pokémon, but I ...

The year 2000 marked the release of dozens of instantly iconic, sometimes generation-defining works of art across every single medium and genre. While films and TV shows such as Final Destination and ...

We’ve talked about The Vision of Escaflowne a few times here at Geek & Sundry. We keep singing its praises for a reason. No. Make that many, many reasons. Frankly, it’s one of the greatest anime ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook While many western anime fans have Cartoon Network’s Toonami and Adult Swim to thank for ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ollie Barder covers Japanese pop-culture and gaming from Tokyo. Set on the world of Gaea, where Earth hangs in the sky, technology ...

Gaea is a mythical realm ruled by sword and sorcery and immersed in blood and violence. Thrust into a conflict she doesn't quite understand, Hitomi Kanzaki helps aid the young Prince Van as they ...