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 embark upon a journey to fight the Black Dragon Clan. The battle over a legendary suit of dragon armor, Escaflowne, has begun.
A combination of standard, stiff TV-style animation and snazzy-looking digital effects that do little to disguise the fact that the characters barely move.
– Eric Harrison,
Houston Chronicle,
1 Mar 2002
fresh:
A visual spectacle full of stunning images and effects.
– Tom Maurstad,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar 2002
fresh:
Romantic, riveting and handsomely animated.
– Melanie McFarland,
Seattle Times,
29 Mar 2002
fresh:
Its ambitiousness and artistry should satisfy discriminating fans of the anime genre.