The Vision of Escaflowne
High school student Hitomi is transported from Earth to the magical world of Gaea, where she meets boy prince Van Fanel, and is caught up in his quest to unite the countries of Gaea against the ominous Zaibach empire. On the way, she discovers an hidden ability and strives to unravel layers of mystery surrounding Van, his past, and the giant machine known as Escaflowne.
Where to watch The Vision of Escaflowne in United States
Apple TV StoreClick a service to open The Vision of Escaflowne there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Vision of Escaflowne streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| France | Animation Digital Network | — |
| Japan | dAnime Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video, FOD | Amazon Video, FOD, Google Play Movies |
About The Vision of Escaflowne
The Vision of Escaflowne is a 1996 Japanese-language animation, drama and sci-fi & fantasy series created by Shoji Kawamori. The cast is led by Maaya Sakamoto, Tomokazu Seki, Shin-ichiro Miki. It spans 1 season and 26 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.
The Vision of Escaflowne was produced by SUNRISE and TV Tokyo and made in Japan. It was first aired on April 2, 1996, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- Director
- Shoji Kawamori
- Created by
- Shoji Kawamori
- Writers
- Shoji Kawamori, Ryota Yamaguchi
- First aired
- April 2, 1996
- Last aired
- September 24, 1996
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (26 episodes)
- Network
- TV Tokyo
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- SUNRISE, TV Tokyo
The Vision of Escaflowne cast & crew
The Vision of Escaflowne was created by Shoji Kawamori and written by Shoji Kawamori and Ryota Yamaguchi.
The cast features Maaya Sakamoto as Hitomi Kanzaki (voice), Tomokazu Seki as Van Fanel (voice), Shin-ichiro Miki as Allen Schezar (voice), Mayumi Izuka as Millerna Aston (voice), Minami Takayama as Dilandau Albatau / Prince Child (voice), and Jouji Nakata as Folken Fanel (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Yoko Kanno, cinematography is by Kazunobu Okeda, and it was produced by Masahiko Minami and Minoru Takanashi.
Is The Vision of Escaflowne worth watching?
The Vision of Escaflowne holds an audience score of 8.1/10 from 199 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed animation series.
With 1 season and 26 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy animation, drama, and sci-fi & fantasy, The Vision of Escaflowne is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Vision of Escaflowne
The Vision of Escaflowne isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.
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Cast of The Vision of Escaflowne
Maaya Sakamoto
Hitomi Kanzaki (voice)
Tomokazu Seki
Van Fanel (voice)
Shin-ichiro Miki
Allen Schezar (voice)
Mayumi Izuka
Millerna Aston (voice)
Minami Takayama
Dilandau Albatau / Prince Child (voice)
Jouji Nakata
Folken Fanel (voice)
Yuri Amano
Eries Aston / Naria (voice)
Ikue Otani
Merle (voice)
Toru Okawa
Gaddes (voice)
Ginzo Matsuo
Kio (voice)
Masato Yamanouchi
Emperor Dornkirk (voice)
Jurota Kosugi
Dryden Fassa (voice)
The Vision of Escaflowne — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Vision of Escaflowne in United States?
The Vision of Escaflowne is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.
▸What language is The Vision of Escaflowne in?
The Vision of Escaflowne is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Vision of Escaflowne are there?
The Vision of Escaflowne has 1 season with 26 episodes in total.
▸What is The Vision of Escaflowne rated?
The Vision of Escaflowne is rated TV-14. It holds a 8.1/10 audience score from 199 ratings.
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