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Escaflowne

天空のエスカフローネ

“Earth girl Hitomi joins Prince Van to fight Zaibach empire, unlocking powers and uncovering Escaflowne's mysteries.”

Light novel6 volumes

Isekai, Mecha, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance1996 - 1997

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Earth girl Hitomi joins Prince Van to fight Zaibach empire, unlocking powers and uncovering Escaflowne's mysteries.

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. Adaptation of Escaflowne anime.

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Reel · 01 Cat. №BS-M18670

A Light novel Publication

Format: 6 vol; ch × vol
Published: Jun 1996 – Aug 1997
Source: Light novel; media type
Ref.: BS-M18670; catalog

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