Remade for TV
I prefer the original stuff better, but this had a pretty good plot and subplot flow. And it's a little easier to watch ALL of it when you hear them in English, instead of reading the subtitles.

This IS probably the best anime ever made.
I've seen a lot of anime. This one seems to have a heavy theme behind the whole series.

I don't like the tarot cards references, though. It seems like a very spiritual series, with virtues as a theme for it.

The animation and action and plot twists are very nice.

Phenomenal
I first saw the entire series of Escaflowne in 2001. It redefined what I knew as anime, and from that moment on, I knew that I had experienced something that was one of a kind.

Escaflowne features a fantasy story of a normal teenage girl named Hitomi. She is taken into a distant world called Gaia in which the Earth is known only as the Mystic Moon.

After meeting Van Fanel, a young swordsman with an amazing secret (ok, I'll tell you --- he has wings!), a rich plot begins to develop. Romance that is not sappy, a plot that is not cliche, characters that are interesting, tragic, and wondrous....

This anime is beautiful.

From the music to the story to the entire atmosphere of this enormously entertaining and instantly classic anime, Escaflowne shines. It is a series not lacking in any area, and the fantasy/futuristic feel is an interesting and unique touch. With robotic battles, sword-sparring, games of fate, tortured pasts, torn loyalty in romance, and winged people(!), the sheer ingeniousness of this series will blow you away.

The winged people are an amazing touch... they are not cliche or even angelic, just surprisingly well-done for such a common anime characteristic.

Dont' skip Escaflowne---

This is perhaps the best anime of all time.

Spectacular!
This is possibly the best anime in the world! It was the first one I ever saw and I wait to find a better anime than this. Can be a bit gory, but well worth it. The characters are very believeable. You'll fall in love with them (Van), or completely hate them (Dilandau). I highly reccomend this set, well worth the time and money. Beware it is 8 1/2 hours long and you won't want to stop until it's done. :) Great show!you'll love it if you love great anime!

one of the best anime series
charming characteristics, like Allen, Van and the main character Hitomi. vivid personalities. breathtaking plot set up. i personally think it's one the best productions of anime series i ever have seen.