The Vision of Escaflowne / Jameson Nathan Jones - Grounded
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
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Anime
Title: The Vision of Escaflowne
Type: TV
Episodes: 26
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Apr 2, 1996 to Sep 24, 1996
Premiered: Spring 1996
Broadcast: Tuesdays at 18:00 (JST)
Producers: TV Tokyo, Bandai Visual
Licensors: Funimation, Bandai Entertainment
Studios: Sunrise
Source: Original
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Themes: Isekai, Love Polygon, Mecha, Psychological
Duration: 24 min. per ep.
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
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Some notes here:
Escaflowne had two types of humanoid mechas, the Melefs (relatively small) and the Guymelefs (larger than the Melef).
Escaflowne, Scherezade, and most Guymelefs were some sort of (closed loop?) steam machines, with the heat provided by the energists in their bodies, those are the big jewels usually found on the chest or shoulders. As I understand it, the moving bronze discs represent internal geared transmissions (like the ones found in cars) connecting and amplifying the movements from the pilot to drive the limbs. The Escaflowne on top of that, is transformable.
The exception to the mechanical Guymelef are the ones produced by Zaibach, which operated through the displacement of some sort of pressurized liquid, which can be condensed into metal shapes like swords, shields, tentacles, and such.
Escaflowne, due to being situated in an alternate mystical world, would often show technologies that were constructed on elements that would seem magical to us, like the energists, naturally levitating rocks, lightweight and strong alloys, etc.
Great comment, I don't recall that they went that deep in-lore inside the anime, where did you get that info?
@@wolfvash22 From the art books and other supplementary animation materials. The specific part about the pressure in the Zaibach Guymelefs is from one of the episodes, where a pilot called Miguel Labariel mentions there is enough pressure in his damaged mech to move it, plus observing that every time a Zaibach unit is destroyed, there are no mechanisms inside, mostly liquids. Also, you can see how Dilandau's unit fills and surrounds him with liquid when he gets in.
@@mariorojas1338 I saw Escaflowne in spanish and it was while ago, perhaps they omitted that dialague, but I remember what you mentioned, those melefs from Zaibach looked like bleeding every time they got damage.
They were also powered by dragon hearts
So it's a lot like the mechanical-hydraulic controls of an aircraft.
The OVA, where the Escaflowne literally sticks techno-organic needles into your neck and takes your blood, merging you with the machine. That was the most based shit I have ever seen. And the animation was off the charts. Unbeatable to this day.
Escaflowne OVA, one of the greatest movies ever made.
That OVA was badass.
Actually, that's the movie originally.
The movie, yeah. Also, it had a pretty good soundtrack
That movie honestly I hated but the bio mechs were cool
@@manueljonathancaceres1265 I thought (X) had a series and a movie
Are there eggs of this work?
Truly impressive art and animation.... I miss the old days....
unfortunately, pumping out 10 mediocre shows is better than 3 high quality shows.
@@ChrisKaranassios Try to watch something besides seasonals and shounen trashses then.
Besides, you think they managed to pump out 3 of these per year? Nah dumbass, it take years to create animations like this, you're lucky to get one per half a decade.
@@ChrisKaranassios That is because 10 mediocre shitty harem series is more profitable than 20 OVAs.
It don't care what anyone says THIS style of animation is far superior to what's in modern anime. Especially the CG stuff.
@@solarydays No. No studio will do it. The anime industry is currently screwed, underpaid and overloaded animators work their asses off because the studios are focused in mass production of series to promote dumb mangas rather than creating original and high-quality works, or at least doing proper adaptations of high-quality mangas / novels. This is why every year we have multiple times the amount of anime series we got in the old years, but with lower budget for each one and everything done in a hurry-up. So, not only we most commonly see cheap animation based on lazy CGI and with digital colouring (among other things that make the animation look totally different), but also narrative messes. Exceptions to the rule are very, very few: high-quality animations almost always have horrible narratives and proper narratives usually have low-quality animation. Pretty disapointing considering how many more technologycal resources there are in present day compared to the 90s. Think of whatever that comes to your mind abount modern anime with the highest visual quality: SNK, Kimetsu no Yaiba, Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, Boku no Hero. None can match the aesthetics, immersion feeling and history quality of the late 80s and the 90s, these are the Golden Age of Animation for a reason.
@@solarydays Give a few examples for everyone then.
@@solarydayswdym lazy. Just give him examples. Or are you the lazy one?
@@solarydays
A point you make a point is something you have to prove.
@@solarydays
No one has asked you to list all good animated shows, they only said give a few examples. It isn’t difficult to give 2 anime names that you are talking about to prove your point, this is just on you to fail to give a demonstration. If you don’t care don’t bother replying to me unless it’s with the names. All we’ll be doing is going around in circles arguing over something both of us aren’t willing to do or prove.
Modern animation sutdios wouldn't DARE to animate a work with so much attention to detail and passion!
I mean, yeah they would if they were given the means to.
@@Mechanomics The anime industry has never had as many eyeballs and wallets in its direction as it does today. In spite of this, the quality rarely meets the bar of what I grew up watching in the 00's, LET ALONE the quality of the OVA's in the 90's. You can feel the obsessive passion in every frame; a feeling you can't get with cgi mass produced works of today.
@@dillamadukes21 yeah seriously... what the hell is up with that? There's nothing that comes close to anime movies in the 90s and early 00's
@@darkasian755 Animation studios figured out that they can get away with producing rushed contend with tons of digital effects. People will watch it anyway. Most anime back then was producted at a loss and they hoped to get their money back with various merchandise.
That's because of the capitalist class. Animators can't work on what they like or innovate art, only cut corners for their overlord's surplus (profit). Free access to the needs of society would produce the greatest art projects and finest engineering.
gears spinning ✅ sprockets turning ✅ latches clacking ✅ steam blowing ✅ this anime has it all
I always appreciated how the piloting system actually made sense... As opposed to literally every other mecha piloting system I have ever come across.
What about Arm Slaves from Full Metal Panic? Those have a pretty detailed explanation kicking around. Mostly the same system with some holes filled in.
@@stevenclark2188 Honestly, not sure; I don't remember enough unfortunately.
@@ApsaraSilverwing what would you think about how piloting system works from applessed? it seems to me it is some kind of power armour and mech system put into one or in other words it blurrs the line a little between power armour and mechs for me
@@john34261 Personally, I always liked Appleseed and it's designs. If I recall how using the armor works it uses -- essentially -- movement transmission. Basically, it moves in tandem with the body, making the body effectively the piloting system and the stuff in between the interpreting software for the machine.
The down side is that it would probably require implants to transmit nerve impulses. Alternatively, a highly sensitive interface suit could work... But that would have it's own problems.
Yes. Using the controls is completely ergonomic. The movement of the body is reproduced in the mecha. The annoying thing about other mecha anime is that all you see is a pair of joysticks, levers and pedals. While the mecha has human form, which makes no sense. How to reproduce body movements? When it's a brain-machine interface like in Evangelion, it's even acceptable.
ロボットアニメでありながらレベルの高いHiFantasyであり且つSFであるという。こんなんテレビで放映してたんだから
The mechanicus adept in me cannot appreciate this more
Well, someone definitely yearned for the purity of the Blessed Machine when they made this ^.^
A mix of steampunk and clockwork mechanic automata. Truly a feast for the eyes.
天空のエスカフローネ懐かしい！
本当に好きでOP曲も大好きだった。
てか、この作画レベル改めて見るとすごいな。
Vision of Escaflowne, an absolute Masterpiece ✨☕😮💨
There is a reason why I liked the first pacific rim movie. It reminded me of this and all classic mecha animes. They have so much weight, tension and impact.
The they made the next one and somehow they messed up everything that made the first one so epic 🤦🏼♂️
@@inicioentertainment3226 agree with you there. 2nd one was trash.
@@inicioentertainment3226 right? The second director/team didn't have the same vision that Guillermo del Toro did for the first movie, so the sequel suffered. Mecha with no sense of weight, no understanding of why movie 1 worked
@@inicioentertainment3226 What do you mean second one? PACIFIC RIM HAS NO SEQUEL
Totally but I will argue on one thing. They used one to one combat as a first resort while it should have been the last. First go long range weapons, then short (like swords and such) and lastly close combat.
This is just beautiful, the mechanical passion that went into some of those older animes is inspiring.
This series has been great inspiration for me over the years. Thanks for this.
❤❤
foreaal, same. powerful core memory
still one of the best animes i’ve ever seen. escaflowne deserves more praise!
I wish I could like this reel again, having all the random mechanical technology scenes together like this makes you appreciate the thought that must have gone into drawing quasi realistic machines on this scale.
I love seeing this stuff reminds me of then I was a child. I would sneak in to the mines and on to the giant draglines my father operated.
So many giant cables, flywheels & hydraulic cylinders. All controlled & timed by a few levers & peddles. All technology from the mid 60's
The animation, the music, the sound effects, all fire. 🔥
Using the controls is completely ergonomic. The movement of the body is reproduced in the mecha. Perfect. What's annoying about other mecha anime is that all you see is a pair of joysticks, levers, and pedals. Although the mecha has human form, which doesn't make sense. How to reproduce body movements? When it's a brain-machine interface like in Evangelion, it's even acceptable.
Gundam IBO has a mix of both. They are linked to your nervous system through an implant on your spine. Some frames can even use your nervous system to overclock their own computations, send the machine into overdrive. It's cool.
Input probably go through a computer
i assumed gundam movements in gundam seed is programmable, that's why kira was such a good pilot because he can simultaneously program movements while also fighting.
i am so lucky i found your channel, these edits are like painkillers for me, they are so damn beautiful, and so nicely stitched together, thankyou
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that you find my edits to be like painkillers, bringing you so much joy). It means a lot to me that you appreciate the effort I put into stitching them together. Your support and feedback motivate me to keep creating and improving. Once again, thank you for being a part of my channel, and I hope to continue delivering beautiful edits that bring you happiness. Have a fantastic day!
Tony: "Hmm... that's quite interesting." *fills in the references*
Awesome pick of music - really goes with the edit
The 90s animation is so raw I love how its so eerie passionate and creepy mimicking how the themes of each show were with the edgy themes and dead but lively feeling
アートだこれ！雲上高級腕時計の中に入り込んだような、ロボットアニメとは思えないほどの美しい世界観が感性を刺激されますね。
The Beauty of Clockwork Mechanics in a Fantasy World.
Dayum!! 🤧. Steam punk and mechas! Where have you been all my life.
This anime was truly epic, is still remember watching it on TV as a kid
This show need's more attention , or a remake with more fight's and more of this fine mecha design. still loved this show.
Im sure you're young, but once time passes you'll that when they do begin spotlighting good things from the past, its for all the wrong reasons, or is changed into an ugly shell of what it used to be. It happens over and over again.
And you'll wish it was never touched at all.
This is a masterpiece. No need for a remake. New chapter maybe.
I hope one day this era returns in anime, its what put it on the map
I can't believe i was only 7 years old when this masterpiece came out ❤
Gears, sprockets, joints, latches, i love it
Most modern mecha forget that the mecha is hundreds even thousands tons machine, the mecha just run here and there, jump, swing, and fly
Making it basically just like a human fighting but wearing armor
All the Machinery and moving parts shown in old mecha anime, show that this thing is heavy, and all of this did the heavy lifting of moving this behemoth,
Beautiful retro machines
I miss being 8 years old coming home from school and watching this on fox kids. Such an amazing anime. I'm glad it was my first.
you could tell every animation of this scene is from hardworking and passionate people
the aesthetic🤩
You just cant beat the mechanical brilliance of these original mech anime.
Sure, computers are nice and flashy and sound cool. But you just can't beat the beauty of these older mechs and the ways they came up with to represent every little movement.
Although I don't like magic in fur, but in the 90s everything was fucking awesome) Thanks to the author for letting me know about this anime💎🎩💖💖💖
Design, Music.. art.. drawing.. fantastic story... except for the noses this show was out of this world beautiful.
Beautiful animation, i wish this style would come back over CGI. Also really like how its so... industrial. Instead of computers and scanners, its all locomotion and steampunk. Very cool.
1:42 I remember the first time I saw the scene of the equivalent to an atomic bomb in Escaflowne.. I was like.. man there are people who have so much fantasy that they can bring a believable equivalent to the atomic bomb in a medieval setting to live.. that astounded me as a young boy.
And it is similar to what happens with nuclear bombs... just slower.
I watched this animation back in 96 when I was going through my A school in Great Lakes Illinois. I still have the little CD that had the theme song from it as a single.
One of the greatest love stories ever with Casablanca, Eureka Seven, Notebook lol I'm serious people watch this anime so good
This is Escaflowne the series they also made a movie but its depressing the meaning behind it is beautiful though
Love these vids for some reason it reminds me of how youtube used to be. I hope you keep making videos like this .
이런 미친 퀄리티의TV판 일본 애니메이션이 쏟아지던 시대가80년대~2000년대임
I think he mecha from Escaflowne are what was used as inspiration for the Warstiders in the Exalted TTRPG. The way they are piloted is almost spot on the same, as is the powersource being an esoteric rare item.
It looks SOOOOO damn good.
holy shit memory unlocked
That fly wheel animation ❤
I don't know which version I seen before. but the dope theme music played during this scene
Escaflowne & Dunbine ran so Knights and magic could walk.
This was truly ahead of its time. Absolutely magnificent 🤌🏽
Really one of a kind
No matter the date, the mechs will always be made in an incredible way .
Great series and my favorite Mecha design
I love the channel
❤❤
久しぶりに見たが作画カロリーえげつないな、TVアニメでこの作画レベルをほぼ手描きとか今見ると頭おかしい
Eso sí es animación, piezas maestras que serán eternas..... Nunca superados por la animación actual
This surprisingly helps me with anxiety
You know when an anime is top notch when the mech you try to use literally absorbs youur body
Man that was dope. 🔥
❤😊
Os animes das décadas de 80 e 90 eram maravilhosos, os desenhistas colocavam a alma deles nas animações, no tempos atuais, só existe porcaria 😢😢😢
This is peak mecha atmosphere godamn
Mecha fan until the end
How can someone watch this and not tell me how nice it is?
Mechanical Asmr
90s anime era was true art like at Neo Ranga
I enjoyed this anime when I was younger. I don't remember where I watched this as a kid but it was on Saturday mornings when I watched it.
Now this. This is a MECH
This is my kind of ASMR
Haven't seen this in years
Basically medieval steampunk Mecha anime😎
I'm here because of that short video 🔥
😊❤
Also the western intro music is a heater
the golden age of animations
Esta serie es brutal
Escaflowne anime: Hehe, dragon mech, so cool⚔️
Escaflowne movie: Take my blood!
*Pierces his freaking neck and slowly pilots while bleeding to death* 💀
The clockwork Gundam
Wow
Bg music is soo seductive
Isekai before Isekai was cool
The only Isekai anime that I really like. This and Magic Knight Rayearth
It interesting Hitomi do not have any special powers, beside some weak divination skill (that may be a side effect of the fate alter machine)
How does 90s anome hit so much harder than today's?
When Fantasy meets Steam Punk
Wow this anime is old. Im shocked anyone made a video for it.
Unsung heroes
I really wish Crunchyroll would have this anime. I finished Robotech there.
thoughts on Robotech? how many seasons. How about ipad sketching with it in the bg
@@venomtang There is the Rick Hunter arc, followed by Dana Sterling and the one with Scott Bernard. So all from the main heroes beginning to the end.
goosebumps
大好きなアニメ
ようやく見つけた
Very good
Isso é uma obrs prima .
Olhem os detalhes feito quadro a quadro,com maestria.
Oh. here goes my chidhood memories
I wonder what the early creators were thinking in terms of the future. Insane details
I couldn't remember the name of this anime for years. Watched it as a kid .thanks
😊❤
the first evagelion...
Евангелион, если бы был стимпанком в фэнтези средневековье.
What are these kinds of videos called? Its just perfect. Detailed sound, asmr, 80s synthwave. very relaxing.
They really loved mechs and robots in the 80’s and 90’s, didn’t they? 😅
Ive no idea what this is but im so intrigued by it