Some Useful Sites, and those that I've Borrowed From

Just to reiterate, I don't keep this page updated much, but most of these sites are still up-and-running. Due in large part to the full-blown US release of Escaflowne anime on TV (well, for a while, at least) and at home, new sites and articles are constantly being created. So my best advice would be to do a search on your favorite search engine or check out the Anime Web Turnpike.

Notes on manga availability:
There are actually two (2) Japanese manga series affiliated with the Escaflowne story, one intended for boys and one for girls. One of the pair began before the TV series was released, so the character designs may be appear a bit different. Also, neither manga series matches the TV series plot progression, so if you're looking for something like the TV show, check out the five (5) Newtype film books.

Notes on movie availability:
In the summer of 2000, I believe, an Escaflowne feature-length movie was released in Japan. There were a few showings Stateside for special events and fan audiences, but there are strong rumors that a commercial release is forthcoming. My guess is that the movie will be made available for the home, rather than as a full theatrical extravaganza, but who knows?

• Anime Village.com
  Over the last few years, this series has been released commercially in the US. Details are at this website, but the tapes should be available through retail distributors.
  
  
• The Escaflowne Compendium
  Egan Loo's site is technically-speaking, the only official Escaflowne web site. Contains accurate and generally up-to-date info on production issues and Esca-related products and projects, including the eagerly-awaited Escaflowne movie. (See above for more up-to-date Esca movie info.)
  
  
• The Anime Enclave - An Extension of Gaea
  This is a really well-done Esca introduction, with thorough character, mecha and place descriptions, as well as a pretty layout overall. They're having a dispute about MP3s right now, so access may be flaky, but check out the other parts of their site as well.
  
  
• Escaflowne Shangrila
  Contains longish episode summaries, screen captures and pictures from the art books. There are also some MIDI files from the soundtrack CDs. The cover picture of Super-Deformed Allen and Van is just so cute!!
  
  
• Parody no Escaflowne
  A small collection of pictures parodying Esca characters, including "Got Milk" ads. It is also the home of The Folken Fan Club.
  
  
• McEscaflowne
  Picture a place that matches the major personalities of Esca with the product line of that most ubiquitous burger joint...you've entered the McEscaflowne Zone (TM). Check out the "Employee of the Week" section.
  
  
• Hikaru's Van Fanel Image Gallery
  More of a collage or mosaic, this page is primarily dedicated to Van, but there are pages for other Esca characters, as well as trading info.
  
  
• The Vision of Escaflowne by Gally
  This one takes a while to load, but there are brief episode summaries and links to cast member information.
  
  
• Escaflowne: Leavetakings - A Fanfic Continuation
  A writer's circle-style continuation of the story, it raises some interesting points and has some good self-contained stories.
  
  
• Escaflowne Masterpiece
  Contains references to the major Esca fanfic on the web, as well as a breakdown of the music CDs by episode and scene. (frames and some broken pics)
  
  
• The World of Genesis - Anime Galleries Section
  Not much info, but a good image archive. They have stuff on many other series as well. Nice graphic design, but very image- and java-intensive. Warning: the text is tiny, so if you have normal eyesight either override their font size or be prepared to put your nose on the screen.
  
  
• The Anime Archive - Escaflowne
  Another good image archive containing pictures from other series as well. Occasionally slow-loading though, but if you have a slow connection what are you doing in an image archive? The Esca entry has some interview excerpts as well.
  
  
• EX feature article
  (vol. 1.2) by Keith Rhee with special thanks to Mark Simmons and Egan Loo providing a general overview and information about the production staff.