天空のエスカフローネ [Tenkū no Esukafurōne] [The Vision of Escaflowne]
Kadokawa · 1995–1998 · 8 issues
About the series
A lush, romantic fantasy epic that ran for eight issues from 1995 to 1998, The Vision of Escaflowne was published by Kadokawa and adapted from the beloved anime of the same name. The series follows a high school girl who is mysteriously transported to the war-torn, mystical world of Gaea, where she becomes entangled in a conflict over a legendary dragon-slayer called Escaflowne. Known for its striking character designs and detailed mecha, this comic stands as a key artifact of the mid-90s anime-to-manga boom, capturing the sweeping drama and intricate world-building that made the original story a touchstone for fans of fantasy and romance alike.