A disappointing and predictable series riding on the mesmerizing musical compositions of Yoko Kanno.
The story of Escaflowne had the opportunity to incorporate engaging and complex explorations of predeterminism and how one's state of mind is the catalyst to one's destiny. The inspirations drawn from archeology and ancient mythology could also have had immense potential to support the theme.
Nevertheless, the narrative failed to dive into the underlying philosophical and rich subject matters. It is a pity that such powerful motifs were not thoroughly illustrated or perhaps the implicit aim was to cater to the generic audience. Either this or the writer gave up on the narrative midway.
Everything from the underdeveloped drama and tension in the plot, dry characters, and unoriginal environment art are cliché and monotonous, especially being contrasted by Yoko Kanno's ingeniousness and the majestic elements of Gregorian chats in the theme song.
This anime should be considered an insult to be paired with the glorious compositions of Kanno.
Summary: only watch this if you like predictable plots or if you are a Yoko Kanno fan.
The story of Escaflowne had the opportunity to incorporate engaging and complex explorations of predeterminism and how one's state of mind is the catalyst to one's destiny. The inspirations drawn from archeology and ancient mythology could also have had immense potential to support the theme.
Nevertheless, the narrative failed to dive into the underlying philosophical and rich subject matters. It is a pity that such powerful motifs were not thoroughly illustrated or perhaps the implicit aim was to cater to the generic audience. Either this or the writer gave up on the narrative midway.
Everything from the underdeveloped drama and tension in the plot, dry characters, and unoriginal environment art are cliché and monotonous, especially being contrasted by Yoko Kanno's ingeniousness and the majestic elements of Gregorian chats in the theme song.
This anime should be considered an insult to be paired with the glorious compositions of Kanno.
Summary: only watch this if you like predictable plots or if you are a Yoko Kanno fan.