Escaflowne is the story of a young high school girl, Hitomi, who is transported from Earth to the mystical land of Gaea. She soon discovers that her arrival was no coincidence, as she is somehow bound to the fate of Gaea and its people.
Hitomi quickly finds herself embroiled in a conflict between two powerful nations, Zaibach and Fanelia. With help from her new allies, Van, Allen and Merle, she must unlock the secrets of Escaflowne—a legendary dragon-mecha—to save Gaea from destruction. Along the way, she will discover more about herself and her true destiny than she ever imagined.