The Vision of Escaflowne, Book 1

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Summary: Not the same
Review: I got the first one as a gift. I had previously seen all of the amnime and loved it and expected the same from the manga. I was extatic to see totaly different characters and plot, don't get me wrong, I loved the anime ones, it's just I was never able to get attached to them like I was in the manga.

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Summary: Don't buy this book!
Review: If you're considering buying this book because you liked the anime, DON'T! The story is, in my opinion, massacred in this manga. The characters are childish and they seem to be trying way too hard to be "cool". The overuse of slang is laughable, and the artwork isn't nearly as well drawn as in the series. Don't waste your money.

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Summary: A good manga but I like the anime better
Review: Okay, I'v watched the anime The Vision of Escaflowne (Tenkuu no Escaflowne) and this manga is a very good choice for fans of the anime (it's maybe more enjoyable if you haven't seen the anime though). But be warned: character disigns are not the same! The plot is deferent! And to all Dilandau fans (myself inclued) his character disign is VERY deferent from the anime! So all Dilly-lovers (like me) should brace for impact on that one! But all that a side this is a very good manga! I, personaly, think that the anime is better as fare as plot, characters etc. but none the less this is a good manga! And also, be sure to check out the shojo version of this manga done by I think it's Yuzuru Yashiro but don't quote me on that.

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Summary: A good manga but I like the anime better
Review: Well, if you are expecting to see the Escaflowne television show retold, you are out of luck. I enjoyed the manga, but a lot of that was because I knew what to expect -- I knew this version of the manga is the shounen version: it is geared towards boys, so have more violence and mecha. Hitomi is a weaker character, but she still has her moments. Van and Allen are charming, though somewhat different from their TV selves, and Dilandau (who takes on both TV Folken and TV Dilandau's roles) is fascinating as always -- though more as I want to know how he will turn out as compared to the show. Even if you haven't seen the anime, I would recommend this book. Heck, as long as you do not expect a retelling of the anime, I would say you would enjoy this.