ANIME BREAKDOWN:
Escaflowne - Episode 2
Title:
Girl from the Mystic Moon
La Luce
Summary:
"Hitomi and Van go to the kingdom of Fanelia, of which Van is prince. Shortly after their arrival, Van gets crowned king for defeating the dragon. Hitomi encounters a cat-girl named Merle, who is very close to Van and dislikes Hitomi. Van's mentor, Balgus, promises to help find a way to return Hitomi home after the coronation. During Van's coronation, the kingdom is attacked by cloaked Guymelefs. In an effort to save the kingdom, Van makes a blood pact with a powerful Guymelef named Escaflowne, and uses it to fight the enemy Guymelefs. He is too late, the kingdom is destroyed, and its people scatter. Van and Hitomi then escape in a strange pillar of light. " (source)
Notes:
- First Appearance: Merle
- Volume 1: Dragons and Destiny
- Original Airdate: April 9, 1996
