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“Escaflowne Bible” scans [page 15]

The second page of the Q&A part of the promised scan/translation! There are only four pages in total, so I’ll post it page by page. All questions were translated in the end. I’ll still tag those who asked or wanted to be tagged. Thanks @legendofthesevenstars for the proofread, correction, and tips!

Please note: This book was published after the first episode 19 broadcast, so some plot points are intentionally left open. Here we go!

💿 Why are there CDs and why could Amano’s message reach a pager on Gaea? @knighting In episode 6, Hitomi found a CD fir sale in a market stall. In episode 18, we see some fighter jets suspended up in Zaibach. These are all things that got transported there, like Hitomi. The reverse is also true, with inhabitants and items of Gaea sometimes making it to Earth. So, what about Amano’s pager? We asked the director. “This world is linked to people’s pure feelings, so Amano’s strong feelings at that time carried that single message over.” Gaea is an overly sensitive (?) planet that strongly responds to human feelings (answered by: Kazuki Akane / director)

🤖 What are the Ispano clan? Are there any other things that they’ve created? @pikafwance @anonymous One more half-finished guymelef is seen on the Ispano mothership (episode 14) but the two are the only ones that are going to appear on screen. The trademark of Ispano guymelefs is the pure white fuselage known as the “Ispano White”. It looks like it’s recognizable immediately on sight. So, what are the Ispano? “I’m not sure if they are human, myself. They may as well be androids created by the Atlanteans,” says the director, avoiding a clear statement. Even so, they seem to be shrewd businessmen, willing to do anything for money. “It’s not like that. They only repair guymelefs of their own making. But normally, they are residing in another space-time rift. If you have a homing mechanism like Escaflowne’s, that’s fine, but if not, I don’t know how you’d summon them. Plus, if there is no motive, they may not be willing to do the repairs.” So what could be that motive? Maybe something that could affect all of Gaea? Or something else…? (answered by: Kazuki Akane / director)

🐱 How many races similar to Merle, Naria, and Eriya are there? It’s said that Atlanteans created Beast People as they created Gaea. “There are many tribes, but they are basically minorities. The humans really have the strongest will to survive. The Beast People, who dislike conflict, are falling prey to them. That’s why, to avoid contact with humans as much as possible, they live deep in the woods”. So, Merle may be an exception. Naria and Eriya too, they were rescued by Folken immediately after the death of their parents, and, having the will to fight (lit. looking for a foe), strengthened their combat ability. (answered by: Kazuki Akane / director, Akira Toba / Sunrise production design )

🔗 Why was Van able to synchronize with Escaflowne following Hitomi’s lecture? @knighting Through Hitomi’s lecture, Van was able to become one with Escaflowne. In episode 18, it is shown that even remote control is possible. Is this something only Van can do? “Like Van’s father or Allen, regular humans would be able to enter the blood contract and operate Escaflowne. But synchronization is something only those who inherit Draconian blood can do.” So, Folken would identically have the potential to synchronize with Escaflowne. It’s possible that Escaflowne gains the synchronization ability through Draconian blood because it is a guymelef affected by human wishes. Moreover, one theory says that the Atlanteans (the ancestors of Draconians) perished by the use of such weapons operated by wishes. (answered by: Kazuki Akane / director)    

Ispano

(I swear the drawing looks better in person!!!)

The yearly esca fandom gave the theme ‘History’ and my first thought was ‘wow that’s vague’ My brain went from ‘History’ to ‘Beginning’ and so I knew I wanted to do something involving the Ispano as they are the ones that built the Escaflowne and also inheritors of the knowledge of Atlantis. 

They are a mysterious clan as they build ‘cursed’ Guymelefs (esca universe for mecha) that requires a blood contract and those who pilot them tend to die.

wiredclover asked me to post this for them; it’s the fic to @theonlytoner‘s pic.