When high schooler Hitomi finds herself whisked away from Earth to the enchanting realm of Gaea, she encounters the young prince Van Fanel. Together, they embark on a journey to forge alliances among Gaea's nations against the menacing Zaibach empire. Along the way, Hitomi uncovers a latent power within her and delves into the enigmatic past of Van, entwined with the enigmatic giant mecha, Escaflowne. An adaptation inspired by the Escaflowne anime.