Light novels

The Vision of Escaflowne light novels, based on the anime, were written in 1996-1997 by creator Shoji Kawamori and Yumiko Tsukamoto. They were illustrated by animation director Hiroshi Osaka, as well as Hirotoshi Sano. There are six light novels based on the anime, and the chapters of each were originally serialized in the Japanese magazine Newtype.

There is also a light novel based on the movie, written by Ryota Yamaguchi.

No. 4: The Dragon's Silence

 * Contains a chapter from Marlene's point of view showing her depression, viewing Allen's tournament, at least two meetings with Allen, and at least one scene in Freid with Duke Mahad; handmaiden Ditoa is also introduced.