#the vision of escaflowne
Shinichiro Miki
ROY MUSTANG fromFullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood(2009-2010)
SIR NIGHTEYE / MIRAI SASAKI fromMy Hero Academia(2016)
KOJIRO / JAMES fromPokemon (1997 - )
SASAKI KYOJIRO / ASSASSIN fromFate/stay night (2006)& Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works (2014-2015)
AIKURO MIKISUGI from Kill la Kill (2013-2014)
KURZ WEBERfromFull Metal Panic!(2002)
ALLEN SCHEZARfromThe Vision of Escaflowne(1996)
ALADDINfromAladdin(1992) [Japanese Dub]
Flipping through one of my Nobuteru Yuki artbooks (Senshi bankou), I stopped once again on Escaflowne flower illustrations he did.For more a decade, I never asked myself why Yuki has drawn flowers around the characters.
(I just thought it was just a nice ornament.)
It’s only recently I felt that, maybe, these flowers have a signification.So I made some research on flower language…
And I saw these wonderful illustrations with a brand new eye !
[ DISCLAIMER :
I’m French and I did some researches in my language.
Maybe flowers have different meanings in other cultures, but it seems they have big similarities between japanese and french (so why not for others !).
I found this exercice very pleasant and instructive. ]HITOMI (Daisy flower)
This pretty white flower with a yellow heart evokes Innocence, Candour andPurity.
DelicateandFeminine, it is the symbol of Youth, but also of Fidelity.VAN (Purple Iris)
Iris flower has different meanings to different people and cultures.
Here are some of its meanings:
- Royalty
- Confidence
- Wisdom
- Hope
- CourageMERLE (Sunflower)
The specificity of sunflower is to follow the sun’s path.
In that way, sunflower represents unwavering LoyaltyandSincerity.
It stands for AdmirationandPraise.
ALLEN (Red Rose)
Emblematic symbol of PassionandLove.
This love is both Deep, full of Longing and intense Desire.
It is also the symbol of Devotion.
But it can also represent Bloodor a Wound.MILLERNA (Pink Lily)
Symbol of MajestyandRoyalty.
Elegant and refined, the pink lily flower is associated with the Purity and Beauty of Youth, but also with Rebirth, Dynamism and Passion.
It is also a symbol of Tenderness and Affection.DILANDAU (Narcissus flower)
Like the myth of Narcissus, in love with his own reflection, this flower symbolizes :
- Vanity
- Egocentricity
- Self-satisfaction
Depending on the culture, the Narcissus flower can also evoke Death.FOLKEN (Black Tulip)
Symbol of intense, Eternal Love that lives in Suffering.
This love can be between two lovers or between family members.
But the tulip can also evoke Forgotten or Neglected Love.
It can then accompany the Loss of a Loved one.
Thanks to its elegance, it also symbolises Royalty.NARIA & ERIYA (Adonis / Pheasant’s Eye)
* also known as Fukujusō in Japan.
Thank you @visarcana for finding the name of this flower !
In greek mythology, Adonis was a lover of Aphrodite whom Artemis had killed.
Adonis flower evokes Heartache but also Melancholic Memories (a painful memory that we cannot get rid of).
Fukujusō means in japanese: Fortune.
DRYDEN (Strelitzia, also known as Paradise Bird)
The meanings of Paradise Bird flower are many :
-Freedom.
This flower is a symbol of freedom, like a free bird in the air. It reminds us to let go of our worries and embark on a new adventure.
-Success and Excellence.
-Optimism and Joy.
It reminds us to always be cheerful and keep a smile on our face, no matter how difficult life gets.
-Faithfulness.VAN x HITOMI (Edelweiss)
Edelweiss can only be found on the steep peaks of the Alps.
The climb to pick it is almost lethal.
This flower is a symbol of Eternity.
It expresses PurityandDeep Love.
(In Tyrol land - Austria / Italy - a bouquet of edelweiss was given by the groom on the Wedding day.
This flower shows his CourageandDevotion to his beloved).
Escaflowne Week - Journey/The Fool
Leon Schezar on his journey of discovery. The bg is a bit bland, but it’s meant to represent the Mystic Valley.
Van and Hitomi on Escaflowne over the sky…
Today’s long haired anime guy of the day, per request, is:
Emperor Dornkirk