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Eagle Vision (イーグル・ビジョン,   Īguru Bijon?) is the commander of Autozam, a neighboring country of Cephiro, and is one of those who seek to become Cephiro's next Pillar.

Appearance[]

Eagle is a tall and slender young man. He is very handsome and has always a smile on his face; his face is perfectly featured, framed with white-blond hair cut short. His eyes are different from the manga and the anime; he has golden eyes in the original version, while the anime adaptation made them hazel brown. In the manga, Hikaru notices how "beautiful and sad" his eyes were. Eagle's outfit is rather complicated, consisting of a long double layered cloak which hangs tightly from his shoulders because of the piece of armor that fixes it on; the lower part of his arm is encircled by a deadly laser weapon. He also wears a mechanic device on his forehead, which is able to convert mental energy to power.

Personality[]

Eagle is an enigmatic and forceful tactician while at the same time a gentle and chivalrous gentleman. He is a calm, intelligent, and strategic individual. He is often seen as mysterious, keeping his true intentions hidden. Despite being introduced as an antagonist, he possesses a sense of honor and nobility. His interactions with the main characters, especially Hikaru, reveal a more compassionate and conflicted side to his character.

History[]

Not much is known about Eagle's background except that he is the son of Autozam's President and that he at some point developed a terminal illness. It is also known that he developed a close friendship with Lantis during the latter's stay at Autozam.

Manga[]

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In the manga, Eagle Vision does not appear until the second arc of Magic Knight Rayearth as one of the countries coming to become the Pillar of Cephiro.

Eagle comes to Cephiro with hopes of duplicating the Pillar System back on his home world, and also wishes to actually become the Pillar for personal reasons. Eagle is in fact very sick and wasn't even supposed to be alive by the time he made it to Cephiro. Eagle reveals to Hikaru that he wants to become the Pillar to spare Lantis' life and be in an eternal sleep with Cephiro.

In the end, Hikaru tells him it is unfair of him to leave all his loved ones behind and saves him, bringing him back to Cephiro and starting him on the road to recovery.

Anime[]

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The anime follows the same story as the manga. However, Eagle sacrifices himself in the end in order to save the Magic Knights. It is unknown what happened to Autozam after his death.

OVA[]

In the OVA, he is referred to as "Eagle", and not "Eagle Vision". Here, he is actually Princess Emeraude's brother. When Cephiro's environment began to wither as the result of Emeraude falling in love with the High Priest, Zagato, he was sacrificed. Eagle is seen standing over Zagato's dead body, which has been covered by a blanket.

He first appears when Cephiro's castle arrives in Tokyo, standing on one of the curtain wall of the castle. He later reappears when Alcyone is defeated, choking her to death. Eagle then uses his bird to watch over the Magic Knights's battles (Umi Ryuuzaki vs. Ascot, and Fuu Hououji vs. Ferio). When the Magic Knights regroup with Guru Clef, Eagle appears before them in Zagato's Rune God, and transports the Magic Knights into the Castle of Cephiro.

There, Eagle manages to use an orb to absorb all of their magic powers, creating a miniature Earth. However, the orb breaks, and the powers return to their owners. The three of them then see that Eagle has put Emeraude in a dream world, where Zagato is still alive. The three girls angrily berate Eagle for doing this, telling him that he has placed her in an eternal nightmare, but he defends his decision. He then attempts to attack them, only for Lantis to appear and rescue them.

After Lantis teleports himself and the girls back to Earth, Eagle uses his bird to speak to them, while attacking them. To protect the girls, Lantis sends Hikaru Shidou and Umi away, but Fuu uses her wind to stay. As Lantis is about to be defeated by Eagle's spirits, Ferio returns with his insects and saves them.

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Eagle on OVA

Meanwhile, Eagle himself is fighting Hikaru and Umi in their Mashins, and is winning. After Ferio saves Lantis and Fuu, Fuu joins her friends, but is promptly blasted away by Eagle's power. In their determination, the three combine their Mashins to form Rayearth, and initially get the upper hand, blowing part of Eagle's Mashin away.

However, Eagle appears outside the Rune God, telling himself that Emeraude's hatred would soon arise, and reenters the machine. The Rune God becomes even more powerful and is about to destroy Rayearth when Lantis's sword pierces the ground. They look towards the source of the sword, only to discover that Ferio is the one that threw it, and that Lantis has died.

The sword deflects all of Eagle's attacks, greatly angering him. As he charges towards the girls, they pick up the sword and fire it, piercing through the Rune God and reaching Emeraude, who hears the girls' anger over the fact that Earth must be destroyed for her. After defeating Eagle, Rayearth disappears, and the girls are back to their normal selves. Although relieved at first over their victory, Eagle reappears, reminding them that he is immortal. However, at this point, Emeraude has awoken from the spell, and confronts her brother. Telling him that she has forgiven him, the citizens of Cephiro, and has accepted Zagato's death, the two return to Cephiro to start over.

Relationships[]

Hikari Shidou[]

Eagle Vision, in the midst of their shared journey and the challenges they faced, found himself falling deeply in love with Hikaru. Her passion, resilience, and the way she challenged the established norms resonated with him on a profound level. As they worked together to redefine their roles and navigate the complexities of their destinies, Eagle's feelings for Hikaru grew stronger. In Hikaru, Eagle saw not just a collaborator but a soulmate – someone who stirred emotions in him that went beyond the magical responsibilities they carried. The connection they forged became a foundation for a love that transcended the mystical realm they inhabited. At first seeming to be on opposing sides, their interactions revealed a nuanced relationship. Eagle, with his calm demeanor and vast knowledge, was drawn to Hikaru's spirited determination to challenge the traditional Pillar system.

Lantis[]

Eagle Vision and Lantis found common ground and became close friends after Lantis left Cephiro. Their shared experiences and mutual respect grew into a deep bond, despite both competing for the pillar role. Later they discovered their common feelings for Hikaru. Both Eagle and Lantis harbored a profound affection for Hikaru, desiring to share their love with her without any boundaries. This shared connection, combined with their individual struggles, created a unique camaraderie between them.

While they were allies bound by a common cause, there was an underlying tension and rivalry between them. Their differing approaches to challenges and their roles in the journey often led to clashes of opinion. Eagle, with his strategic thinking and a vision for change, sometimes found Lantis's staunch adherence to tradition and caution frustrating.

Etymology[]

He is named after the Eagle Vision, and the FTO (the mecha he pilots) is named after the Mitsubishi FTO.

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Trivia[]

  • Eagle also appears in Tsubasa alongside comrades Lantis and Geo.
  • It is speculated that Eagle was most likely killed off in the anime to leave Hikaru with only one love interest, though that doesn't explain any other love interest choices between characters that TMS made.
  • Megumi Ogata (Eagle Vision's Japanese voice actor) also voices Princess Emeraude.
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