Balgus Ganesha is a minor character from the anime series The Vision of Escaflowne. A great warrior and master swordsman, he is known across Gaea for his combative prowess. His fighting ability remains great even at the age of 70. Although he dies early in the series, Balgus' influence continues to affect the lives of the series' main characters.
Japanese Voice: Tessho Genda
English Voice (Bandai): Don Brown
English Voice (Funimation): Chris Guerrero
History[]
Balgus is one of the three master swordsmen of Gaea and a general of Fanelia's army. He served under Van's father, Goau Fanel in his younger days and later left to travel around Gaea, seeking to improve his skills. He met Allen Schezar and trained him for a time, but when Van's father died he returned to Fanelia to look after Van and his mother.
Death[]
Balgus meets his demise in the first episode he appears in. In the second episode "The Girl from the Mystic Moon", Fanelia is attacked by Guymelefs from the Zaibach Empire. The attacking mechs are rendered invisible by their cloaks, giving them a distinct advantage against Fanelia's forces. Balgus enters the battle without using a Guymelef, wielding an enormous sword with little effort. Though he manages to bring down one attacker, he is later shot by another Guymelef with a Crima Lance. As he lies bleeding out, Balgus urges Van to flee Fanelia with Escaflowne and take Hitomi Kanzaki with him.