Strange Dawn(2000)

Strange Dawn is an anime series following two ordinary girls, Yuko and Eri, who are transported into a fantastical world of tiny people. The inhabitants hail them as "Great Protectors," destined to defend their land during a time of crisis. Alongside village warriors, the girls embark on a quest to uncover the mystery of their arrival and find a way home. But as conflict escalates, their newfound status becomes a political prize—each warring faction seeks to control them and harness their symbolic power to unite their forces. Caught between duty and survival, Yuko and Eri must navigate a dangerous landscape where they're valued not as individuals, but as weapons in a brewing war.