3x3 Eyes (1991)
A cult classic anime OVA blending dark mythology, immortality, and romance across two seasons of supernatural adventure.
3x3 Eyes - Series Information
- Original Title: サザンアイズ
- First Air Year: 1991
- Last Air Year: 1996
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (38 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 7
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: July 25, 1991 (United Kingdom - 15), July 25, 1991 (Australia - M)
- Production Companies: Studio Junio, Toei Animation
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: Sazan Eyes (JP), 3X3 EYES (US), 三只眼 (CN), 3x3 Ojos (ES)
3x3 Eyes - Plot
The story of a young man named Yakumo Fuuji, who through a strange series of events becomes the immortal slave of the last of a race of 3 Eyed immortals. The immortal absorbs his soul to save his life, making him immortal in the process. Now, he begins a journey with the female immortal in an attempt to find a way of becoming human. Of course, there are many complications along the way, not the least of which being that the immortal is a female with a split personality, one achingly cute and the other being no-nonsense destructive power, and the romances that develop between.
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3x3 Eyes - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Megumi Hayashibara
- Koji Tsujitani
- Ai Orikasa
- Toshiko Fujita
- Takeshi Aono
- Osamu Saka
- Akio Otsuka
- Banjo Ginga
- Hikaru Midorikawa
- Yuhki Sato
Writers
- Akinori Endo
3x3 Eyes - FAQs
Is 3x3 Eyes based on a manga?
3x3 Eyes is directly adapted from the manga series of the same name by Yuzo Takada, originally serialized in Weekly Young Magazine from 1987 to 2002. The OVA covers select story arcs from the manga, bringing its supernatural action and mythology to life through animation.
What is the story of 3x3 Eyes about?
The series follows Yakumo Fuuji, a young man who becomes the immortal servant of Pai, the last surviving member of a race of three-eyed immortals called Triclops. After she absorbs his soul to save his life, the two embark on a quest to find a way for Pai to become fully human.
How many episodes does 3x3 Eyes have?
3x3 Eyes consists of 7 episodes across two OVA seasons. Season 1, subtitled 3x3 Eyes, contains 4 episodes released in 1991, while Season 2, titled 3x3 Eyes: Legend of the Divine Demon, contains 3 episodes released between 1995 and 1996.
Who voices Pai and Yakumo in 3x3 Eyes?
Megumi Hayashibara, one of the most celebrated voice actresses in anime history, brings the dual-natured Pai and her fearsome alter ego Sanjiyan to life. Koji Tsujitani voices the determined and resilient Yakumo Fuuji, the series' central protagonist.
What makes Pai's character unique in 3x3 Eyes?
Pai has a split personality that makes her one of anime's most compelling characters. Her gentle, childlike side is endearing and vulnerable, while her other self, Sanjiyan, is a cold and immensely powerful immortal deity. This duality drives much of the series' emotional tension and supernatural conflict.
Where can I watch 3x3 Eyes?
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What anime are similar to 3x3 Eyes?
Fans of 3x3 Eyes often enjoy JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (1993) and Buso Renkin (2006) for their supernatural action, or Corpse Princess (2008) for its immortality themes. Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song (2021) and ODDTAXI (2021) are also recommended for fans of thoughtful, genre-blending anime storytelling.
How was 3x3 Eyes received by anime fans?
3x3 Eyes earned a devoted cult following in the early 1990s, particularly in Western markets where it was among the early wave of anime OVAs to gain international distribution. Fans praised its dark mythology, compelling lead characters, and Megumi Hayashibara's standout dual performance as Pai and Sanjiyan.
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