X (2001)
A 2001 Japanese anime series in which a teenage psychic must choose humanity's fate in an apocalyptic battle between two rival factions.
X - Series Information
- Original Title: X−エックス−
- First Air Year: 2001
- Last Air Year: 2002
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Drama, Action, Adventure
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 25 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: October 3, 2001 (United States — TV-14), October 3, 2001 (Canada — 18+), October 3, 2001 (Germany — 16), October 3, 2001 (Australia — MA 15+), October 3, 2001 (Mexico — B-15)
- Networks: WOWOW Prime
- Alternative Titles: エックス (JP), Икс (RU)
- Production Companies: Madhouse
- Production Countries: Japan, United States of America
X - Plot
It's the year of destiny and 15 year old Kamui Shirō, a powerful psychic, has returned to Toyko after a 6 year absence. He returns to protect his childhood friends, Fūma, and Fūma's younger sister, Kotori. But destiny and fate are haunting Kamui and pulling in himself and his loved ones. It is his destiny to decide the fate of the world and mankind, no matter if he wants the role or not.
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X - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Junichi Suwabe
- Kenichi Suzumura
- Masaki Aizawa
- Houko Kuwashima
- Toshiyuki Morikawa
- Ryoka Yuzuki
- Mamiko Noto
- Kumi Sakuma
- Yoko Soumi
- Otoya Kawano
Writers
- Yoshiaki Kawajiri
X - FAQs
Where can you stream the X anime series?
X is available to stream on Crunchyroll. The platform offers the series as part of its subscription library, making it accessible to anime fans worldwide. Check Crunchyroll's regional availability for access in your country.
Is X based on a manga or true story?
X is based on the manga series X/1999 by CLAMP, the all-female manga artist collective. The manga began serialization in 1992 in Monthly Asuka. The anime adaptation by Madhouse aired in 2001 and follows the manga's apocalyptic storyline, though it features its own ending.
Why does the X anime have its own ending?
The X anime was produced while the CLAMP manga was still ongoing and unfinished. Madhouse created an original conclusion for the 2001 series rather than leave the story open-ended. The manga itself was put on indefinite hiatus by CLAMP and has never been completed.
What is the difference between X anime and the 1996 film?
The 1996 X film, also produced by Madhouse and directed by Rintaro, is a standalone theatrical adaptation of the CLAMP manga with a compressed, self-contained narrative. The 2001 TV series expands the story across 24 episodes, developing characters and subplots in far greater depth.
Who are the main voice actors in X?
The principal voice cast includes Kenichi Suzumura as Kamui Shirō, Junichi Suwabe as Fūma Monō, Mamiko Noto as Kotori Monō, Houko Kuwashima as Satsuki Yatōji, Toshiyuki Morikawa as Seīchirō Aoki, Ryoka Yuzuki as Arashi Kishū, and Otoya Kawano as Seishirō Sakurazuka.
How many episodes does X have?
X consists of 24 episodes across one season, which aired from October 2001 to March 2002 on WOWOW Prime in Japan. The series also includes 2 special episodes listed under Season 0, bringing the total episode count to 26 including those bonus entries.
What is X about?
X follows Kamui Shirō, a 15-year-old psychic who returns to Tokyo after six years to protect his childhood friends Fūma and Kotori. Fate forces him into a cosmic conflict between two factions — the Dragons of Heaven and Dragons of Earth — whose battle will determine whether humanity survives or perishes.
What are some anime series similar to X?
Fans of X may enjoy Wolf's Rain, a similarly atmospheric and melancholic anime with themes of fate and apocalypse. Saikano and Tokyo Majin also share X's tone of tragic romance amid supernatural conflict. Death Parade and Chobits offer comparable emotional depth within the anime medium.
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