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About X

Looking for background on X? This action, fantasy and super power series by Madhouse (2001) starts out like this. At its core: His destiny has finally arrived as the young Shirou Kamui returns to Tokyo after 6 years. A formidable psychic, Kamui vows to protect the happiness of his childhood companions Fuuma and Kotori, even if it means avoiding them.

More of the story: Fate is cruel, whether or not Kamui longs to be involved; he holds the future of the world in his hands, given the choice of becoming a Dragon of Heaven or a Dragon of Earth. The Seven Seals gather, and so do the Seven Angels; all individuals who have their destiny carved out as one who would battle for the fate of the world. What future will Kamui choose to become reality?

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list.

Production & Appeal

Madhouse is the studio behind X, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.4/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Released in 2001, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.