Roots Search English Sub & Dub

About Roots Search

Here is what Roots Search (Roots Search: Shokushin Buttai X) is about, retold in plain terms: a sci-fi and horror anime by Production Wave (1986). What the story covers: When a research crew in deep space discovers the desolate ship "Green Planet" that warps into their area, they encounter Buzz, the commander and sole surivor of the ship. Being too incapacitated to make them aware of the situation of his ship, the research team will soon discover that they have found something far, far worse...

As a sci-fi title, ideas, tech concepts and production design set it apart.

Think of it as a pick for fans of futuristic settings and big-concept stories.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Production Wave, so the studio's house style defines how Roots Search looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on sci-fi, ideas, tech concepts and production design set it apart. With a 4.4/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. It aired in 1986, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.