Xam'd: Lost Memories English Sub & Dub

About Xam'd: Lost Memories

Xam'd: Lost Memories (Bounen no Xamdou) arrives as an action anime by Bones (2008), and the premise is easy to summarize. At its core: Sentan Island is a small island surrounded by the Yuden Sea. It exists in a state of dreamlike tranquility, cut off from the war between the Northern Government and the Southern Continent Free Zone.

Another thread: Our hero, Akiyuki Takehara, lives on Sentain Island along with his mother Fusa. He is currently separated from his father, the town doctor Ryuzo, but the bond between father and son remains. One day, after taking Ryuzo the lunch that Fusa has made for him as usual, Akiyuki arrives at school, where he is caught up in an explosion along with his allies, Haru and Furuichi.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Bones, so the studio's house style defines how Xam'd: Lost Memories looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.7/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Released in 2008, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.