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StartedSep 10, 1986
FinishedSep 10, 1986
SourceOriginal

Roots Search

ルーツ・サーチ 食心物体X

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3.8
Rating
OVA
Type
45 min
Duration
Finished Airing
Status
SUB 1
DUB 1
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Synopsis

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... (Source: BakaBT)

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StatusFinished Airing
Score3.8
TypeOVA
Duration45 min
AiredSep 10, 1986
Japaneseルーツ・サーチ 食心物体X
SynonymsRoots Search: Life Devourer X, Roots Search: Shokushin Buttai X
CountryJP
Total Episodes1
FormatOVA

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About Roots Search

Meet Roots Search (ルーツ・サーチ 食心物体X), a horror and sci-fi anime (1986). Here is the premise in a nutshell. What the story covers: When a research crew in deep space finds out 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...

With horror at the core, atmosphere, sound and restraint do the heavy lifting. Moira (Keiko Han) and Buzz (Kenyuu Horiuchi) are two of the characters you will meet early.

Think of it as a pick for viewers comfortable with dark, unsettling material. With 1 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Because it leans on horror, atmosphere, sound and restraint do the heavy lifting. With a 3.8/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Keiko Han voicing Moira gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 1986, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Roots Search?
The series runs for 1 episodes in total, all available from the episode list here.
What order should I watch Roots Search in?
Watch Roots Search in release order, starting from Episode 1 on this site. If other seasons, movies or specials exist, they are linked from the series page.
Is Roots Search still airing?
Roots Search is currently listed as finished airing. All episodes are available to stream now.

Characters & Voice Actors

Moira
Moira
Main
Keiko Han
Keiko Han
Japanese
Buzz
Buzz
Main
Kenyuu Horiuchi
Kenyuu Horiuchi
Japanese
Scott
Scott
Supporting
Kaneto Shiozawa
Kaneto Shiozawa
Japanese
Marcus
Marcus
Supporting
Osamu Kobayashi
Osamu Kobayashi
Japanese
Buttai X
Buttai X
Supporting
Yuusaku Yara
Yuusaku Yara
Japanese
Raymond
Raymond
Supporting
Michitaka Kobayashi
Michitaka Kobayashi
Japanese
Norman
Norman
Supporting
Banjou Ginga
Banjou Ginga
Japanese
Catherine
Catherine
Supporting
Sanae Miyuki
Sanae Miyuki
Japanese
Sander
Sander
Supporting
Hideyuki Tanaka
Hideyuki Tanaka
Japanese

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Frequently Asked Questions

You can watch Roots Search online free in HD on Anime English. Stream all episodes with English subtitles. No registration required.
Roots Search has a total of 1 episodes.
Roots Search is currently finished airing. All episodes are available to stream now.
Roots Search belongs to the following genres: Horror, Sci-Fi.
Roots Search has a rating of 3.8 out of 10.
Anime Roots Search was released in 1986.
Yes. Anime English provides Roots Search with English subtitles (sub). Dubbed versions may be available depending on the series.

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