Clamp is one of the best creators of manga in the world and his hit X has just been released on DVD by MVM. Basically, it's an epic anime adventure offering something for everyone, but is it worth buying? Well, after reviewing the facts, we'd have to say yes. It's not going to be everyone's favourite thing but if you like anime and action then you will love it. The new DVD has a preview episode to help new viewers understand the characters so even if you're unfamiliar with the manga series, you can still enjoy this story.
So, what's X all about? Basically, it follows the story of a young boy called Kamui Shiro who is based in Tokyo. It turns out that his destiny, whether he wants it or not, is to fulfill prophecies which were foretold by a book called the Book of Revelation. The End of Days are coming and the story follows the epic battle to choose to save earth or humankind. It's quite action packed and there's something for everyone in this series.
From the talented director, Yoshiaki Kawajiri, who also directed Vampire Hunter D, the story is an adventure tale and it's been classed as apocalyptic. X is a great story that covers 24 episodes on the DVD and it's actually only Volume 1 that's been released.
The epic battle that I mentioned earlier is one that will apparently decide the fate of earth and of human kind. There are two sides to the story though as we learn throughout the series. One side, the Dragons of Heaven, intend to save mankind from extinction whereas the other side, the Dragons of Earth intend to wipe out human kind in order to save the planet. There's a bit of a twist though - as with any anime movie or TV series! The young man Kamui Shiro is the man who can sway the battle and shape the future according to the seer Hinoto and this is where the story gets exciting.
Kamui has been away for several years, training with six other young people to prepare for the battle. It is prophesised that when Kamui returns, another will challenge him and the real battle will commence. To start with, Kamui doesn't really want to be involved but when his two friends end up caught up in all of it, he finally takes his place and assumes his fated position to end all wars.
X has caused quite a stir in the anime world and it's not hard to see why. The DVD offers some of the best animation we've seen for a while and it's an action packed adventure with something for everyone. It's release on the 19th of October will allow everyone from children to adults to enjoy this epic tale of adventure, the End of Days and of course, the story of Kamui Shiro.
So, what's X all about? Basically, it follows the story of a young boy called Kamui Shiro who is based in Tokyo. It turns out that his destiny, whether he wants it or not, is to fulfill prophecies which were foretold by a book called the Book of Revelation. The End of Days are coming and the story follows the epic battle to choose to save earth or humankind. It's quite action packed and there's something for everyone in this series.
From the talented director, Yoshiaki Kawajiri, who also directed Vampire Hunter D, the story is an adventure tale and it's been classed as apocalyptic. X is a great story that covers 24 episodes on the DVD and it's actually only Volume 1 that's been released.
The epic battle that I mentioned earlier is one that will apparently decide the fate of earth and of human kind. There are two sides to the story though as we learn throughout the series. One side, the Dragons of Heaven, intend to save mankind from extinction whereas the other side, the Dragons of Earth intend to wipe out human kind in order to save the planet. There's a bit of a twist though - as with any anime movie or TV series! The young man Kamui Shiro is the man who can sway the battle and shape the future according to the seer Hinoto and this is where the story gets exciting.
Kamui has been away for several years, training with six other young people to prepare for the battle. It is prophesised that when Kamui returns, another will challenge him and the real battle will commence. To start with, Kamui doesn't really want to be involved but when his two friends end up caught up in all of it, he finally takes his place and assumes his fated position to end all wars.
X has caused quite a stir in the anime world and it's not hard to see why. The DVD offers some of the best animation we've seen for a while and it's an action packed adventure with something for everyone. It's release on the 19th of October will allow everyone from children to adults to enjoy this epic tale of adventure, the End of Days and of course, the story of Kamui Shiro.
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Author Kyle D Whitehouse talks about the new release of the manga series X on DVD. You can watch the anime promo on youtube.com right now.
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