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X -エックス-
“Their Destiny Was Foreordained 1999”
Synopsis
It's the year of destiny, and 15 year old Kamui Shiro, a powerful psychic, has returned to Toyko after a 6 year absence, having left when he was very young. He wants to be with his childhood friends, Fuma (his best friend) and Kotori, Fuma's little sister (and Kamui's possible girlfriend). He wants to protect them from all dangers, but destiny and fate are haunting Kamui and pulling in himself and his beloved childhood friends. It is his destiny and his sole decision to decide the fate of the world, no matter if he wants the role or not. Now it is a matter of if he will join the side of the Seven Seals and become the Dragon of Heaven to save mankind or join the Seven Angels and become the Dragon of Earth to destroy all civilization so the earth can heal itself from man's destruction.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
X/1999 aka X The Movie Trailer HD (1996 Anime)
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-11-06
Top Cast
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Junko Iwao
Kotori Monou
Ken Narita
Fuuma Monou
Tomokazu Seki
Kamui Shirou
Atsuko Takahata
Kanoe
Emi Shinohara
Arashi Kishyuu
Hideyuki Tanaka
Seiichirou Aoki
Issei Miyazaki
Subaru Sumeragi
Jouji Nakata
Kusanagi Shiyuu
Kazuhiko Inoue
Yuuto Kigai
Kotono Mitsuishi
Satsuki Yatoji
Mami Koyama
Karen Kasumi
Rica Matsumoto
Nataku
Toru Furusawa
Seishirou Sakurazuka
Toshihiko Seki
Shougo
Yukana
Yuzuriha Nekoi
Masako Ikeda
Tooru
Yuko Minaguchi
Hinoto
Koichi Yamadera
Sorata Arisugawa
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 10, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rintaro
- Screenplay & Story
- Nanase Okawa, Rintaro, Mami Watanabe
- Original Score
- Yasuaki Shimizu
- Original Title
- X -エックス-
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Bandai Visual, Marubeni, Victor Entertainment, Shelty, Madhouse, KADOKAWA Shoten, SEGA, movic
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rintaro
Nanase Okawa, Rintaro, Mami Watanabe, Satsuki Igarashi, Tsubaki Nekoi, Mokona
Yasuaki Shimizu
Hitoshi Yamaguchi
Harutoshi Ogata, Akara Arisato, Satoshi Terauchi
Tsuguhiko Kadokawa, Kazuo Yokoyama, Masao Maruyama, Kazuhiko Ikeguchi
Department Leadership Roster
Nanase Okawa
Screenplay
Rintaro
Director
Rintaro
Screenplay
Mami Watanabe
Screenplay
Yasuaki Shimizu
Original Music Composer
Kazuo Yokoyama
Producer
Masao Maruyama
Producer
Kazuhiko Ikeguchi
Producer
Hitoshi Yamaguchi
Director of Photography
Harutoshi Ogata
Editor
Akara Arisato
Editor
Satoshi Terauchi
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is X about?
It's the year of destiny, and 15 year old Kamui Shiro, a powerful psychic, has returned to Toyko after a 6 year absence, having left when he was very young. He wants to be with his childhood friends, Fuma (his best friend) and Kotori, Fuma's little sister (and Kamui's possible girlfriend). He wants to protect them from all dangers, but destiny and fate are haunting Kamui and pulling in himself and his beloved childhood friends. It is his destiny and his sole decision to decide the fate of the world, no matter if he wants the role or not. Now it is a matter of if he will join the side of the Seven Seals and become the Dragon of Heaven to save mankind or join the Seven Angels and become the Dragon of Earth to destroy all civilization so the earth can heal itself from man's destruction.
Who directed X?
X was directed by Rintaro.
Who stars in X?
The principal cast of X includes Junko Iwao, Ken Narita, Tomokazu Seki, Atsuko Takahata, Emi Shinohara.
When was X released and how long is it?
X was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for X?
The original motion picture soundtrack for X was composed by Yasuaki Shimizu.
Is X based on a book or true story?
X is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Satsuki Igarashi", Comic Book: "Nanase Okawa", Comic Book: "Tsubaki Nekoi", Comic Book: "Mokona".
What is the age rating and content advisory for X?
X holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).