RahXephon 2002
What is RahXephon?
RahXephon is a Japanese anime television series created and directed by Yutaka Izubuchi. The series follows 17-year-old Ayato Kamina and his ability to control a mecha known as the RahXephon.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2002
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 26
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 21, 2002
- Last aired
- Sep 10, 2002
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Bandai Channel, Fuji TV
- Genres
- Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
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RahXephon is a Japanese anime television series created and directed by Yutaka Izubuchi. The series follows 17-year-old Ayato Kamina and his ability to control a mecha known as the RahXephon. Ayato lives in Tokyo Jupiter, where he is raised to believe that the rest of civilization has been destroyed. The series aired on Fuji TV and was produced by Fuji TV, Bones, Media Factory, and Victor Entertainment. RahXephon consists of 26 episodes and was first directed by Yutaka Izubuchi. The series premiered on January 21, 2002, and it has been made available to watch on various online platforms. Critics have praised the series for its emotional depth and stunning craftsmanship. The show has been compared to other anime series, but it has been noted that these comparisons are inaccurate and unfair.
Should you watch it?
“A high school student discovers his isolated reality is a lie during an alien invasion.”
- engaging premise
- intriguing world-building
- limited information provided
Watch it if you enjoy stories about young protagonists caught in the middle of mysterious global conflicts.
The series contains themes of alien invasion and societal isolation.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Invasion of the Capital Jan 21, 2002
- E2 God and Man Awaken Jan 28, 2002
- E3 City of Two Feb 4, 2002
- E4 His own Watch Feb 18, 2002
- E5 Nirai-Kanai Feb 25, 2002
- E6 Obliterated Cities Mar 4, 2002
- E7 Day of Assembly Mar 11, 2002
- E8 Bitterly Cold Holy Night Mar 18, 2002
- E9 Small Shrine of Time Mar 25, 2002
- E10 Sonata of Recollection Apr 16, 2002
- E11 Kyoja Circuit Apr 23, 2002
- E12 The Black Egg Apr 30, 2002
- E13 Human Specimen #1 May 7, 2002
- E14 The Boy in the Mirror May 21, 2002
- E15 The Children's Night May 28, 2002
- E16 Island of Others Jun 4, 2002
- E17 Return to the Labyrinth Jun 11, 2002
- E18 The Bond of Blue Blood Jun 18, 2002
- E19 Blue Friend Jun 25, 2002
- E20 The Artisan's Battle Jul 2, 2002
- E21 The Carved Seal of Xephon Jul 30, 2002
- E22 Operation Jupiter Obliteration Aug 6, 2002
- E23 From Here to Eternity Aug 13, 2002
- E24 Doorway to the Tuning Aug 20, 2002
- E25 God's Uncertain Music Aug 27, 2002
- E26 Far Beyond Eternity Sep 10, 2002
Frequently asked questions
What is the setting?
The story takes place in Tokyo Jupiter, a location isolated from the rest of the world.
Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is a 17-year-old high school student named Ayato Kamina.
What happens to the protagonist?
Ayato Kamina lives believing the rest of civilization is destroyed until an alien invasion changes his life.
Is the world aware of the invasion?
Ayato Kamina is initially oblivious to the world around him before the invasion occurs.
What is the central conflict?
The central conflict involves a mysterious alien civilization invading the protagonist's home.