X 2001
What is X?
The television series X premiered in 2001 and follows a fifteen-year-old psychic named Kamui Shiro. After an absence of six years, Kamui returns to Tokyo to protect his childhood friends, Fuma and Fuma's younger sister, Kotori.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2001
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 24
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 3, 2001
- Last aired
- Mar 27, 2002
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- WOWOW Prime
- Genres
- Animation, Drama, Action & Adventure
- Updated
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Overview
The television series X premiered in 2001 and follows a fifteen-year-old psychic named Kamui Shiro. After an absence of six years, Kamui returns to Tokyo to protect his childhood friends, Fuma and Fuma's younger sister, Kotori. As the narrative unfolds, Kamui finds himself confronted by the weight of destiny and fate, which begin to impact both him and those he holds dear. The series centers on the internal and external conflicts Kamui faces as he is thrust into a role he did not necessarily seek. Ultimately, the protagonist is tasked with deciding the future of mankind and the fate of the world. The story explores the tension between his personal desire to shield his loved ones and the unavoidable path that has been laid out for him. Through his return to the city, the show examines the pressures of a destiny that forces a young man to determine the survival of humanity, regardless of his own personal wishes or intentions.
Should you watch it?
“A powerful psychic returns to Tokyo to protect his friends and confront his world-altering destiny.”
- engaging supernatural premise
- emotional character connections
- heavy focus on predetermined fate
Watch it if you enjoy supernatural stories centered on destiny and teenage protagonists.
The series contains themes of destiny and conflict involving a young psychic.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Reunion Oct 3, 2001
- E2 Nightmare Oct 10, 2001
- E3 Pledge Oct 17, 2001
- E4 Sacrifice Oct 24, 2001
- E5 Destiny Oct 31, 2001
- E6 Kouya Nov 7, 2001
- E7 Cyber Nov 14, 2001
- E8 Gemini Nov 21, 2001
- E9 Onmyou Nov 28, 2001
- E10 Inuki Dec 5, 2001
- E11 Border Dec 12, 2001
- E12 Alternative Dec 19, 2001
- E13 Return Jan 9, 2002
- E14 Gathering Jan 16, 2002
- E15 Guardian Jan 23, 2002
- E16 Slaughter Jan 30, 2002
- E17 Wish Feb 6, 2002
- E18 Newborn Feb 13, 2002
- E19 Inferno Feb 20, 2002
- E20 Ripple Feb 27, 2002
- E21 Current Mar 6, 2002
- E22 Betrayal Mar 13, 2002
- E23 Heaven/Earth Mar 20, 2002
- E24 Legend Mar 27, 2002
Frequently asked questions
Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is a 15-year-old psychic named Kamui Shirō.
When does the series take place?
The story is set in the year of destiny.
Where is the story set?
The events take place in Tokyo.
Why does Kamui return to Tokyo?
He returns after a six-year absence to protect his childhood friends, Fūma and Kotori.
What is the central conflict?
Kamui must decide the fate of the world and mankind despite his reluctance to accept the role.