X - One (TV Series, Vol. 1) - With Series Box

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Epic But Empty, 2008-06-21
This series suffers from the same limitations as plagues most anime: visually arresting with an epic yet shallow narrative, reflecting its manga roots, and ultimately as juvenile in plot and character development as the audience for which it was intended. For the entertainment of tweens and teens only.

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The start of a good series., 2007-09-25
Two groups of very diverse people must battle to decide the fate of the earth-will it be preservation, or destruction? Based on the manga X-1999 by Clamp, X is an interesting anime with lush visuals, a beautiful score, and quirky characters. The first disc introduces the characters and the situation, while raising as many questions as answers. Try it, and if you are intrigued, check out the rest of the series, which is currently available in box sets as well as these singles.

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Incredible and Powerful!!!, 2006-08-21
br / br /The outline that follows is an outline that refers to the entire series and spoilers will be included. br / br /To begin with, if you are looking for an anime that is more in the style of Love Hina, than you should skip this one. If on the other hand, you are looking for an anime that is powerful, emotional, has love/romance, great character development and strong story, than you are definitely right here. br / br /Outline of the story: br /The story resolves around the Seven guardians of Heaven and the Seven guardians of Earth. The one group wants to preserve earth as it, believes in humanity no matter what they have done to earth, and hope for a better future. The other group wants to erase humanity from the face of earth so that the planet and its other creatures can life in peace etc. br / br /The `problem' is that when watching the show you will - like it or not - agree with both groups (not to mention the fact that there is no `black - white answer' but a grey version (You will have to watch it in order to understand or otherwise I will give the entire show away, sorry guys)). Apart from it, the age of the group members does not matter much; meaning that you will see in both groups' teenagers and adults fighting side-by-side or against each other till death. Others will fight against the other group for their own personal reasons. br / br /The biggest problem however is that there can be only one Kamui (chosen one) and the side he decides to follow will win; but, it proofs that the real Kamui has a twin star, meaning that there is another Kamui out there as well. This will lead to an explosive mixture of emotions. Lovers, who will belong to the opposing group, will be forced to fight till death against each other, brother against brother, best friend against best friend and so forth. To be honest, the story will get very emotional indeed. No matter the age, the group members will fight and die. br / br /As for the action, you will get more than enough. To begin with, the fights occur in both astral plane and our materialistic world. In order to prevent damages in our world, the group members are able to form a kind of a shield, in which most fights happen, and no matter the destruction our reality remains unaltered. That is, if the fights remain inside the shield, something that will not always be the case. In addition, all group members have their own supernatural `super powers' etc. For instance, some can use the five elements, some others are psychics, some others use magic, some take advantage of technology, some bend reality etc. br / br /Who will win in the end and what will be the cost of this destructive victory? br / br /The genre of this anime could be categorized under: fantasy, supernatural, action, and love / romance. br / br /The music that accompanies the show is very well orchestrated and good. Starts with a rock/pop song and ends up with a melancholic ballad. In-between the music changes in accordance with the shows (very good done). br / br /As for the dub, in my humble opinion, it is very good and professional done, in the same level as CB is done. br / br /The animation is excellent. br / br /As for extras, it has more or less the typical stuff: Textless opening and ending, previews, trailers etc. br / br /As for the box-set: The first DVD comes with the box and every DVD you buy it fits in there; imagine it something like a shelf. br / br /As for the story: It is very emotional, has great character development, solid storyline (that moves forth and back, with flashbacks etc.), many twists and is very mature and character driven. br / br /Tip: The first episode, called X-0, of the first DVD is like a prelude and `summation' of the story. If you don't want anything to be given to you in front but want to be glued to your sits from episode one, that skip this one. br / br /Last but not least, is it worth buying or not? In two words: Definitely yes! However, by collecting all 8 volumes the cost may raise around $200. To be honest, it is worth having in your collection but if the cost might seem to you as an obstacle than try to rent it and to watch it. The show is highly recommended! br / br /I hope that I could help you, if so than please click on the yes button below ^_^ br /

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X Vol.1 : One - w/ series box, 2006-03-15
This box set is really cool! The Box can hold all 8 volumes. The box had great art on the cover and to me it looked much better then having One season split up in two collectors sets. I just think the production wanted to bank on the series. They should just had the collection in the same boxset Vol. 1 came with. But all in all this item was a good buy and it was even a good price.

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X is one of CLAMP's finest achievments, 2006-02-12
I saw X/1999 the movie first before I saw the anime and I was afraid that the TV series would be just as bad, but I still had a lingering desire to see it and the reviews on Amazon made me decide that I was going to give it a chance. br /I watched it and it became one of my favorie anime series, with it's characters that you grow to love within a short time span, the growing angst and tension between the lovable cast, this is a must see for an anime fan!