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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 36 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 1, 2011 – June 24, 2011
- Season
- Spring 2011
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- MADHOUSE
- Director
- Fuminori Kizaki
- Original creator
- Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, Warren Ellis
- Music
- Tetsuya Takahashi
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 56/100
Estimated watch time
4h 36m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Super Power79%Travel79%Superhero79%Foreign79%Ensemble Cast60%Primarily Adult Cast60%Tragedy60%Male Protagonist60%Snowscape40%Heterosexual40%
overview details
Synopsis
The X-Men are reunited following the death of a teammate, and are summoned by Charles Xavier to Japan following the abduction of Hisako Ichiki (Armor). There, they confront the U-Men, a lunatic cult that steals and transplants mutant organs to further strengthen their own army, and the battle for justice is on. (Source: Marvel)
Should you watch X-Men?
X-Men has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 56/100 — 15% of 2,209 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #97 most popular anime of 2011 on AniList.
Of the 4K AniList users who started it, 12.2% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 3K have finished it.
At about 4 h 36 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Drama — especially super power, travel, superhero, foreign.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Jack Kirby
- Original creator
- Stan Lee
- Original creator
- Warren Ellis
- Director
- Fuminori Kizaki
- Series composition
- Mitsutaka Hirota
- Character design
- Ai Yokoyama
- Music
- Tetsuya Takahashi
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X-Men FAQ
How many episodes does X-Men have?
X-Men has 12 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 4 h 36 min in total.
How long does it take to watch X-Men?
About 4 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is X-Men finished?
Yes. X-Men has finished airing — the final episode aired June 24, 2011.
Is there a season 2 of X-Men?
No sequel is listed for X-Men as of October 2026.
Is X-Men based on a other source?
Yes. X-Men adapts the other source by Jack Kirby.
Who animated X-Men?
X-Men was animated by MADHOUSE and directed by Fuminori Kizaki.
Where can I watch X-Men?
X-Men is listed on Netflix. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.