Kamui Shirou
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 24
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 9 h 36 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 3, 2001 – March 27, 2002
- Season
- Fall 2001
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- MADHOUSE
- Director
- Yoshiaki Kawajiri
- Original creator
- CLAMP
- Music
- Naoki Satou
- Age rating
- R — Mild Nudity
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 69/100
Estimated watch time
9h 36m
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Urban Fantasy95%Tragedy92%Environmental80%Magic77%Super Power70%Anti-Hero63%Battle Royale60%Shrine Maiden60%Philosophy60%Gore60%
overview details
Synopsis
His destiny has finally arrived as the young Shirou Kamui returns to Tokyo after 6 years. A powerful psychic, Kamui vows to protect the happiness of his childhood friends Fuuma and Kotori, even if it means avoiding them. But fate is cruel, whether or not Kamui wants to be involved; he holds the future of the world in his hands, given the choice of becoming a Dragon of Heaven or a Dragon of Earth. The Seven Seals gather, and so do the Seven Angels; all individuals who have their destiny carved out as one who would battle for the fate of the world. What future will Kamui choose to become reality?
Should you watch X (TV)?
X (TV) has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 69/100 — 40% of 4,147 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #23 highest-rated anime of 2001, and #13 most popular anime of 2001 on AniList.
Of the 8.1K AniList users who started it, 7.0% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 6.2K have finished it.
At about 9 h 36 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Drama, Fantasy — especially urban fantasy, tragedy, environmental, magic.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
24 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- CLAMP
- Director
- Yoshiaki Kawajiri
- Music
- Naoki Satou
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Tokyo BABYLON (1992), X OVA (2001)
- Optional extras: X
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“eX Dream”
Endings (1)
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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X (TV) FAQ
How many episodes does X (TV) have?
X (TV) has 24 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 9 h 36 min in total.
How long does it take to watch X (TV)?
About 9 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 12 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
Is X (TV) finished?
Yes. X (TV) has finished airing — the final episode aired March 27, 2002.
Is there a season 2 of X (TV)?
No sequel is listed for X (TV) as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
What should I watch before X (TV)?
Watch Tokyo BABYLON and X OVA first — X (TV) is a direct sequel.
Is X (TV) based on a manga?
Yes. X (TV) adapts the manga by CLAMP.
Who animated X (TV)?
X (TV) was animated by MADHOUSE and directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri.
Who sings the opening of X (TV)?
The opening, "eX Dream", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch X (TV)?
X (TV) is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.