X - Two (TV Series, Vol. 2)

The outline that follows is an outline that refers to the entire series and spoilers will be included.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.Outline of the story: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.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.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.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.Who will win in the end and what will be the cost of this destructive victory?The genre of this anime could be categorized under: fantasy, supernatural, action, and love / romance.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).As for the dub, in my humble opinion, it is very good and professional done, in the same level as CB is done.The animation is excellent.As for extras, it has more or less the typical stuff: Textless opening and ending, previews, trailers etc.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.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.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.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!I hope that I could help you, if so than please click on the yes button below ^_^

This anime is not for the squeamish or the prudish. It's also intensely confusing... Even if you can't keep up with the 20+ characters/ who's on whose side etc, youcan still enjoy a bit of sword play, apocalyptic scenes, and good art. You should be warned, although bloody and violent it is an anime made with girls in mind. So if you don't understand the weird revolving themes around women, you're not alone. It is very mystically themed, and fantasy lovers usually get a kick out of it. Try it out see what you think :)

X is well-done series based on classic themes. The forces of heaven and earth are facing off for a final confrontation. An improbable band of defenders forms for the world's defense, including a wise-cracking thug with a good heart, a slightly ditzy girl of 14, a woman who considers herself dressed wearing only lingerie, and more. Most important, there's Kamui, the one who on whom the final battle depends, but who hasn't yet picked sides.It's good, but the world of Anime includes marvels such as Akira, Steamboy, and Miyazaki's work. By comparison, this has an ordinary look: big eyes, impossibly long legs, and a mini-mini-mini skirt in the schoolgirl uniform that preserves modesty only when the camera angle views down from above. Still, there are lots worse out there.//wiredweird

This the second installment of the series, and it's surreal!!I don't know what to expect from the next.Here you get to learn about some of the characters from both the dragons of earth and the dragons of heven as well as some events in the present. This is a clever move by the director, you really find yourself connecting with the charecters and feeling for them to prepare for what to come in this enchanting series. I don't need to explain more since most of you have already seen the first DVD and if you haven't... WHAT IN THE WORLD ARE YOU WAITING FOR!!!! get your copies now.

X is a CLAMP series so of course I love it.This is still setting up the plot points for the action, but its still awesomely cool.X1999 was the first CLAMP series I heard about, but was not the first I watched. So after I watched Magic Knight Rayearth, I was prepared for X1999's unusal story line [which i might say, that I love.]