X: Complete Series (Classic)

Most Amazingly written anime ever!
I watch a lot of anime, but this one has stood the test of time for me, it is still my favorite even after several years. I don't know why so few people watch this one, maybe because the original company that marketed it went under, but it is really a gem......this anime draws you in, the story is well written, the characters are awesome, it really tugs at your heart strings too, I cried, I laughed, you name it.......the fighting is a lot of fun in it too, it draws you in & keeps you riveted till the end......I think this is the best anime by CLAMP, with XXXholic following close behind, if you are a fan of one then the recurring characters you recognize are fun to see in another anime. If you are an anime fan you should check this out, or if you are not, then why not start with this series. Enjoy!

Epic Tale of Love, Loss, and The End of The World
Story:
15 year old Kamui returns to Tokyo after being gone for 6 years. His childhood friends Fuma and Kotori are very excited at his return, but are hurt and confused by his change in character. Rather than the kind and cheerful boy that they knew, Kamui is cold and quite. But Kamui has a reason to be moody - the day of reckoning is near and the Dragons of Earth and the Dragons of Heaven will battle to decided the fate of humanity, and Kamui must pick a side to join.

This series is, in my opinion, CLAMP's greatest masterpiece. X was the first CLAMP series I was introduced to, and has remained my favorite. To explain why this series is great, I have outlined the pros and cons below.

PROS:
~Artwork - As with all CLAMP's work, the artwork and character designs are detailed and beautiful. Some of the characters look very similar to other CLAMP characters, but some are completely unique to X. Some of the imagery is very impressive, and with a wide range of...

A Great Series
Though this is a great series, there are enough gaps in the plot to prevent me from awarding a five star rating. The animation quality is above average and the Japanese voice acting is very well done. It is an addictive series as well. This series did exceed my expectations and I feel more people who like anime should watch it. But it is not for kids and it is not for novices into anime watching. I recommend watching Cowboy Bebop to get you into anime, then go for the more serious and violent series. (Last Exile, Full Metal Alchemist, and Ghost in the Shell being my favs)

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