Though the first disc worth of episodes moves rather slowly, this is shaping up to be an extremely titillating series. Epsiodes 1 & 2 are mostly an introduction to our main characters, and we learn very tiny about the set itself. However, episode 3 really packs it all in, giving the viewer a respectable overview of the two sides and plenty of hints as to what’s to reach.
Though many shows in anime deal with the kill of the world, the stylistic come in “X” helps to grab your attention. Kamui, the lead character, is your typical unwilling hero who wants nothing to do with his destiny. More to the point, he begins this series as quite the anti-hero, and there’s petite to redeem him. Luckily, the creators don’t weigh down the character with melodramatic angst. He is, quite unashamedly, selfish. So, it’s up to the supporting cast to prove us impartial why the world deserves to be saved, along with Kamui himself.
One word of warning: if you don’t want to have obvious dwelling points corrupt for you, do NOT peek the Extras portion of the disc, or the Episode 0 included. Skip straight to Episode 1, and don’t contemplate assist. I wasn’t warned in time, so positive major location elements have been ruined for me. However, getting to those points looks to be the fun piece!
The Clamp Cooperative’s unique manga series for ‘X’ was a complex, doom-filled apocalyptic vision. Two groups, the Dragons of Heaven and the Dragons of Earth are enmeshed in a struggle for ascendancy over Tokyo that would ultimately choose the fate of the world. Those of earth behold to slay in order to recreate the world anew, and those of Heaven eye to sustain and revitalize the existing sources of power. Into this struggle steps Kamui, a young man who has returned to Tokyo to reclaim the Shinken or divine sword. In doing so, he will invent a series of decisions that bring about the final resolution of the struggle.
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When a feature length film was made from the manga, it became painfully distinct that this is too noteworthy legend to be communicated in 90 minutes. Almost twenty major characters are keen and the needs of the small format ensured that only a few received enough attention to glean definition. The space itself is complex, and depends on the characters to progress. The best the film could do was to be a beautifully crafted and acted but infinitely fragile production. The result left everyone a bit dissatisfied. Unwilling to write off Rintaro’s efforts completely, director Yoshiaki Kawajiri undertook to remake the epic as a full-length television series. Insisting on a high level of production values, especially for the graphics and musical work, he has managed not only to surpass the film, but also to improve upon the anecdote telling of the manga.
This first DVD sets the gothic, art nouveau styling of the anecdote, sketches out the bones of the set, and begins to bring the characters on stage. This is no little task, and the viewer is warned to read the accompanying character guide and be willing to tolerate a bit of confusion before everything is sorted out and the characters have developed sufficient personalities so that the space and the cast open to mesh.
The key characters to reach on board in the beginning are the trio of Kamui Shirou, Fuma Monou and his sister Kotori Monou. Kamui, who knew the Monou’s as children, has returned to Tokyo. Despite his every anguish to retain his customary friends at a distance, fate takes charge. Because Kamui’s contain decision about his role in the coming cataclysm will force a parallel decision from Fuma, and brings Kotori into a tragic conflict between duty and desire. Two other characters of early interest (both Dragons of Heaven) are Sorata Arisugawa, an unlikely priest from Mt. Kouya, and Hinoto, a dreamseer who keeps the Dragons organized until Kamui can form his decision.
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At this early stage, this series shows every imprint of being a landmark wretchedness. Whether it will finally succeed will depend on Kawajiri’s ability to tame the complex epic and gigantic cast. So far the director has proven up to the challenge. This series is well worth continued attention.
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