---
title: 'X (1996)'
type: 'film'
director: 'Rintaro'
released: '1996-08-03'
runtime_minutes: 97
genres:
  - 'Drama'
countries:
  - 'Japan'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/x-1996'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118200/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# X (1996)

1996 · 97 min · Drama · Japan

Original title: X -エックス-

## Synopsis

X, also known as X/1999 and X: The Movie, is a 1996 Japanese animated film directed by Rintaro and animated by Madhouse. Rintaro wrote it alongside Clamp head writer Nanase Ohkawa. It is based on Clamp's manga series of the same name. It premiered on August 3, 1996, in Japan and had a limited screening in North America in 2000. The film focuses on the roles Kamui Shiro, Kotori Monou, and Fuma Monou play in the Apocalypse. After his mother's death, the young Kamui returns to Tokyo to participate in a Holy War between two groups who seek to either protect mankind or protect nature at the cost of mankind.

## Credits

- **Director:** [Rintaro](https://cinepixo.com/people/rintaro)
- **Screenplay:** [Rintaro](https://cinepixo.com/people/rintaro), [Nanase Ohkawa](https://cinepixo.com/people/nanase-ohkawa)
- **Original Music Composer:** [Yasuaki Shimizu](https://cinepixo.com/people/yasuaki-shimizu)

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Source: https://cinepixo.com/movies/x-1996
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