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As the dawn of the new millennium approaches, ancient prophecies foretell a cataclysmic battle that will determine Earth's ultimate destiny. Sixteen-year-old psychic Kamui Shiro returns to Tokyo carrying unmatched spiritual power, pursued by two opposing supernatural factions. The Dragons of Heaven seek to protect human civilization despite its ecological flaws, while the Dragons of Earth intend to wipe out humanity to allow the planet to regenerate. When his beloved childhood companions Kotori and Fuma Monou are dragged into the escalating violence, Kamui is forced to choose between the preservation of civilization and the irreversible annihilation of mankind.
⚠ Background — may contain spoilers
Directed by visionary anime auteur Rintaro and produced by Madhouse, *X: The Movie* was released theatrically in August 1996 by Kadokawa Shoten. Adapting the bestselling dark fantasy manga by creative collective CLAMP, the film was celebrated for its opulent visual design, breathtaking apocalyptic imagery, and kinetic telekinetic choreography. The production gained widespread notoriety for its relentless violence and bold alternate ending diverging from the ongoing comic. Backed by a memorable theme song by legendary rock band X Japan, the movie established itself as a definitive landmark of nineties gothic anime cinema.
