TV-Series
Description
"Big X" is a science fiction anime series that revolves around the conflict between two powerful organizations, the secretive Nazi group known as the Schwarze Hölle and the Allied forces' scientific research organization, the X Agency. The story begins during World War II, where Dr. Asagumo, a brilliant scientist working for the X Agency, develops a revolutionary serum called "Big X" that grants superhuman abilities. However, the Schwarze Hölle seeks to steal this technology to further their own nefarious goals. In a desperate attempt to protect the serum, Dr. Asagumo injects his son, Akira, with Big X, transforming him into a superhuman warrior capable of combating the Schwarze Hölle's forces.

Years later, the Schwarze Hölle resurfaces, now led by the enigmatic Dr. Engel, who continues to pursue the Big X technology. Akira, now an adult, is drawn back into the conflict as he inherits his father's legacy and becomes the central figure in the battle against the Schwarze Hölle. Alongside allies such as Shigeru, a skilled pilot, and Maki, a resourceful agent, Akira confronts the organization's advanced weaponry, including giant robots and genetically enhanced soldiers. The series explores themes of scientific responsibility, the consequences of war, and the struggle between good and evil, as Akira and his team work to prevent the Schwarze Hölle from achieving global domination.

The narrative is structured around episodic missions, with each episode featuring Akira and his allies facing new threats from the Schwarze Hölle. The series combines elements of espionage, action, and science fiction, with a focus on the moral dilemmas posed by the misuse of advanced technology. Akira's journey is one of self-discovery and resilience, as he grapples with the burden of his powers and the legacy of his father's work. The Schwarze Hölle serves as a persistent and formidable antagonist, with Dr. Engel embodying the dangers of unchecked ambition and scientific exploitation. Through its dynamic storytelling and exploration of ethical questions, "Big X" presents a compelling tale of heroism and the enduring fight against tyranny.
Information
Big X
ビッグX
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 59
Movie/Episode length: 30 min.
Date: 08/03/1964 – 09/27/1965
Categories
Genre
Adventure
Settings
Sci-Fi
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1The Big X Appears
2The Attack of V3
3Evacuation from the Fortress
4Showdown in the Desert
5The Crisis of Big X
6Slave Hunting
7Showdown at Death Lake
8The Black Aurora
9The Lion Empire
10Sun of the Devil
11Cemetery of the Sea
12Showdown with "Kaiser O"
13The Masked Man
14The Poisonous Gas Train
15Himmel, the Big Mysterious Bird
16The Spaceman Sunaruri
17The Weightless Line
18Mystery of the Dead Volcano
19The Spade Viking
20Showdown 20 vs. 21
21Run, Big X!
22Big Mad Fountain
23The Phantom Pirate Ship
24The Robot Bombing Order
25The King's Electricity Transmission Campaign
26The Ant Lion Campaign
27The Aerial City
28Big Dragon God vs. Big X
29The Antique Missile
30Target That Ear
31The Robot Castle
32The Sad Insect Doctor
33Rebellion of a Rubber Man
34Salvage, the Vacuum Man
35Door To Hell
36The Secret Undersea Laboratory
37The Space Tiger
38The Metropolis Destruction Campaign
39The Fire Horse
40From Rainbow Country
41Fountain of the Snowman
42Toward the Galaxy
43Dr. Pearl's Invention
44Planet Angel (aka Messenger from Planet Angel)
45Nina in Crisis
46The Secret of St. Rosa
47The Secret of Spaceland
48A Giant Jellyfish Appears
49The Great 3
50The Earth's 5th Ice Age
51The Magician of Samaringa
52Zombie, the Human-Faced Beast
53The Miracle of the Coral Reef
54Hans' Revenge
55Black Cloud on the Amazon
56Showdown at the Grand Glacier
58Showdown on the Moon
59The Final Showdown
Cast
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Staff
  • Director
    Mitsutero Okamoto
  • Storyboard
    Renzo Kinoshita
    Kōji Shimizu
    Makoto Sada
    Kōki Okamoto
  • Music
    Isao Tomita
  • Art
    Takamura Mukuo
    Renzo Kinoshita
    Eiji Suzuki
    Tadahiko Horiguchi
    Yasuo Nakamura
    Tatsuro Fujii
    Yoshio Hashimoto
    Katsumi Handō
  • Director of Photography
    Shin'ichi Sugimoto
  • Producer
    Yutaka Fujioka
    Saburō Gōda
  • Screenplay
    Tadashi Hirose
    Keizo Yamamoto
    Hiromu Ozawa
  • Episode Director
    Takashi Asaoka
  • Original creator
  • Animation Director
    Seizo Hamamoto
  • Executive producer
    Nobuo Inada
Production
  • Animation Production
    Tokyo Movie
  • Production
    Tokyo Movie