Kodoani.com – Pipes is now streaming All 39 episodes of the anime “After War Gundam X” with Japanese version and English subtitles. This is a great opportunity for Gundam fans to re-experience this classic.
Key information about “After War Gundam X”
Broadcast history: The anime was first released in 1996. It was originally planned to have 49 episodes, but was shortened to 39 episodes.
Reason for shortening:
Not due to cancellation: According to the character designer Nobuyoshi Nishimura and screenwriter Hiroyuki Kawasakithe anime series only had its broadcast time shortened, not canceled completely.
Release context: This was confirmed during the launch Memorial Blu-ray Box in Japan.
Plot summary
“After War Gundam X” is set 15 years after a brutal war between the space colonies and Earth. The war resulted in the destruction of much of humanity, with the Earth's population decreasing slowly 10 billion people down to just a few. The story revolves around humanity's efforts to survive and rebuild in a dangerous and volatile post-war world.
Released in North America
Right Stuf: Released the anime series as Blu-ray in 2020. Before that, the anime series was released as two DVD sets in 2016.
Description from Right Stuf:
The anime combines post-apocalyptic and science fiction themes, with a focus on character and emotional development in a challenging world.
Manga adaptation
Author: Koichi Tokita.
Released: Manga launched in magazine Comic BomBom by Kodansha in 1996, accompanying the anime.