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Bounen no Xamdou
Synopsis: Sentan Island is a small island surrounded by the Yuden Sea. There is in a state of tranquility of dream, isolated from the war between the Northern Government and the Free Zone of the southern continent. Our hero, Akiyuki Takehara, lives on Sentan Island, along with his mother fusa. Currently, he is separated from his father, the doctor of the city Ryuzo, but the bond between father and son remains. One day, after taking Ryuzo, Fusa's lunch for him as usual, Akiyuki arrives at school, where he is caught in an explosion with his friends, Haru and Fuuichi. The explosion produces a mysterious light that enters Akiyuki's arm, causing an excruciating pain. He did not give time to understand him, however, like the white-haired girl who walked on the bus with him guides for a power unlike anything he has ever known.
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- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Meaning
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Anime Names
- Anime Name: Bounen no Xamdou
- Anime Name in Japanese: 亡念のザムド
- Anime Name in English: Xam'd Lost Memories
- Other names: Bonen no Xamdou, Bonen no Zamudo, Bounen no Zamudo, Bounen no Zamned
Production information
- Producers: Aniplex, Half H.P Studio
- Licensors: Sentai Filmworks
- Studios: Bones
Anime Information
- Type: TV
- Episodes: 26
- Date: 39644 - February 4, 2009
- Genres: Action, adventure, science fiction
- Subjects: Soldiers
- Target: Shounen
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Anime Reviews
- Rating: 7.651
- Popularity: 56528
Video Trailer/Opening
Curiosities
- The anime was produced by Bones studio in celebration of its 10 years of existence.
- Anime director Masayuki Miyaji died before production, leaving the team in shock and with the difficult task of finalizing the work without him.
- The name "Xam'd" comes from the word "Examine", which means examining or investigating, and "amnesia", which means amnesia.
- The opening theme song, "Shut Up and Explode," is performed by the Japanese band Boom Boom Satellites.
- The anime was released in the form of online episodes, being available for free for a limited period of time.
- The anime's story was inspired by a science fiction tale by writer Haruki Murakami, titled "Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World."
- The anime has the participation of several renowned voice actors such as Takahiro Sakurai, Aya Hirano and Kenichi Suzumura.
- Bounen's world in Xamdou is inhabited by creatures called "humanoids", which have special skills and are able to become weapons.
- The anime addresses topics such as war, political and social conflicts, and the pursuit of personal identity and freedom.
Main Characters
- Akiyuki Takehara (Takahiro Sakurai) - protagonist of the story, a young man who turns into a Xam'd.
- Nakiami (Misato Fukuen) - A mysterious girl who helps Akiyuki control her powers.
- Haru Nishimura (Kaori Nazuka) - Akiyuki's childhood friend and loving interest.
- Ishuu Benikawa (Kenji Hamada) - Captain of the Zanbani ship and akiyuki mentor.
- Raigyo Tsunomata (Takashi Nagasako) - One of the crew of the Zanbani ship.
- Yango (Katsuyuki Konishi) - Another crewman from the Zanbani ship.
- Fuuichi Teraoka (Rikiya Koyama) - An army officer seeking to capture Akiyuki.
- Toujirou Nakamura (Takayuki Sugo) - Leader of the city of Sentan and Haru's father.
Summary and events
- Akiyuki's ship is attacked by a mysterious creature and is infected with a strange substance.
- He wakes up on an isolated island and meets Haru and Fuuichi, who help him adapt to the new life.
- Akiyuki discovers that it is now a Xam'd, a creature with special powers, and is persecuted by the army.
- He joins the crew of the Zanbani ship, led by Nakiami, a mysterious woman who is also a Xam'd.
- The crew faces several challenges, including the fight against the army and the search for a place called Paradise Island.
- Akiyuki discovers that her childhood friend Haru is also a Xam'd and tries to help her control her powers.
- They come to Paradise Island and discover that it is a place where Xam'ds and humans live in harmony.
- However, the army attacks the island and Akiyuki and his friends struggle to protect it.
- Akiyuki discovers the true nature of the substance that infected him and needs to make a difficult decision to save his friends and the world.
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Meaning of Bounen no Xamdou
Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name:
亡念のザムド
- 亡念 (bounen) - thoughts of death, despair
- の (no) - possession particle
- ザムド (zamudo) - own name
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