Bounen no Xamdou

Sentan Island is caught in the middle of a warzone. Akiyuki looks like your everyday student rushing off to school when there is an air raid and the school bus he was on explodes. While trying to help a refugee he helped sneak onto the bus, he finds himself "Xam'd" - when a human is injected with a seed known as "Hiruko" transforming them into a raging creature. Nakiami, a girl who just happened to be in the area from the courier ship "Zanbani" spots him and takes him in, offering to teach him how to control the Hiruko within him. Even though he is given little hope of returning to his human life, he continues to believe he'd be able to return home to the island one day. It has an interesting setting that kind of looks like your modern day Japan but not quite so at the same time. If you replaced the traditional buildings of Japan that next to modern day structures with ones from a fantasy JRPG then you pretty much got the setting. Artwork looks great, action scenes are good but you'd probably expect that from a big name studio like Bones. It's not an uptight, gloomy action show despite all the conflict and everyone struggling to get through it all. Thanks to the vivid colours, beautifully drawn backgrounds and the odd joke here and there it lightens up when you least expect it. The show kind of hits you with all sorts of mysteries right from the start and rather than let characters clear things up, you're left to piece together the shreds of info and figure them out yourself. You'd probably be compelled to watch whether Akiyuki's determination bears fruit in the end. No one on board the Zanbani pampers him despite his condition and he is made to earn his stay. You kind of keep keep watching to learn more about the world setting too, why there are factions at war and what the whole "Xam'd" thing is about. I think the only downside is that it branches out too much towards the end of the show as it tries to cover all the different characters. That said, it's still a good show for the most part. Out of interest, this is Masayuki Miyaji's debut as an Anime director and he was responsible for the storyboarding of many popular action shows such as Attack on Titan, Kabaneri Fortress of Steel, Durarara x2 Ketsu, Sword Art Online S2.

Story (8/10): You will definitely get confused at the beginning. It introduces you to a world at war but you have no idea who is fighting and why, you don't know who is good and who is evil. Factions are a mess and no clear enemy little by little and as the story progresses and more info is revealed you will get a basic understanding on what is going on (although some stuff will still be a little confusing) The story is that of journey that is about finding purpose for some characters, and fulfilling purpose for other characters, and finding truths for other characters. One thing for sure is that this is the kind of anime that you should be really patient with. If you get dishearten by the earlier confusion you will drop it without finding out what is really going on. Characters (8/10): Other that two of the characters in this anime all the other characters have some hidden past or agenda that drives them and it was really interesting figuring out what that past or agenda is as the anime progresses Most characters were interesting but you still got standard and by the book characters most of the time The MC will start as someone who is driven by the situation and other characters without any self thought but then will turn that around to do things out of his own volition Art and Animation (10/10): The art was great. Scenes were beautiful and designs were unique. Lots of different environment were shown throughout the anime and all were well drawn and really colorful. Character design was also great The animation was top notch starting with characters animation that really made them seem alive from simple gestures to walking and running that felt really natural. Fighting scenes were fluid and well executed and gave an intense feeling and they mad good use of the "Playdough Effect" It had some reused scenes but I still give it a progress Music & VA (8/10): Nice OST all around music the music suited the situation most of the time. The OP was really exciting and motivational, the kind that actually draws you in and makes you watch the anime. The ED was nice as well I watched the Dub for this anime, it was well made although some characters laked emotions in their voice acting at some point during the anime Effectiveness (8/10): The anime was all about the journey and should never be watched as an action anime even though it got some really good action. focusing on the story and events to actually understand what the fuck is going on is the best way to actually get everything this anime had to offer even if the confusion scares you away the visuals as a major draw point will keep you watching imo Overall (8.5/10)

Ay yi yi, what a mess. A good mess - but a mess nonetheless. Story 5/10 Art 9/10 Sound 8/10 Character 5/10 Enjoyment 7/10 The art and sound are decent enough. The storyline was very confusing! It reminded me of Eureka 7, and it should, since it's by the same studio. Like Eureka 7 I only figured out what the heck was going on after sleeping on it. Frankly, I think a lot of viewers will leave this anime feeling unsatisfied because the ending seems like one big Deus Ex Machina. It's not, but it sure feels that way. It is not AT ALL obvious how the big bad is defeated (or even if it does get defeated), neither is it clear what happened to several of the main characters. Even once I figured it out it still wasn't interesting. They tried to come up with something unique but just made it confusing instead. I knew something was wrong when during episode 23 I found myself hoping it was almost over. The whole anime has decent art but the ending has above-average production values, evoking the animation prowess of Naruto, OPM, and Bleach, among others. The Xamdou are particularly well-animated, though it appears they only ever rendered the main character's transformation once. This won't bother you sailor moon fans out there, but everyone else will notice the copy-paste transformation. Unfortunately, the characters are just awful. Don't get me wrong - they're very animated, lively, and they have strong personalities. The reason I didn't like the characterization is because much of the plot is pushed forward simply based on the fact someone didn't open their damn mouth and say something. In fact, several main characters' personalities and life situations are based around dealing with this, which makes this anime's fundamental disconnect with the viewer all the more ironic. That the titular Xamdou seem to give nearly everyone a depressive complex doesn't help at all. It's like "oh, there's a problem, *mumble mumble*" and then something blows up because they didn't get off their ass. Overall, the anime is extremely well-done and fun to watch. Just don't expect a feeling of satisfaction when it's over.

"Do not forget who you are" In a world that the south and the north at conflict the ones who suffer the most as always are the civilians. Sentan Island where our mc is located where everthing is beautiful, it never heard or felt war, when the gears of the destiniy starts to revolve nothing stays the same, some will change for the better, some will perish... Our MC Akiyuki by some white haired girl named Nazuna recieves Hiroko or Xam'd in a terrorist attack and then forced to live a life that is away from his family and the love of his life -helluva girl- Haru. He needs to understand the will of Hiroko (sometype of symbiote, weapon -has its own intelligence-will if not acted along its will then petrifies the host, though if one is able to achive harmony with it one gains immense power) to be able to live, otherwise forgetting himself and turning into stone. But doing this alone is nearly impossible, to his fortune a Tessician girl, the cloud rider, Nakiami comes to his help, saving him from turning into stone. Akiyuki's long and confusing travel begins with Nakiami and the crew of Zanbani (a postal airship). Story: A good grasping story that is able to make you empathize with the world (A Bones Production). Well it is a good story but it has flaws, the concept behind the Xam'd and the world (why the south and the north are fighting) are not explained in detail, also while Akiyuki is the MC the story focuses more on Nakiami later in the anime. There is also no information about the Tessik tribe that Nakiami belongs to, they are excluded, looked down upon by everyone while no solid reason is given to the audience, we only know that they lost their homeland. (it needed more episodes to expand, there are cool ideas in it but never explored) Art: Even though it is a 2008 made anime it still shines like a gem. Sound: The opening and the ending themes are very very good, the ost in anime are very well made and placed in the anime. Character: There are 4 main characters: Akiyuki, Haru, Furuichi, Nakiami. Everyone of them has their own unique and annoying personalities. Akiyuki is a stupid, dense man, though he is astonishingly confident and can take control of the things that goes around him (to some degree). Haru, beautiful, confident, helluva girl, a girl that can muster up courage to find Akiyuki despite the hardness of the task, a girl that does not give up and actually waits (you ll understand after watching). Furuichi, annoying glasses, you will hate him in the begining though you will understand his reasoning in middle of the anime. Nakiami, a beautiful girl who can take care of herself and has a great knowledge about Hirokos, also serves at Zanbani as some kind of a spotter. (these are just little points) Enjoyment: It is a well made series, though a llttle bit slow paced -sometimes leaving the MC's story and telling another characters story will make you frustrated since you are left there hanging, waiting to learn what happened to MC- Overall: If not watched, should be watched -though not asap, if you have time it is recommended that you give this a try

The feel of Bounen no Xamdou is very close to that of Eureka Seven. The war that encompasses the world instigates the journey that the main characters embark on. The main characters are followed as they each endure the obstacles and horrors of war. This show is very story focused. The story is conveyed very smoothly and it can feel a bit slow even when it is flowing rapidly. This indicates the grace with which the story is conveyed. It is seldom that a story can be told without a hitch, but the minimization of it is evident through the lack of strain in understanding much of the content in this show. This story follows characters that ultimately have great impact on the engulfing war which has diversely impacted each character. Some characters show little change, displaying their great vitality. Other characters undergo various hardships of unbearable magnitude and struggle to maintain themselves. Despite what was well done, the development of the relationships of the main characters could have used some improvement. The artwork in this show is spectacular. The fight sequences are not of great focus, but they are portrayed with a natural flow to them. The character designs are far above average. Some of the colors in the artwork as well as some of the character designs are reminiscent Nickelodeon's Avatar: The Last Airbender. The beauty of the music in this show is far beyond that of most shows out there. The music manages to guide the viewer through this story with ease, despite its complexities. Even the opening and ending theme sings are great. I watched through the ending theme after most episodes despite how rare that is for me. The English dub cast for this show is fantastic. The script conveyed the same information as the subs. Besides the great voice actors of the main characters, some of my favorite voice actors played supporting roles. This show manages to provide enjoyment in many diverse ways. This variety is the source of the greatness of this show. The many characters that Akiyuki meets are perhaps the best contribution that he makes to the show. The merging and branching off of stories really makes this show something more than much most. As long as you pay attention, this is a very full and complete series. If something seems confusing (such as the end), then you missed something. Reading between the lines can make this and so many other shows so enjoyable.

This show holds all its cards until the end, which is something i really like in any show, but i think the pacing was way off. it pretty much starts off a slice of life, if you can believe that after the first episode, and continues that way for over half the series. I usually do not like slice of life shows, at all, but the characters are just so solid and interesting. My gripe with the characters were that the were just under developed and didn't get enough screen time imo. and that's a little strange considering how long this anime deals with them, which comes down to pacing. by and large its a great show, with a above average ending...for some (me). but the resolution(s) in fact leave a lot more to be desired. and ofc there are some zombies at the end which will leave you scratching your head. if the series had 50 episodes, i feel like i probably wouldn't have liked it as well, but it would have done it far more justice in the end. overall very good watch for fans of pretty much any genre, you see from my list what i like and don't like. its really genre breaking

Xam'd is a character drama that takes place in a war torn nation. The story follows a series of characters as they adventure through the battle ravaged lands of the warring North and South. From the awkward love triangle between Furuichi, Haru and Akiyuki to the fun crew of a rebellious postal ship and even the evil machinations of military scientists, the show has a lot of flavors going. All of this occurs in a quite interesting world where weapons range from flying robots to strange biological abominations. However while the setting and characters in it are all very interesting and well done, little is done to explain the actual mechanisms driving the world at large. Why is there a war, who's on a what side and why do things work the way they do is never fully explored. This was the only weakness I could really point out in the show. And I can't truthfully say I miss the episode or two of pure exposition required by other similar shows to explain their world's internal workings. However it would be nice for some of the larger themes, like the cause of the war, to have been fleshed out more. Beyond character and story, the show is one of the best examples of the anime form I have ever watched. The art and sound are perfection incarnate. The heated moments of battles, transformations and such are as invigorating as the more emotional moments of conversation, reflection and exploration. The soundtrack adds to the visual feast with a haunting score and some great poppy tunes for opening and closing credits. All in all, if you want a gorgeous show with great character drama and heart-pounding action, watch Xam'd. If you're the kind of viewer that requires everything to be thoroughly explained and enumerated to you so you can immerse yourself in a show, don't expect much of Xam'd.

Xam'd: Lost Memories Overview Akiyuki Takehara is a high school boy, whose biggest problems are his seperated parents, and his constant tardiness.  One day as he is, as usual, running late for the bus he comes in contact with a strange white haired girl who is trying to get onto the bus to the main city on Sentain Island.  Akiyuki helps the girl get on the bus, however it was that decision which would change his life forever.  Unknowingly to Akiyuki the girl detonates a strange devise and bestows a power upon him which is unlike anything else.  Unable to come to terms with this power, and loosing himself in the process Akiyuki has to find his new path in life as an Xam’d. Review Xam’d: Lost Memories is a compelling story which engroses the watcher in a constant barrage of science fiction, war, romance, and drama.  Though a large aray of elements present the series does an exquisit job of seemlessly blending them together for a Very Good series, however in my opinion not magnificent. The plot is steady and constantly adjusting as the series progresses.  As the hero becomes more aware of what Xam’d is his journey in life begins to change, and you are dragged along for the action packed ride.  I felt that the writing and the directing were marvelously done allowing the watcher to become fully emersed in this great story. The art was craftly exquisite from the futuristic sci fi vehicles, to the transformations, from the action packed fighting sequences, to the beautiful scenery and lighting.  I would have to say that it was graphically astounding from an anime standpoint.  I would of like to have seen a little bit of originality from the artist, though this being a more action, drama, romance series it probably would of felt a bit out of place so in this instance I think the artists went the right direction. The characters were each unique and never lost themselves or their characters.  Each character was well written and played key roles in the unfolding of the mysteries of the Xam’d, and as Akiyuki progresses forward in his journey so does everyone else along with him in their own ways.  I do have to say however that in the english sub version their were a few characters that were very hard to even listen to as they acted out their lines, the emotion in their voices often not matching the feel of the scene or just general poor delivery of lines. I was very entertained by this series and as mentioned above it performed very well by my main tenants of judging anime.  I would also like to say that the opening credits song must be one of, if not THE, best that I have come across so far.  Despite some few misses with me, that being, originality of artwork and poor voice overs, I still rate this very high. Score: 8/10 Posted by @GameJok3r

Like Eureka Seven and Nausicaa put into one! All in all the show had a different type of storyline with diverse characters - though they all have moments where you want to smack them around. The series had a good start, then got little a slow middle, and then had a moderate wrap up - but I would still recommend it. The animation was clean and pretty (because it's Bones of course!). It was interesting that this series came out on the US Playstation network before it was released to Japan.

This show had great potential, but half way through the series the story got lost. They had so much they needed to explain and ignored it all. They tried to focus on character development, but somewhere along the way decided they didn't know what to do with the characters as well. So, despite an enthralling beginning to an anime making me want to keep watching I lost steam half way and just finished it to finish it. The ending made no logical sense and I was a little frustrated by some of the story elements not being properly explained. Despite the lackluster ending, its worth watching. The characters are quite brilliant, they just need another season or a few more episodes to fill out and be complete.

I only feel compelled to review shows that greatly disappoint me, if nothing else to rationalize why personally. To start off, I love Eureka Seven. It was one of the original “great,” shows I watched, and still resonates with me to this day. That being said, after widening my palate, I couldn’t in good conscience consider it a “10/10 masterpiece” due to plot related short comings at times: shaky world-building, inconsistent characterization and motivation, and a rather lackluster conclusion. Enter Xam’d, a show with more than just superficial similarities to E7, so naturally it would be a great watch, right? Well kinda. Aesthetically, the show is downright beautiful. Top notch animation, an absolute banger OP/ED, nice character designs, neat locales & monster/mech design, etc. Honestly no complaints at all in the art or sound department. The show starts off with a great first few episodes, which introduce a (seemingly,) rich world with lots of interesting conflict. The plot raises a lot of pressing questions at the outset, then proceeds to answer literally none of them. I can’t count the number of times I was begging for context for the gibberish that was being presented about the people, places, and things of this world. Instead of extrapolating on concepts introduced, new characters & dynamics are introduced until all we’re left with is a convoluted narrative mess with no direction. Akiyuki & Nakiami were compelling protagonists at the start of the show, but wound up feeling rather hollow with poorly fleshed out motivations. Surprisingly, Haru is really the only character to receive convincing growth & progression throughout the story, and is really the saving grace of the show. In regards to plot-holes, they may be the only thing the story does consistently. I would say watch for spoilers from this point on, but it’s now like the show does anything with the following concepts: the pregnant test-type Xam’d, the specifics of the emperor, why Nakiami had to take the role she did during the climax, the exact nature of the Haruko and their parasitic existence with human hosts, Sannova and her followers actual role in the current climate, Kakisu’s motivations with his mother, the reasons for the war between the north & the south and Raigyo’s & Ishu’s role in it, what Akiyuki’s father was treating/in the vial he gave to Haru etc. I seriously at times felt like I was missing entire episodes worth of content. The show could’ve easily doubled in length and still not have been able to address everything aforementioned. There’s a shocking lack of actual action as well. I think our boy actually turns into a Xam’d a total of 3 times, which was rather disappointing. It’s a damn shame, as this show had all the pieces to capture the same magic and even surpass E7. Rather, I was given was some migraine-inducing eye candy, and a nostalgia trip. “I have a vacancy in my heart.”

Bones always makes good anime, and this one is no exception. I loved everything about this series -- the world, characters, story, visuals/animation, music, etc -- except the character development, plot development, and sometimes pacing. The first half was really good, and I really liked it, minus minor gripes about the development and pacing. Second half was a slog, I only forced myself to finish it due to my investment in and how much I liked the first half. The development and pacing problems were way more pronounced in the second half. Basically, it skips around stories and leaves plot holes by leaving most interesting things unexplained. Characters change their personalities unexplained, leaving only implied events to explain their changes. Sometimes pacing is super slow, sometimes it frenetically skips around like a schizophrenic ADHD kid, all the while not properly explaining many of the vague events that happen -- thus confusion and plot holes. I found many scenes very weird and oftentimes contributing very little to the characters or story at hand. There was also this one song in the series that sounds VERY similar to the start of the godfather theme, and I kept thinking that every time I heard it come on. The ending is unsatisfying and feels rushed, much like most of the second half. I suspect the quality is so irregular because of Bones, Aniplex and Sony ideas clashing and ending in this compromised disappointment. This series had so much potential, more than almost every anime series I've ever seen, it had its whole world built up so beautifully, but this potential is tragically squandered by....I don't know what. Mismanagement? Neglect? Pressure to rush it to its tragic death? Still, I kinda liked it.

A short memo on the series, without spoilers: Its a peculiar one. Its pacing, vivid color palette, headstrong characters, action focus and unfulfilling lives/work/relationships across the board.. suggest a run-of-the-mill student turns hero outset. but from the very start you notice something like an under-current. seriousness, commitment, thoroughness. all the forementioned elements of storytelling are expertly applied - it is well paced, a shitload is happening (war, fighting, transformation, misunderstandings, journey, revealings) it stays light on its feet, dialogue on point.. adding the very detailed animation on top.. for a great many series these ingredients were plenty sufficient to make them successful. it is really entertaining from just that. the go-to tools of the pro's: they've done their job. but where most would stop to keep windows open for production hick-ups, saving budget to spend on important fight scenes etc. .. Xamdou goes a different route. the noticable under-current I mentioned? it starts surfacing and keeps on runing and popping its head out throughout the series. It manifests in a dedication to detail and a refusal to work with common tropes. There is a widespread problem within the animation industry: big teams, tight schedules and division of labour.. almost all animated series show an alarming lack of depth. It seems the creators don't take their world, settings and characters seriously. "How would he feel/react/move?" - "would he accept this situation?" - "does he understand?".. basics! - on to: "how does he jump a fence?", "what furniture is in his house?" - on to: "do differences in opinion necessarily mean struggle?" - on to: "which objects would he pick up with care and which in a casual manner?" - on to: "when hit with force, how does he maintain balance?".. The animators of Xamdou where asking an astounding amount of questions, carefully considering the answers and then deciding on which level(s) to realize them. Without the vain notion of raising the questions aloud in the finished series. The dialogues are full of understanding, earnest thought and reflect the characters very well. Movement is filled to the brim with lovely details, quirks and a dedication to anatomy and physics. Fights are short and don't carry any sub-text. There's attention to detail and they keep on adding creative approaches to convey and show what is important to them. This is super super rare for this kind of show. It has been alot of fun to follow the trail of answers they came up with and guessing their underlying thoughts, ideas and problems raised.

Sannova bitch. I’ve been waiting to say that since i first heard the characters name. Now i’ve got that incredibly out of place pun out of the way i can continue. Xam’d felt like a cross between Eureka 7, Fractale, Rahxephon and Heroman. Now with that many cross betweens i would think it could give it an air of originality about it but i never really felt like i hadn’t seen it before. Felt? Did i just say felt? Damn, i always hate that expression, like i could touch it or something. Anyway. The story is of this kid who turns into this thing but is some what saved by this person who belongs to this crew and this kid and this person get to fight quite a bit and a lot of morals get thrown about. It really was quite good though. It also appears to have a fantastic setting but everyone seems to have Japanese names. Not sure if i missed something about it being a future world. I don’t think i did. What i quite liked about this show was it’s blend of genre. It was at the base of all things; Action adventure. That didn’t stop it from delving into fantasy, sci fi, romance and drama. Particulaly the romance was played quite well in my opinion. It was never mushy or really vague, it was just there. It also focused a little on other peoples romances like the protagonists parents and that female captain who doesn’t wear very much. Art was nice. Yes nice, just nice. Not amazing or anything. The animation however was amazing. While the art was simple and very standard it did give variety to the creatures and buildings etc. This probably helped the animation move better. Everyone moved smoothly and made the fight scenes a whole lot nicer to watch. That is all i have to say about the art. Damn my note taking, why did i not focus on the art? Now i have to uses these few sentances to pad the paragraph out to make it look longer. What? Don’t judge me. The opening and ending songs were honestly not that great. They were a little different from the jpop you would usually get, the opening using autotune or something on the voices. They were both in English too. The opening also had a weird choice of lyrics that did not make sense to me for the most part, might because it was Engrish rather than proper English. The ending however was slightly better sung. Well it would be, it was sung by a person whose mother tongue is English. Now these to theme songs were mediocre at best. The background music was however far better. I will be honest, i didn’t notice the musc during the first two thirds. It probably just never stood out to me. However during the end few episode it did stand out and episode 23 in particular had a really nice orchestral piece playing and it made the scene far nicer. I watched this mostly in the dubbed English and though i won’t put it up there with the Baccano’s of dubbed anime. It did seem well acted, the two sister being voiced by my favorite voice actresses. Characters were cool. I guess. There were a few that annoyed me like the red head who tried to save everyone. But overall they all had the ups and they all had there flaws and these flaws gave them character. ‘Gave them character’ that doesn’t sound right. Oh well, i’ll leave it in. All the important characters seemed to change as they grew with the show. The protags (my new name for the main character of shows now) paraents started of disliking each other, mostly on the Mothers part, but came together through tribulations to show they really did love each other. That may be a spoiler. Doesn’t matter, i was lying anyway… Yea.. i was.. err. lying. Oh i should also probably mention there are a few bratty kids in this show, so if they annoy you like they do me you might want to have something in the room with you to punch everytime they speak. It would have helped me if i did. Now a quick aggregation. It has a fairly confusing plot that if you don’t want to watch a second time you should really pay attention the first time. The characters are the best part of the show. I liked them all. Well apart frome that guy and that guy. Oh and that person and the thing and that other guy. But mostly they were enjoyable. Sound is amazing. Well the opening less so but the rest was amazing. Now as a summation for my aggregation; There is a reason why i didn’t mention a single persons name. Good show. Go watch it.

So this is my first review ever, so I'll do the best job that I can. Firstly I'd like to start off with the fact that there have been only a handful of anime series that have ever actually pulled me into the story on a personal level. Xam'd was definitely one of those series. And after watching this series 3 times, I am confident to say that this is my favorite anime series of all time hands down. Now, I'll break this anime down into sections and talk about each section: STORY: 10/10 The story for Xam'd: Lost Memories is absolutely unique. And as I have said already, it is my favorite anime series due to the originality of the plot. I also noticed while watching this show that this series could be made out to have subliminal political messages. I also had a feeling that the writer of the script was definitely implying that Sentan Island as North/South Korea. ART: 10/10 Once again, the creators of this series blew me away with the art. The art in this series is THE best I have ever seen, plain and simple. You could tell that the animation studio responsible for making this work of art really didn't care about spending extra money to make this series look better. The animation throughout the whole series was very fluid and very nice. SOUND: 9/10 Overall the sound was very well done but there were a few parts that kind of stood out as 'iffy'. But then again, it's not easy to get the right sound for a human transforming into a Xam'd ;]. CHARACTER: 8/10 Ok, here is where Xam'd got a little sloppy. In the beginning of the series, only a few characters were focused on, but towards the middle, a new set of characters were focused on and back towards the end, the first set of characters were focused on again. This kind of threw me off and made it difficult to understand the first time watching this series. ENJOYMENT: 10/10 'Nuff said. OVERALL: 9/10 With the amazing quality of this series I recommend it to anyone. Wether you are a fan of Romance or Action, this series has it all.

Reviews if you don't have time. *SPOILER-FREE* Sometimes a show is so well hidden that when you finish watching it you just think about the amount of people that are losing out on the show… and that is one of those cases. “Xam’d Lost Memories” is an anime original with studio Bones at the helm of animation. As one might expect from the name of the studio, the animation is pretty good. The fights are very well executed and fluid, the movement of the characters and parties are very well choreographed, and the climaxes hit all the marks in terms of excitement. The world is thought out, the characters design is original and spot on and the scenery and places that appear throughout the show are also good. The story is decent but not really a highlight, it is a pretty hard show to get invested in since the characters and world might not seem that interesting or exciting and took me three tries to finally get started. However, once you give the show some time to develop it really picks up the pace and you just can’t stop until the end. Despite not being the best, the plot is well written as are the characters and it all ties up with the fights and animation. Overall, “Xam’d Lost Memories” is a fairly good action show with amazing animation and awesome fight scenes. The music is good and complements well the climaxes and helps to make up the, sometimes, lack of excitement the plot and writing might fail to deliver.