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Bounen no Xamdou - Info; Final; Summary

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Bounen no Xamdou

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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Anime Titles

  • Anime Title: Bounen no Xamdou
  • Anime title 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 - 4 de fevereiro de 2009
  • Genres: Action, adventure, science fiction
  • Topics: Soldiers
  • Target: Shounen

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  • Popularity: 56528

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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.
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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

  1. Akiyuki's ship is attacked by a mysterious creature and is infected with a strange substance.
  2. He wakes up on an isolated island and meets Haru and Fuuichi, who help him adapt to the new life.
  3. Akiyuki discovers that it is now a Xam'd, a creature with special powers, and is persecuted by the army.
  4. He s the crew of the Zanbani ship, led by Nakiami, a mysterious woman who is also a Xam'd.
  5. The crew faces several challenges, including the fight against the army and the search for a place called Paradise Island.
  6. Akiyuki discovers that her childhood friend Haru is also a Xam'd and tries to help her control her powers.
  7. They come to Paradise Island and discover that it is a place where Xam'ds and humans live in harmony.
  8. However, the army attacks the island and Akiyuki and his friends struggle to protect it.
  9. 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.

What happens in the end?

Below we have a summary of what happens at the end of the anime. Bounen no Xamdou. We have placed a Spoiler alert, just click below to reveal the content of the work's ending.

At the end of Bounen in Xamdou, Akiyuki and Nakiami manage to save the world from a great threat, but end up separating. Akiyuki becomes a Xam'd and sets out on a journey to find his place in the world, while Nakiami continues to fight for peace and the protection of nature. The fate of other characters is not fully clarified, leaving room for the viewer's interpretation.

Meaning of Bounen no Xamdou

Let's see below the translation of each word and the explanation of the anime's name: 

亡念のザムド
  • 亡念 (bounen) - thoughts of death, despair
  • の (no) - possessive particle
  • ザムド (zamudo) - own name
The anime "亡念の ザムド" (Bounen in Zamudo) tells the story of a young man named kick kokonose, who is transported to a parallel world called "The Other Side" after being hit by lightning. There he finds out that he is a "zamudo", a being who has the ability to manipulate reality through his thoughts. However, Zamudos are persecuted by an organization called the "reality control system" that seeks to control and limit their powers. The anime's name makes reference to the dark and desperate thoughts that the characters face throughout history.

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