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Big X

“WWII Nazi superweapon "Big X" resurfaces in Tokyo; young Akira battles conspiracy to prevent catastrophe.”

Big X

6.41
8,260 rank · 1,896 viewers · 5 favorites
Action Sci-Fi Historical Shounen
59 episodes · 25 min per ep min · Summer 1964 · Tokyo Movie Shinsha · G - All Ages
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Episodes · 59 0/59 aired
EP 01 ~2 ep / stripe EP 59

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WWII Nazi superweapon "Big X" resurfaces in Tokyo; young Akira battles conspiracy to prevent catastrophe.

During World War II, Japanese scientist Dr. Asagumo is brought to Nazi Germany to work on a mysterious project known as "Big X." Recognizing the potential danger of this research, he secretly works to prevent its completion. Years later, the legacy of this project resurfaces in Tokyo when elements connected to the original research emerge once again. As new forces seek to revive the dangerous technology, a new generation must confront the shadows of the past. The story follows young Akira as he becomes entangled in a conspiracy that spans decades, involving a secret formula with extraordinary properties and those who would use it for their own ends. What begins as a historical mystery evolves into a thrilling battle between those seeking to harness unimaginable power and those fighting to prevent catastrophe.

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A Tv Production · Summer 1964

Tokyo Movie Shinsha.
  • Format 59 × 25′ eps × min
  • Total runtime 24h 35m all episodes
  • Aired Aug 1964 – Sep 1965 Summer 1964
  • Source Tv media type
  • Rated G All Ages
  • Ref. BS-5826 catalog

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