Series synopsis
Z/X: Ignition, also known as ゼクス is a Japanese action & adventure animation sci-fi & fantasy comedy television series that premiered on TV Tokyo on January 10, 2014. It ended on April 4, 2014. It stars Hiro Shimono, Miyuki Sawashiro, Yui Ogura and Yuichi Nakamura.
The story is set in the not-so-distant future. Five "Black Points" suddenly appeared around the world as portals to parallel worlds. Immediately after, strange creatures began their invasion from these portals. These creatures are the inhabitants of five worlds—the same worlds in different timeframes. In order to ensure their own future timeframe survives, each of the five invasion forces battle to wipe the other future timeframes out. The key is one card-shaped device.
Premise
The story is set in the not-so-distant future. Five "Black Points" suddenly appeared around the world as portals to parallel worlds. Immediately after, strange creatures began their invasion from these portals. These creatures are the inhabitants of five worlds—the same worlds in different timeframes. In order to ensure their own future timeframe survives, each of the five invasion forces battle to wipe the other future timeframes out. The key is one card-shaped device.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Hiro Shimono as (voice)
- Miyuki Sawashiro as (voice)
- Yui Ogura as (voice)
- Yuichi Nakamura as (voice)
- Maaya Uchida as (voice)
- Hisako Kanemoto as (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | January 10, 2014 | April 4, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Phase 1 A mysterious army appears in Kobe without warning. A state of emergency is declared, and a feirce battle between Z/X and Z/X begins. Azuma Tennoji fights with his partner Z/X Fierte to protect his beloved Kobe. |
January 10, 2014 |
| 2 |
Phase 2 Ayase Kamiyugi and her black Z/X, Sieger, are after the angel who has fallen from the sky. Azuma tries hard to protect her, but that puts his own life in danger. Just when he thinks it's the end, he hears the voice of the mysterious girl he met. |
January 17, 2014 |
| 3 |
Phase 3 Ayase Kamiyugi and Sieger attack Fierte and Azuka Tennoji with great ferocity. Azuma has no experience with Z/X fighting, so he is helpless against his veteran opponents. Just when all seems lost, a battle dress Z/X in the form of a beautiful woman appears, and helps Azuma and Fierte. |
January 24, 2014 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TV Tokyo |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 10, 2014 |
| Last aired | April 4, 2014 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday |