X/1999 is the title of the
Japanese shoujo manga X in
America. X/1999 is published by
Viz in America and is written by the women group
CLAMP. The series also gathers some characters from CLAMP's other series. Characters from both
Tokyo Babylon and
CLAMP Campus Detectives, grown up, show up in the series as rather major characters.
X/1999 is about a
battle for the
Earth. Two groups have come into being in present-day Japan, the
Dragons of Earth and the
Dragons of Heaven. Each have their own
agenda that seems morally correct in their eyes. The battle between the two forces will begin on the
Promised Day in
1999.
Current Graphic Novels in America:
Volume 01 -
Prelude
Volume 02 -
Overture
Volume 03 -
Sonata
Volume 04 -
Intermezzo
Volume 05 -
Serenade
Volume 06 -
Duet
Volume 07 -
Rhapsody
Characters:
Kamui Shirou - He returns to Tokyo after 6 years, because of his mother's dying words. His presence is watched by both sides. He has the choice to choose his destiny: to defend Earth or humans.
Kotori Monou - The innocent, younger sister of Fuuma, and childhood friend of Kamui. She is a dreamgazer, one who sees the future in their dreams. She foresaw Kamui returning to Tokyo. Her destiny seems to be sealed.
Fuuma Monou - Childhood friend of Kamui and strong, quiet, older brother of Kotori. Not much of a talker, but a nice and polite person. His future seems to be linked with Kamui in some way.
Dragons of Earth - the antagonists of the story, they fight for the belief that for the Earth to be saved from destruction all humans must die.
Dragons of Heaven - the protagonists of the story, they fight in the defense of all humans.