B'T X
1996 2 seasons · 39 ep live_tv Scripted Japan

B'T X

B'T X ビート・エックス

One of 4 works attributed to Masami Kurumada in our catalog, B'T X aired on TBS.

Synopsis

B'T X ビート・エックス

After years of absence, Teppei’s joyous reunion with his brother is cut short when the two brothers are attacked. When his brother is kidnapped, Teppei gives chase only to find himself cornered in a junkyard when a miracle appears. His spilled blood awakens the legendary B’t X.

The 1995–1997 Japan Window

142 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. B'T X sits at position #18.

  1. Romeo and the Black Brothers
    #1

    Romeo and the Black Brothers

    ★ 8.9 · 1995

  2. Sasuke
    #2

    Sasuke

    ★ 8.8 · 1997

  3. Neon Genesis Evangelion
    #3

    Neon Genesis Evangelion

    ★ 8.6 · 1995

  4. Revolutionary Girl Utena
    #4

    Revolutionary Girl Utena

    ★ 8.6 · 1997

  5. Long Vacation
    #5

    Long Vacation

    ★ 8.6 · 1996

  6. Rurouni Kenshin
    #6

    Rurouni Kenshin

    ★ 8.5 · 1996

  7. Berserk
    #7

    Berserk

    ★ 8.5 · 1997

  8. Hell Teacher Nube
    #8

    Hell Teacher Nube

    ★ 8.4 · 1996

More From Masami Kurumada

Other series created by the same creative team. Rated ★ by TMDB audiences.

Also On TBS

Other series that aired on TBS.

The 1990s Japan Landscape

Catalog density by release year in the 1990s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when B'T X premiered. 447 total titles in this decade from Japan.

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Broadcast Timeline

First Air Date
April 6, 1996
Last Air Date
January 21, 1998
Broadcast Span
1.8 years
Total Episodes
39 across 2 seasons
Total Runtime
≈ 16.3 hours

Reception Benchmarks

8.0
TMDB Rating
73
Audience Reviews
Outstanding
Critical Tier

Ranked #584 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (87th percentile by TMDB audience score).

Rating is +1.1 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.

Among Japan Animation productions specifically: #492 of 2,532 (top 19%).

Production Details

Primary Country Japan
Original Language Japanese
Production Companies Illumitoon Entertainment, Kyokuichi-Tokyo Movie
Series Type Scripted
Seasons / Episodes 2 / 39
Release Date April 6, 1996
Official Site tmsanime.com

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Questions Answered

Who created B'T X?

B'T X was created by Masami Kurumada.

When did B'T X end?

B'T X finished its run with its final episode airing on January 21, 1998.

Where did B'T X air?

B'T X aired on TBS, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.