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.

Audience Engagement

73
Reviews
71st
Review-volume percentile
97th
Popularity percentile

73 audience reviews — more than 71% of Japan seriess in our index.

Popularity (97th percentile) outruns review volume (71th) — a trending, discussed title among Japan seriess.

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.

Animation + Action & Adventure in Japan

706 Japan titles in our catalog blend the Animation and Action & Adventure genres. Below: the top-rated of them (excluding B'T X itself).

The 1995–1997 Japan Window

Among 142 Japan seriess we catalog from this window, B'T X places #18 — near the top of its class.

  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

The 1990s Japan Landscape

Catalog density by release year across the 1990s in Japan, 447 titles in total. Highlighted year (yellow) is when B'T X premiered alongside 42 others.

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Position in Catalog

Released alongside 42 other Japan seriess in 1996.

The 1063rd Japan title from Japan we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1899).

Our Japan catalog contains 4,579 titles in total (1,671 seriess).

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
Format
Scripted
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 CountryJapan
Original LanguageJapanese
Production CompaniesIllumitoon Entertainment, Kyokuichi-Tokyo Movie
Series TypeScripted
Seasons / Episodes2 / 39
Release DateApril 6, 1996
Official Sitetmsanime.com

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.