Z/X Code Reunion
Synopsis
A fragile peace has been negotiated with the mysterious Zex, visitors from five other worlds. Schoolgirl Azumi Kakamigahara has been paired with a Zex named Rigel as they head to the specially created Fujimisaki Academy.
Background
Z/X Code Reunion began as a collectible card game produced by Nippon Ichi Software and Broccoli and marketed as the first free-to-play series with decks distributed in card stores across Japan. A video game, Z/X Billions of Enemies X: Zekkai no Crusade , was released for the PS3 in May 2013, and the franchise was also adapted into a manga illustrated by Karegashi Tsuchiya that began serialization in September 2012. A previous anime adaptation, Z/X Ignition , aired from January to March 2014.
Z/X Code Reunion was announced in February 2015 and is an adaptation of the manga written by Tatsuhiko Urahata and illustrated by Takuya Fujima, which began serialization in V-Jump in September 2017. The first season premiered on October 8, 2019. Yui Ogura performs the series' opening theme, "Destiny," composed by Noriyasu Agematsu of Elements Garden. The ending theme, "Girl Meets Girl," is performed by Ogura and Aya Uchida.
Characters
Azumi Kagamihara (Voice of: Yui Ogura)
Introverted but courageous and positive, Azumi Kagamihara signs a contract with Zen Rigel in exchange for treatment for an incurable disease and enrolls at Fujimisaki Academy to face an imminent threat. She can be a bit naive.
Shuri Kijino (Voice of: Aina Suzuki)
Shuri Kijino is talented but acts on instinct and sometimes gets mixed up in things.
Rigel (Voiced by: Aya Uchida)
Rigel is a Zex and wears a special suit developed in the Blue World, a scientifically advanced world. At first, she plays it quiet with Azumi, but...
Ena Soranokawa (Voice of: Inori Minase)
Ena Soranokawa is the first girl Azumi meets at her new school. They quickly realize they're on the same wavelength and become good friends. She has a gentle way with everyone and knows how to take initiative.
Matoi Shinonome (Voice of: Maria Naganawa)
Matoi Shinonome is a quiet girl who always carries her doll, Zonne. Since she values her doll more than anything else, her attitude can change quickly if people try to touch her.
Muramasa (Voice of: Megumi Yamaguchi)
Considered a Zex of the Red World, Muramasa is Shuri's unbreakable sword.
Zone (Voice of: Mio Hoshitani)
Zonne is Matoi's sentient doll and a Zex from another world.
Yuni Tsukigata (Voice of: Miyu Tomita)
Yuni is a young woman who likes to say she doesn't want to work. She's very laid-back and cheers up those around her. Her partner, Amurita, isn't sure what to think of her, but they get along well.
Ira (Voiced by: Momoko Soyama)
Ira is the teacher in charge of Azumi and her friends. She is reliable and like a big sister, but she is also a bit of a spartan and easily angered.
Amurita (Voice of: Nana Harumura)
Amurita is Yui's Zex partner and comes from the green world. She is a wild and free tiger person.
Nephrite (Voiced by: Yusuke Shirai)
Nephrite is Ina's Zex partner and comes from the White World. Intelligent, Nephrite is particularly gifted in strategy and detection.
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