X/1999 Series by Clamp, Fred Burke, Masakazu Katsura

As part of the X/1999 series, this volume features breathless action and stunning art. When Kamui returns to Tokyo, he learns that his childhood girlfriend Kotori and psychic Princess Hinoto are having strange dreams about his role in a coming apocalypse! Is he the angel of salvation, or the devil of destruction?

This supernatural saga begins when teenager Kamui loses his entire family in a mysterious accident. Kamui finds that he is heir to a bizarre destiny that could determine the fate of the entire world.

"Originally published in Japan in 1993 by Kodakawa Shoten Publishing, Inc., Ltd., Tokyo"--T.p. recto.

X, the epic series from CLAMP, is now available in this deluxe collector’s edition. The pages have been recomposed in the original right-to-left reading order and restored to the highest quality. Each volume contains three of the original graphic novels, along with gorgeous, full-color illustrations never before published outside Japan!Kamui Shiro is a young man followed by mystery... moreX, the epic series from CLAMP, is now available in this deluxe collector’s edition. The pages have been recomposed in the original right-to-left reading order and restored to the highest quality. Each volume contains three of the original graphic novels, along with gorgeous, full-color illustrations never before published outside Japan!Kamui Shiro is a young man followed by mystery. Taken from Tokyo by his mother when only a child, Kamui left behind his dearest friends—the gentle Kotori and her brother Fuma—in the aftermath of a terrible incident that claimed their mother's life.Returning to Tokyo after his mother's death, Kamui is a changed young man—moody and distant to his old friends, yet determined to protect them from the dark forces that swirl around him. For he is the nexus of a great cataclysm to come, and inheritor to a strange destiny that could decide the fate of the entire world. less

Series Description: A tale of dark poetry and prophecy foretelling the end of the world and the fate of the lone young man who holds Earth's destiny in his hands -- Kamui, heir to incredible psychic powers. Alone in the world, with no purpose except to protect his two dearest friends, Kamui finds himself sought by two opposing sets of occult forces. Kamui may be at the heart of the prophecy, but he is not alone... moreSeries Description: A tale of dark poetry and prophecy foretelling the end of the world and the fate of the lone young man who holds Earth's destiny in his hands -- Kamui, heir to incredible psychic powers. Alone in the world, with no purpose except to protect his two dearest friends, Kamui finds himself sought by two opposing sets of occult forces. Kamui may be at the heart of the prophecy, but he is not alone. Other people with unique "powers" -- the "Seven Seals, " who seem to be Kamui's allies, and the "Seven Harbingers, " who might be enemies, All are somehow linked to the destruction to come, and all are now gathering in Tokyo. less

Series Description: A tale of dark poetry and prophecy foretelling the end of the world and the fate of the lone young man who holds Earth's destiny in his hands -- Kamui, heir to incredible psychic powers. Alone in the world, with no purpose except to protect his two dearest friends, Kamui finds himself sought by two opposing sets of occult forces... moreSeries Description: A tale of dark poetry and prophecy foretelling the end of the world and the fate of the lone young man who holds Earth's destiny in his hands -- Kamui, heir to incredible psychic powers. Alone in the world, with no purpose except to protect his two dearest friends, Kamui finds himself sought by two opposing sets of occult forces. In this entry, more members of the Seven Seals reveal themselves -- Yuzuriha, a young girl with a dog spirit companion, and Karen, a beautiful woman with power over fire. Meanwhile, Sorata shares a shocking secret with Arashi -- Kamui isn't the only one with knowledge of his own destiny! less

X/1999 demands your attention. This title is a self-contained, intellectual series that ... entice[s] readers with the beauty of its art and the seriousness of the story. EX: The Online World of Anime and Manga

Reads R to L (Japanese Style). X, the epic series from CLAMP, is now available in this deluxe collector’s edition. The pages have been recomposed in the original right-to-left reading order and restored to the highest quality. Each volume contains three of the original graphic novels, along with gorgeous, full-color illustrations never before published outside Japan!Japan's greatest seer, the blind prophet Hinoto, has foretold the end of the world... moreReads R to L (Japanese Style). X, the epic series from CLAMP, is now available in this deluxe collector’s edition. The pages have been recomposed in the original right-to-left reading order and restored to the highest quality. Each volume contains three of the original graphic novels, along with gorgeous, full-color illustrations never before published outside Japan!Japan's greatest seer, the blind prophet Hinoto, has foretold the end of the world. At the center of her prophecy is a young man named Kamui Shiro, who possesses startling psychic powers. But Kamui is far from alone in this destiny. Armies are gathering, other people with unique powers: the “Seven Seals,” who seem to be Kamui's allies, and the “Seven Angels,” who might be his enemies. All are somehow linked to the destruction to come, and all are now coming to Tokyo to choose sides in the upcoming battle. less

Kamui's mother died to set him on his path; his aunt chose death to give Kamui the weapon he will need for the struggle to come; and sweet Kotori, who sees the future, tells him there may be no escape.

"Originally published in Japan in 1996 by Kadokawa Shoten Publishing Co. Ltd., Tokyo." --T.p. recto.

Kamui finally makes his decision whether or not he wants to protect his friends more than the Earth itself. But having made that choice, another choice is made in opposition to his, and the results are beyond tragic.

Reads R to L (Japanese Style), for audiences rated teen plus. X, the epic series from CLAMP, is now available in this deluxe collector’s edition. The pages have been recomposed in the original right-to-left reading order and restored to the highest quality. Each volume contains three of the original graphic novels, along with gorgeous, full-color illustrations never before published outside Japan... moreReads R to L (Japanese Style), for audiences rated teen plus. X, the epic series from CLAMP, is now available in this deluxe collector’s edition. The pages have been recomposed in the original right-to-left reading order and restored to the highest quality. Each volume contains three of the original graphic novels, along with gorgeous, full-color illustrations never before published outside Japan. As the gears of fate turn, Kamui draws ever closer to the moment when he must make his inevitable choice: become either humanity’s savior or its scourge. After his last surviving blood relative sacrifices herself to bring forth the Sacred Sword, the weapon he will need in the war to come, that moment finally arrives. With Kamui’s decision, however, come unimaginable consequences for Fuma and Kotori. Meanwhile, the members of both sides of the conflict—the Dragons of Heaven and the Dragons of Earth—converge on Tokyo, obeying the call of their intertwined destinies. Among them is Subaru Sumeragi, a powerful magic user, who arrives just in time to help Kamui see the path that he must take. But Subaru must conquer his own doubts and fears when he’s finally reunited with the one person who is truly special to him—and whom he must fight to the death. less

A tale of dark poetry and prophecy foretelling the end of the world and the fate of the lone young man who holds Earth's destiny in his hands In the tenth volume the sacred sword's twin is discovered, and Hinoto's dreamgazing has become increasingly more disturbing...and dangerous. When karmui joins her for a session, can Kamu's fragile senity handle the food of emotion?

Series Description: A tale of dark poetry and prophecy foretelling the end of the world and the fate of the lone young man who holds Earth's destiny in his hands -- Kamui, heir to incredible psychic powers. Alone in the world, with no purpose except to protect his two dearest friends, Kamui finds himself sought by two opposing sets of occult forces. Three months have passed since Kamui learned of the sacrifice his mother made to save the Earth, an act that launched a period of peace... moreSeries Description: A tale of dark poetry and prophecy foretelling the end of the world and the fate of the lone young man who holds Earth's destiny in his hands -- Kamui, heir to incredible psychic powers. Alone in the world, with no purpose except to protect his two dearest friends, Kamui finds himself sought by two opposing sets of occult forces. Three months have passed since Kamui learned of the sacrifice his mother made to save the Earth, an act that launched a period of peace. As he and other Dragons of Heaven attend school at Clamp Academy. Fuma is making friends of his own among the Dragons. Then, when Nataku attacks the Sunshine 60 building, two dramatic face-offs occur -- Kamui vs. Fuma and Subaru vs. Seiichiro! less

Series Description: A tale of dark poetry and prophecy foretelling the end of-the world and the fate of the lone young man who holds Earth's destiny in his hands -- Kamui, heir to incredible psychic powers. Alone in the world, with no purpose except to protect his two dearest friends, Kamui finds himself sought by two opposing sets of occult forces.

The fate of the world as at stake in this lavishlyReads R to L (Japanese Style).X, the epic series from CLAMP, is now available in this deluxe collector’s edition. The pages have been recomposed in the original right-to-left reading order and restored to the highest quality... moreThe fate of the world as at stake in this lavishlyReads R to L (Japanese Style).X, the epic series from CLAMP, is now available in this deluxe collector’s edition. The pages have been recomposed in the original right-to-left reading order and restored to the highest quality. Each volume contains three of the original graphic novels, along with gorgeous, full-color illustrations never before published outside Japan!Kamui and Fuma have made their decisions and chosen their sides, but at an appalling cost. A traumatized Kamui needs the kind of healing that only a powerful psychic can provide. He goes to visit the seer Hinoto, and although her visions bring him clarity, they also unearth painful memories from deep within his past. Fortunately, there’s time for reflection as both sides of the conflict regroup: Kamui and other Dragons of Heaven attend school at CLAMP Academy, while Fuma finds his place among the Dragons of Earth. less

In the battle of the Seven Seals and the Seven Harbingers, the casualties begin to pile up. Yuzuriha Nekoi and her dog spirit Inuki face off against expert hacker Satsuki with her supercomputer The Beast. Illustrations.

While the seriously injured Subaru recovers in the hospital, the seer Kakyo sends Kamui a message in his dream - a cryptic warning about someone close to him. Meanwhile, Fuma and Nataku continue cutting a swath of destruction through Tokyo, and Hinoto's dreams grow more frightening. A dire future looms -- on that it may be impossible to change.

Originally published in 2000 by Kadokawa Shoten Publishing Co., Tokyo.

Reads R to L (Japanese Style). X, the epic series from CLAMP, is now available in this deluxe collector’s edition. The pages have been recomposed in the original right-to-left reading order and restored to the highest quality... moreReads R to L (Japanese Style). X, the epic series from CLAMP, is now available in this deluxe collector’s edition. The pages have been recomposed in the original right-to-left reading order and restored to the highest quality. Each volume contains three of the original graphic novels, along with gorgeous, full-color illustrations never before published outside Japan!Duality is a fact of Kamui’s prophecy-driven life, but he’s not the only one—as the battle between the Dragons of Heaven and the Dragons of Earth heats up, the warriors begin to realize who their opposite numbers are. The members on both sides of the conflict all have their reasons for wanting to save the world or destroy it, and the greatest of those is love. For the sake of loved ones long lost, and of those still living, decisions are made that will move heaven and earth. less

Kamui Shiro is a young man who was born with the power to decide the fate of the Earth itself--a destiny he can barely bring himself to believe. But as other players in the prophecy begin to gather around him--the "Seven Seals," with the power to protect the Earth, and the "Seven Harbingers," who are fated to destroy it--he has no choice but to come to terms with his fate... moreKamui Shiro is a young man who was born with the power to decide the fate of the Earth itself--a destiny he can barely bring himself to believe. But as other players in the prophecy begin to gather around him--the "Seven Seals," with the power to protect the Earth, and the "Seven Harbingers," who are fated to destroy it--he has no choice but to come to terms with his fate. Years of twisted love and bitterness lead at last to a final conflict, as longtime rivals Subaru and Seishiro face each other and their own darknesses in a desperate battle on the Rainbow Bridge. A four-woman shojo manga design team, Clamp began as fan artist but swiftly became popular professionals whoe art style appeals to both men and women. Their most successful series so far are Magic Knight Rayearth, which became a TV series and video game, and X/1999. Clamp is based in Tokyo. less

Title page erroneously gives subtitle for this volume as "Nocturne."

The balance of power is shifting as the Seven Seals with the power to protect Earth face the Seven Harbingers who are fated to destroy it. Rated for older teens.

X, the epic series from CLAMP, is now available in this deluxe collector’s edition. The pages have been recomposed in the original right-to-left reading order and restored to the highest quality... moreX, the epic series from CLAMP, is now available in this deluxe collector’s edition. The pages have been recomposed in the original right-to-left reading order and restored to the highest quality. Each volume contains three of the original graphic novels, along with gorgeous, full-color illustrations never before published outside Japan! Subaru and Seishiro face off in a desperate battle on the Rainbow Bridge, as the years of twisted love and bitterness between them lead at last to their inevitable, heart-rending culmination. In the tragic aftermath, with their kekkai failing and their Dreamseer’s predictions foiled, the Seven Seals split up and roam Tokyo in an attempt to halt the destruction engulfing the city. But time is running out. The time of the final battle between the Dragons of Heaven and the Dragons of Earth is drawing near…Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for teen plus audiences. less