Shining Tears X Wind

2007·Show
13Episodes in1Season
60
DecentGoodWatch score
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High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Wondrous

  • Wonder7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Romance5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Fantasy, games, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Intrigue7
  • Acting6

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Shining Tears X Wind is a Japanese anime based on the PlayStation 2 games Shining Tears and Shining Wind. Shining Tears X Wind presents an adapted version of Shining Wind's story, seen from the perspective of the character Souma. It is directed by Hiroshi Watanabe and produced by Studio Deen. The series started airing in Japan on April 6, 2007, and finished airing on June 29, 2007. The anime has the same opening and ending themes as the game Shining Tears. A sequel to this is a mobile game entitled Shining Wind X, which was released in January 2008.
Fantasy AdventureVideo Game AdaptationAction-Packed AnimeOtherworldly QuestMagical RealmsHeroic JourneyFast-Paced NarrativeMythical CreaturesWorld-Building

Crew

Directed by:
Hiroshi Watanabe
Written by:
Hiro Masaki

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Shining Tears X Wind

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Is Shining Tears X Wind worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Shining Tears X Wind rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Shining Tears X Wind have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 13 episodes.

When did Shining Tears X Wind air?

It ran from 2007 to 2007 and has ended.

What language is Shining Tears X Wind in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Shining Tears X Wind?

5CAJPUSGBDE

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What tropes does Shining Tears X Wind use?

Perspective FlipThe Power of LoveSir Not-Appearing-in-This-TrailerDemoted to ExtraAn Ice PersonInterspecies RomanceGood Wings, Evil WingsCast Full of Pretty BoysFanserviceDoes This Remind You of Anything?"Do It Yourself" Theme TuneAscend to a Higher Plane of Existenceand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for Shining Tears X Wind, including Perspective Flip, The Power of Love, Sir Not-Appearing-in-This-Trailer.

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