As a long-time X-Men fan and fan of the original series, even though I wasn't born when the show was around, HOLY S*** , THIS SERIES IS EXCEPTIONAL (pun intended). No joke, this series is so masterfully well written, with absolutely phenomenal animation and truly compelling characters and complex, deep, dark themes that genuinely make you question the inherent societal bigotry and how to process internal thoughts of fighting for equality and how to do so in a way to help society grow from the status quo of discrimination and to do more than allow yourself to become numb to a neverending struggle that you feel like isn't your responsibility. Truthfully, this series is some of the *BEST MARVEL MEDIA WE'VE EVER SEEN SINCE ENDGAME* (except No Way Home, GOTG3 and Loki)! Compared to how phenomenal this series was, Fox movies seem like amateur student films with such a bare-bones understanding of how truly incredible and insane the X-Men stories can be when you truly hire people who care about these amazing characters. After watching this show and its epic finale, Bastion became one of my favourite X-Men/Marvel villains. Theo James especially gave a superb performance as Bastion; now, whenever I read a comic featuring Bastion, I'll hear his voice. Not only him but the entire voice cast, especially for Cyclops, Magneto, Storm, Jean, Charles, Gambit, Rogue, Jubilee, Wolverine, Morph, and Nightcrawler, all did a tremendous job. Bro; the number of cameos in this series is insane! Cyclops and Jean saying goodbye to Cable/Nathan had me in tears🥺. 10/10 SEASON 1 I NEED A SEASON 2 NOW!!!

@DareToEntertain

Ай бұрын

This comment is the exact reaction and feelings I have. Have to pin this. Absolutely stellar show. Happy to share this feeling. Love being able to just gush about my feelings positively.

I hated FOX studios for butchering the X-men and allowing people think that the Avengers are anywhere close.

@DareToEntertain

Ай бұрын

I love Wolverine in those movies. But man the damage they did to what to expect from X-men is insane.

@sliferxxxx

Ай бұрын

Agreed. Nobody ever gave two craps about the Avengers outside of maybe one or two stories. Sure Spiderman is Marvel's most popular character but Xmen were a close number 2. Nobody cared about Thor, Ironman, Guardians etc until Fox messed up and Disney pushed the Avengers!!

@jinxie712

Ай бұрын

@@sliferxxxxTo be fair, X-men wasn’t really all that big until the late 80s/ early 90s. And by then, the guy in charge pushed X-men at the expense of everything else (Spider-man Clone Saga). The Avengers and Spider-man were the ones being pushed. I mean, the movies from back then were Hulk, Captain America and Punisher. No X-men anywhere besides the arcade game, failed Pryde of the X-men and an appearance in Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends. Most people are fans of X-men because of the 90s series. It was later popularity that made it revisionist to think it was that popular since the 70s.

@sliferxxxx

Ай бұрын

@jinxie712 the best selling marvel comic of all time is an xmen title and that came out before the animated series. The fact remains, for most casual comic book readers as far as marvel was concerned it was Spiderman, xmen then the rest. Individually, hulk probably would probably be the 2nd most popular character.

@nafisaustin5063

Ай бұрын

@@sliferxxxx MCU disrespected the shyt out of the Hulk.

So much to unpack in this first season, i dont know where to start. The animation? The soundtrack? The emotion? The character arcs? Making it about the X-Men not just about Wolverine? How each character has personality? Their use of powers? I was on the edge of my seat last episode. Just when shows had became a binge watch, we are reminding why weekly releases matter. Hes hoping season 2 can continue the quality.

This show is being animated by the same studio that's animating My Adventures with Superman, Studio Mir. It was founded by the animators who did Avatar: The Last Airbender, and they will be doing the Avatar movie.

@DareToEntertain

Ай бұрын

I love studio Mir so damn much. I wish I could personally just say they are the greatest. Everything they touch is beautiful. Probably in my top 3 animated studios as of late next to MAPPA. Idk what would be third. Maybe Madhouse?

@CoolManCoolMan123

Ай бұрын

​@@DareToEntertain Wit studios? I mean, Vinland Saga S2 was basically animated by its people but handled, budgeted and produced by MAPPA. And they also did... well, Attack of Titan and are now doing what they like ie original projects

@DareToEntertain

Ай бұрын

Absolutely should have said WIT too. Their work on spy x family too is phenomenal. Brilliant choice

This show is the best Marvel project since Endgame. It deserves an Emmy!

The fact that so much happened in season 1 and it flowed so well is a testament to good storytelling by talented writers. And now with season 2 teasing time travel with Bishop, Apocalypse and revived Gambit, and so much more I’m so excited for what we get with this team. I just hope Disney doesn’t screw it up

Awesome review, fully agree with pretty much all points made! Love this show back in the day, and was super excited when this was announced. Fair to say the likelihood of disappointment was high, but they absolutely managed to pull it off.

@DareToEntertain

Ай бұрын

Thank you for checking this out! The way this show is able to nail it for people like you who grew up with this show and now today's youths who haven't really been exposed to X-men is so damn cool. Not many franchises are that fortunate and it means that in the future 10-20 years to come. The X-men Ip is still got power and is popular.

X-MEN has ALWAYS been COOL

@DareToEntertain

Ай бұрын

To fans sure. But ask Brian Singer and Brett Ratner. Just... Fox in general. Like really? Black Leather?

People shitting on anime def werent around for the legendary animes of the 80s and 90s that showed us the most insane high quality animations we ever had seen still to this day. also new X-Men fans should get the book X-Men Grand Design to catch up on the good stuff : )

I was not expecting much but after episode 5 i knew it was going to be a great show. My only complaint is that the some plots were rushed such as the Goblin queen story.

@DareToEntertain

Ай бұрын

Literally. In a video with so much praise I didnt want to bog it down with something so small to me. Like i know that story lasted like a year or two in the comics. But its a great small bitsized version of it. Then only thing is like the start of like episode 7 or something. With Jubilee was a bit ehh. But 1 arc being a little fast and 12 minutes being just okay is so easily forgivable when everything else is peak.

Can u please make some type-moon content it’s the strongest franchise in anime with their base abilities giving them immeasurable speed. & my power scaling playlist is all the proof we need, my essay playlist also proves it has the best written characters in anime. Like generic anime channel’s shirou vid, it’s billion$ budget & ufotable even come together to give us peak animation of any year they drop or period. It’s also the lotr of anime with lore on lore & galore.

cant wait for the sequel xmen98

@DareToEntertain

Ай бұрын

This is really witty and funny Steven. I hope this gets likes.

X-men always been cool what you talking about

@DareToEntertain

Ай бұрын

I literally explain it in the video. Fox only cared about Wolverine. Was very clear. The rest I discuss in the video.

What is a Marvel Show you want to see return like X-men?

@TheCyber_Knight

Ай бұрын

Spider-Man: The Animated Series!! Which was a spin-off to The X-Men animated series that ended a year after X-Men TAS did! It was what made me a Spider-Man fan just like the X-Men animated series made me a X-Men fan!

@DareToEntertain

Ай бұрын

So many unfinished story arcs in that too. Modern animation as we saw with him would be insane. And hopefully he would be allowed to punch now!

@teelotus3326

Ай бұрын

Just Spider-Man TAS. I think the Fantastic Four and the avengers can just cross over with Spider-Man & x men because the rogues gallery for f4 & avengers aren’t that good and they don’t have as much interesting stories compared to those 2. But I wouldn’t be upset if they made a F4 series. As long as they can keep up the quality with these shows without being overwhelmed with too many spin-offs.

@BlueMarsalis

Ай бұрын

Spider-Man and Incredible Hulk.

Best show ever. Just astonishing. The quality, the message, depth, style, music, action, the dialogues so beautifully written and the voice acting powerful. A 10/10 perfection.

@DareToEntertain

Ай бұрын

We are witnessing history. Years to come we can say we watched X-men 97 when it came out.

What did you think of X-men 97?

Here's hoping we get a Marvel animated universe that takes the best aspects from the 90s MAU and the MCU. A Daredevil show depicitng the Miller or Bendis runs would be amazing

@DareToEntertain

Ай бұрын

Stop it. That would be the dream.

I grew up with the original animated series. This... This is a masterpiece. All of the gushing and praise is so well earned and warranted. Every little detail of this series has intention, has heart, and absolutely slaps. I truly hope we get Spider-Man '98. And I hope that getting two cameos from him is a good sign.

Honestly I'm hoping EARTH'S MIGHTIEST HEROES Gets This Treatment.....❤❤❤

Tbh, if they brought back 90s shows with this level of animation and writing, I wouldn't be mad

3:45 and they managed to do this in so short so few episodes! Still too fast but oh dear! 🤣 5:10 "you two Kiss Already! 🤣" The animation style worked seamlessly.... Maybe not at first or some scenes... They put a great deal of work on the ACTION... There's even blood and gore... Softcore of course but it just works!

@DareToEntertain

Ай бұрын

Genuinely was stunned with how well it all looked. Wolverine's slashes actually felt like they had good weight too which was surprising.

Bloody adored this show

@DareToEntertain

Ай бұрын

The group chat going off every week after this show was so much fun. Brought me back to the days of the CW shows. Miss weekly shows like this going this hard.

The series I want them to bring back next, which X-Men 97 CLEARLY paved the way for is Spider-Man 98 AKA Spider-Man TAS!! Much like X-Men the animated series made many people including myself X-Men fans, Spider-Man The Animated series made me a Spider-man fan long before the Sam Rami Spider-Man movies did to other people. The Spider-Man animated series was just as successful as the X-Men animated series was and lasted five seasons like the X-Men animated series did! And not to mention the two part Crossover episode with the X-Men was really good! And it established that Spiderman TAS and X-Men TAS were part of the same universe! Which is why there was two Spider-Man/ Peter Parker cameos in X-Men 97 that was clearly the Same version of Spider-Man/Peter Parker from Spider-Man TAS! Not to mention the Daredevil cameos which was the Daredevil that was introduced in Spiderman TAS! I really want them to do Spider-Man 98 next because much like X-Men TAS did, Spider-Man TAS ended in a cliffhanger which one the Spider-Man cameos did very briefly show was resolved which made my jaw drop when I saw it! Which of course made me want to know how that cliffhanger was resolved!! Which I don't want to spoil just in case anyone has not seen Spider-Man TAS yet! But seeing those cameos makes me really want them to a Spider-Man 98 Animated series next!

Make sure to join the discord! discord.gg/pPaa5bP59X

Always has been

Amen!

After the disaster that was Dark Phoenix my love for X-men was at an all time low for years And this show reminded me why growing up I always preferred the X-men over the avengers why to me the X-men stories were peak marvel I love how it felt like this show grew up with us they did so much with the characters and unlike the movies they weren’t the wolverine show. As a cyclops fan I feel vindicated

X-Men are arguably the greatest TEAM in fiction. When The Avengers went dark, they called The X-Men for the WIN. Remember it.

@DareToEntertain

Ай бұрын

The time for the X-men takeover has come. MCU better not drop the ball.

@jjb33083

Ай бұрын

Growing up in the 90s, this show was so underrated in its importance of making complex topics digestible. You explanation to my son, he was all in, especially after watching 97. I don't know what's up with Beau, but if not serious, I hope we reach one more surprise. Thank you for the video.

X-men has never not been cool. Despite some misses, the very concept of the xmen and the rich lore and characters they have has always been compelling.

I always liked the X-men but never really loved them. I always preferred other characters but after x-men 97 I’ve started reading x-men and now I can’t stop. I think im addicted.

The cameos were great but it also ties into the worst thing about the show which was magneto destroying the Earth's core I mean magnetic field you think somebody would want to get involved in that not to mention the whole EMP on and off things ridiculous I mean the initial pulse is understandable and justified is he was saving a lot of people of course he killed a lot of people as well play caregivers are the power back on the magnetic field thing was a bit weird otherwise the show was perfect

Thank you being so kind all knowing all loving God help me and these people to better understand you amen

It has made me a X-Men fan, that's for sure

@DareToEntertain

Ай бұрын

Genuinely insane how many of our friends all went oh shit. They mean business after this show. So happy you got onto it too.

This......show......was AMAZING! We need to start Avengers Earth's Mightiest Heroes, The Spectacular Spider-Man, or Spider-Man The a Animated Series Avengers for the Civil War after they fought Galactus, The spectacular Spider-Man ending after we seen Green goblin survive and he was in the airport, and Spider-Man animated series to how Peter found MJ.

This show somehow single-handedly reignited my passion as an X-men fan after like 10 years

@DareToEntertain

Ай бұрын

Literally same. Havent been a huge fan since Days of future past. bar Logan but that is again. Not an X-men movie.

Nah we deserve it, we’ve been fans since the 90s and they’ve been half assing it for too long

Letsss goooo

@DareToEntertain

Ай бұрын

X-MEN TIME!

Magneto may be the hottest old man in human history. She’s hot. I mean, even as a kid I always had a romantic spot in my heart for magneto, but that was based on his intellect. I loved his personality and his intellect but now I think he’s just plain hot.

@KariIzumi1

Ай бұрын

Nothing wrong with that 👍

The X-Men have ALWAYS been cool wtf you talking bout😂

@DareToEntertain

Ай бұрын

I go into it pretty indepth. I am not talking about them as a concept. I mean to the general public. Box office alone shows what I mean clearly.

This show makes watching the movies unbearable. The sole focus on Wolverine who in comparison is not as interesting as the other characters highlighted in this show.

How can I go back to Invincible after watching this lol Amazon just needs to give the team more than a 4$ budget

@DareToEntertain

Ай бұрын

Straight facts here.

Maybe YOU don't deserve X-Men 97. I believe most of us did deserve something good, more than just good!

@DareToEntertain

Ай бұрын

Yeah look. Its more so meant to grab attention. Like when something is so good that we don't deserve it. 5 of the last like 8 videos have bombed hard so just trying and seeing what sticks at this point.

I had to eat my words on this one yall

Dawg this made me realize Scott my 🐐 and how bad they did him in the movies💔

@DareToEntertain

Ай бұрын

I never liked Scott in the movies. Thought he was a joke character. I haven’t backfliped this hard on a character in SO long

When they announced this...I really, really ROLL MY EYES, I was....oh yeah, here we go again...MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE REVELATION all over again, and probably worst....I have no faith in Beau DeMayo, and when the first panel they did, he declared himself gay, I was....ahhh this is just going to be another...white dude equal BAD, color / LGBT people equal GOOD one sided sjw show.....I was already declaring this show #notmyxmen even before I saw a trailer.........then the trailer drops and I still after all the burns the MCU, and Disney have done to us, I was, yeah looks nice, same masters of the universe rev too and look how that one ended........and then.....premiere and I watch the first episode looking to say all the negative things it would innevitable had...................................and then CYCLOPS SHUT ME UP......................dude this was the fastest 360 turn I have ever done, from literally minute 1 I was HOOK, by the time cyclops say...TO ME MY X-MEN, I was a 14 year old teen again watching cartoons in a Saturday morning, this show turn me from a hater...to once again a FAN, and also made me love THE X-MEN again, not a single....again let me repeat...not a SINGLE BAD EPISODE, 1 bad thing I could say, when ever the pacing was low something bring me up a second later, this show man it looks, sounds and feels soooo damn COOL, the characters, my love Rogue, my boy Scott, my BOY NIGHTCRAWLER, Kurt, my god....everyone, Storm, Magneto, Xavier, Beast, JEAN GREY and MADELYNE PRYOR (BTW I never read anything about Madelyne this was my introduction and I already want her back), Logan, MORPH this show makes me love MORPH...how?..HOW?.....and Gambit.....................................GAMBITTTTTTTT T.T dude My jaw was on the floor and I was sobbing and have repeat that last moments so many times now.....dude HOW IS THIS SHOW THIS GOOD, this have to be easily the best surprise anyone wasn't expecting......thank you Beau DeMayo and the entire crew for make the X-Men......cool again, THANK YOU.

@DareToEntertain

Ай бұрын

Absolutely this. This is everyones reaction I feel

What do you mean again? What a bush league take

@DareToEntertain

Ай бұрын

For decades X-Men was THE superhero team. Yet in the film and tv world its been over a decade since they even made a good film. And everything in Live action. Has been wolverine first... Then X-men. With Charles and Magneto being the only real ones to get some arcs. And SOME characters getting a scene or two. Thats not to say that the early 00s movies didnt do any good. Its saying that This show put them on the radar of oh... This is why the comics are the number 1 superhero team.

@Mayor_Of_Eureka17

Ай бұрын

@@DareToEntertain I never turned my back on them. . Guess you did.

@DareToEntertain

Ай бұрын

I feel as if this is a little closed minded. You need to look at the greater context that X-men was the superhero team of the 80s and 90s. And to the point that their comic runs were being canceled to give space for more MCU adjustment runs. X-men as an IP was less valuable this past decade. Thats just how ive seen them. It has been all wolverine or nothing. That isn't turning my back to an IP. It's that for two decades then only stories they adapt are wolverine, Phoenix saga stuff. Or turning Days of future past into a wolverine story. With First Class being the soul exception bar new mutants. Which... Do we need to say anything about that? In the terms of popularity online. More people were talking about Doom Patrol and Teen titans than them. Regardless if the books dropped in quality or not. This video is nothing but praise for the X-men. If you thought they were always cool then sweet. But look around. MANY people wrote this show off as nothing but a cashgrab. To then do a 180 like I did.

This series was so woke in the best way possible… I hope the youth are watching and receiving the important messages.