Roots Search
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Roots Search

Roots Search: Life Devourer X

Roots Search: Shokushin Buttai X

Production Wave

Genres

  • Horror
  • Sci-Fi

Tags

all 12
  • TraitsAliens79
  • FantasySuper Power79
  • UniverseSpace79
  • OtherCosmic Horror66
  • Main CastFemale Protagonist60
  • Main CastMale Protagonist60
  • OtherSurvival60
  • Main CastPrimarily Adult Cast50
  • Main CastPrimarily Male Cast40
  • OtherBody Horror20
  • DramaEco-Horror20
  • TraitsNudity20

Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi. Tags: Aliens, Super Power, Space, Cosmic Horror, Female Protagonist, Male Protagonist, Survival, Primarily Adult Cast, Primarily Male Cast, Body Horror, Eco-Horror, Nudity.

#14715

Ranked

#9695

Popularity

6

Favorites

1.6K

Members

Episode Progress

Complete

1 / 1 episodes aired

All 1 episodes available

OVA1 / 1 epsFinished4.43
Production Wave
Aired
Sep 10, 1986 –
Duration
43 min
Time to Complete
45m
Rating
R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
Studio
Production Wave

Alternative Titles

jaルーツ・サーチ 食心物体Ｘ

en-x-romajiRoots Search: Shokushin Buttai X

enRoots Search: Life Devourer X

Synopsis

When a research crew in deep space discovers the desolate ship "Green Planet" that warps into their area, they encounter Buzz, the commander and sole surivor of the ship. Being too incapacitated to make them aware of the situation of his ship, the research team will soon discover that they have found something far, far worse... (Source: BakaBT)

Synopsis

When a research crew in deep space discovers the desolate ship "Green Planet" that warps into their area, they encounter Buzz, the commander and sole surivor of the ship. Being too incapacitated to make them aware of the situation of his ship, the research team will soon discover that they have found something far, far worse... (Source: BakaBT)

Platform Scores

MAL

4.43

Canonical
Rank #14715Votes 2.2K

AniList

37 / 100

Trend 0Popularity 1.6K

Kitsu

47 / 100

Rank #13084Users 459Runtime 45m

AniList Trend

5

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Episode Guide

Aired so far: 1 / 1

Main Story

1 / 1

100%

Latest Aired

Episode 1

Remaining

Fully available

Aired so far

OVAs: 1

Theme Songs

Endings

1

The Labyrinth of Space

Kumiko Kaori

Status Breakdown

1,563users
Completed78850.4%
Planning69344.3%
Watching291.9%
Dropped281.8%
Paused251.6%

Tags

Shows how closely each tag relates to this anime
Traits2
Aliens
79
Nudity
20
Fantasy1
Super Power
79
Universe1
Space
79
Other3
Cosmic Horror
66
Survival
60
Body Horror
20
Main Cast4
Female Protagonist
60
Male Protagonist
60
Primarily Adult Cast
50
Primarily Male Cast
40
Drama1
Eco-Horror
20
Show spoiler tags3
Traits1
Gods
79
Sexual Content1
Tentacles
20
Drama1
Suicide
20

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Roots Search have?

Roots Search is a single-episode OVA.

What is the age rating for Roots Search?

Roots Search is rated R - 17+ due to violence and profanity.

What is the plot of Roots Search?

The story follows a research crew in deep space who discover a desolate ship and rescue its sole survivor, only to realize they have encountered a deadly threat.

Is Roots Search a sequel?

No, Roots Search is a standalone title and is the first and only entry in its franchise.

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