The X-Men are reunited following the death of a teammate, and are summoned by Charles Xavier to Japan following the abduction of Hisako Ichiki (Armor). There, they confront the U-Men, a lunatic cult that steals and transplants mutant organs to further strengthen their own army, and the battle for justice is on.
Episodes
12
Aired
Spring 2011
Score
5.6
Popularity
#3782
Super PowerTravelSuperheroForeignEnsemble CastPrimarily Adult CastTragedyMale Protagonist
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