Z/X

Z/X, often stylized as Z/X -Zillions of enemy X-, began as a Japanese trading card game launched by Broccoli in 2012. The franchise centers on a premise where five parallel worlds invade Earth, necessitating the use of Z/X cards to summon beings to fight for humanity. This volume, written by Karegashi Tsuchiya, serves as a narrative expansion of the game's complex lore, translating the high-stakes tactical battles and character-driven drama of the card game into a serialized prose or manga format.

The design of the series leans heavily into high-concept science fiction and character-based fantasy, reflecting the aesthetic standards of Broccoli's gaming properties. Tsuchiya’s work was crafted to deepen the player’s immersion in the Z/X universe, focusing on the personalities of the individual cards and the overarching geopolitical conflict. The series was received as a core component of the broader multimedia marketing strategy, aiming to bridge the gap between competitive gameplay and long-form storytelling.