

7.520 minSeason 4 • Episode 9
LatestThe battle against Apocalypse rages as X-Men, the Brotherhood, and Acolytes join forces to stop him from turning all humans into mutants.
Teenagers Cyclops, Jean Grey, Rogue, Nightcrawler, Shadowcat, and Spike fight for a world that fears and hates them.
Writing
Character-driven arcs that aged better than most superhero cartoons.
Direction
Stylized anime-inspired fight sequences and expressive character animation.
Score
That electric guitar theme still slaps.
Creators
David Wise, Robert N. Skir, Marty Isenberg
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This series directly influenced the 2000s X-Men films' black leather aesthetic and helped popularize anime-influenced Western animation.
Wolverine was originally planned as the lead but creators fought for ensemble focus—making it the first X-Men show to prioritize teen perspectives over established icons.