FeatureAnimation

Xi AVANT (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 5.5

Xi AVANT poster

Released in 2011, Xi AVANT is an animation film directed by Kenji Kamiyama, running about 4 minutes.

What it’s about. Short anime screened in theaters with the stereoscopic 3D conversion of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society movie. The story of Xi Avant is set in Spain and other locales in the near future, and it is tied to the NTT Docomo mobile phone network's next-generation Xi service.

Who’s in it. Xi AVANT stars Hiroshi Kamiya as 篁カオル, Saori Hayami as 謎の少女, Kana Ueda as 茜 and Sakiko Tamagawa as Xi携帯 (タスク).

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Xi AVANT has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Xi AVANT page.

If you liked it. Fans of Xi AVANT tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Xi AVANT (2011)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Xi AVANT change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Xi AVANT worth watching?
Xi AVANT holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Xi AVANT?
Xi AVANT stars Hiroshi Kamiya, Saori Hayami, Kana Ueda and Sakiko Tamagawa.
When was Xi AVANT released?
Xi AVANT was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 4 minutes.