Roots Search: Life Devourer X

Roots Search: Life Devourer X (ルーツ・サーチ 食心物体X) is a 1986 Japanese anime OVA produced by Production Wave and directed by Hisashi Sugai. The anime falls under the genres of science fiction, horror, and space. The story revolves around a research crew in deep space who discover a desolate ship, the "Green Planet," and encounter Buzz, the ship's sole survivor. Buzz is too incapacitated to inform the crew about his ship's situation, and the crew soon discovers they have found something far worse than they imagined. The film is known for its bizarre and horrific atmosphere and explores humanity's vulnerability in the face of the unknown. The OVA runs for approximately 45 minutes and is intended for adult audiences, featuring gore, monsters, and space elements. The original Japanese title is ルーツ・サーチ 食心物体X, while alternative English titles include Roots Search: Shokushin Buttai X.