Ximphonic Versus: Nocturnes Romance (published in 2012) is a graphic novel created by Scotlynd Xing Xin-Bedford. It?s also an upcoming American Anime TV series produced by The Global Genesis Group, a Hollywood production company based in California and Las Vegas. Global Genesis Group serves as the worldwide distributor for the TV show based on the thrilling fantasy graphic novel series. Ximphonic Versus: Nocturnes Romance is published by Phantom Blade Productions LLC. Xing serves as an executive producer and lead writer, and concept artist on the TV show, along with Rick Romano, Charles Morris Jr, and Harel Goldstein. 
Ximphonic Versus focuses on themes of sadness and tragedy, as It pits these characters against impossible odds, seeking to endure and overcome the hardships ahead of them. The story moreover heavily focuses on the theme of "Human Emotions Set In A Fantasy World." A cross-section of fantasy and reality. And the idea of a "Divine Charge'' imposing itself on select individuals is also a major theme of the series. The characters lead interesting lives, plagued by the everyday things we all can attest to and understand. The complexity of the story comes from their relationships and personal lives. It also explores how they deal with situations pertaining to Love, Heartbreak, Forgiveness, and Evil. The TV show is set with 26 episodes for season one, with world-renowned composers Two Steps From Hell providing the music for the series trailer. Ximphonic Versus is also written to help people who suffer from PTSD, Depression and Anxiety. Xing has also recently acquired his first corporate sponsor from DUBBY July 2023.
Anime:
The upcoming American Anime TV series produced by the Global Genesis Group, is coming to streaming. The official trailer storyboarding is currently being produced in Japan and by late 2022 they were completed, as of August 2023 additional storyboarding scenes are being added. The trailer is written and directed by series creator Xing Xin. The storyboarding is a collaborative effort between US based Phantom Blade Productions and former artist at Square EniX who worked on FINAL FANTASY, led by master artist ??.
Genre:
Drama, Dark Fantasy, Action Adventure and Thrilling. The series is set in the vein of Lord Of The Rings, Final Fantasy, Castlevania, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Vampire Hunter D And Hamlet. Xing has stated that the series "is really an Opera, that is tragic, dark and beautiful". It also draws heavily from Wuxia and Manhua mixed with Xing?s own take on fantasy and European design.
Description:
Ximphonic Versus: Nocturnes Romance was created, written and drawn by Scotlynd Xing Xin-Bedford. After 30 years of working on his series Xing began seeking a publisher to print and distribute the graphic novel, the series was met with harsh criticism and was rejected 172 times by publishers and Diamond Distribution. Determined to get his work out, Xing launched his own label Phantom Blade Productions LLC. As of October 2023, the graphic novel has sold 5,550 physical copies. Phantom Blade Productions LLC has partnered with Comics Mainstream for distribution and has built good working relationships with a growing number of Local Comic Shops. As well, Xing is now working alongside ComicBooks For Kids! (CB4KIDS) headed by founder and president Mark Weiss, and Xing has donated copies of his work to children's hospitals and to troops overseas.
Comic Book Series Details:
Awards & Recognition:
The series has also received high acclaim from various Hollywood actors and actresses, high-profile cable networks, game developers and professional publishers. From Netflix, HBO, Lionsgate, Santa Monica Studio, Blizzard Entertainment, Gamma Games, Konami, Mercurysteam, Image Comics, DC Comics, and IDW. And from shows such as The Handmaid's Tale, SPIRAL, BALLERS and Opera singer Yuriy Yurchuk And the London Royal Opera.
Ximphonic Versus won IP Of Year (2022) from ICCA and has partnered with the largest retail chain in North America, Walmart to sell copies of his work. Books are also available on Amazon and other online outlets.
Plot:
Ximphonic Versus centers on Crowned Prince Addonnis Neos Latrunculus, the Heir Apparent To The Divine Throne Of Noctium Imperium. He is the last of a noble and venerated bloodline, divinely charged with protecting the Swords of Eon. As old hates fueled by generation-long conflicts have led to a Sanctum Victorian War lasting 800 years. The war efforts have been relentlessly driven by the vastly superior aristocratic war nation of the Countith?alyian Dynasty. On the eve of a historic day, a peace treaty signing is set in the Glass Kingdom to finally bring this war to a close. After recently having buried his beloved wife prince Addonnis and his mentor Concerto set out to witness this event. As he is blissfully unaware of the tragedy that is to come. It is here Addonnis meets the aristocratic maiden of Glass, Princess Sappheiros Soir-Florentissima. Addonnis learns that the mysterious and beautiful Sappheiros shares his rare power to behold ?Celestial Light?. And discovers from her that there is a prophecy about the Last True King, and how this one would have the power to bring the dead back to life. During the night's festivities, Addonnis is abruptly called away by the stewards of his Kingdom, with news of great import and secrecy. Addonnis must travel to a forbidden Kingdom on a deadly quest to retrieve A Mask known as Hi?Ramouth. Unaware these actions would set into motion a chain of events, with A cataclysmic outcome. While an ancient darkness is returning to the mortal world, And he is forced to choose between Two Evils and the woman he loves.
Soundtrack:
A stunningly beautiful soundtrack was composed by Michael Roberts, and it consist of 20 original songs. All inspired and based on the graphic novel series.
Action Figure Line:
An action figure line is in production at Rexticon, with wave 1 having 8 figures. Addonnis, Sappheiros, Concerto, and a Shadow Knight swordsman are now complete. Four more figures will be unveiled between 2023 and 2024. The figures are 11"s and come highly detailed with weapons from both the animated TV show and graphic novel. The toys will be sold worldwide and Xing plans on making vehicles and playsets to go along with the line as well. Designs for wave 2 are already in development.
Main characters:
Addonnis Neos Latrunculus
Sappheiros Soir-Florentissima
Concerto Maestro
Harpsichord Harpsiss
Gaius Ippotis