Description from wiki:
Eden of the East (東のエデン Higashi no Eden) is a Japanese anime television series, which premiered on Fuji TV‘s noitaminA timeslot on April 9, 2009. Created, directed and written by Kenji Kamiyama, it features character designs by Chika Umino and animation production byProduction I.G. Based on an original story by Kamiyama, it is the first original noitaminA series.
A compilation of the TV series, Eden of The East Compilation: Air Communication, had a limited theatrical release on September 26, 2009. Two other theatrical films have also been released. Eden of the East Movie I: The King of Eden was released in Japan on November 28, 2009 and the second movie, Eden of the East the Movie II: Paradise Lost, was released on March 13, 2010.The TV series and all three films have been licensed for release in North America by Funimation Entertainment.
Synopsis:
On November 22, 2010, ten missiles strike against uninhabited areas of Japan, claiming no victims. This apparent terrorist act is referred to as “Careless Monday” and disregarded by most people. The series begins three months later, with a young Japanese woman named Saki Morimi visiting Washington D.C. as part of her graduation trip. When she gets into trouble, a mysterious Japanese man, who introduces himself as Akira Takizawa, helps her through it. The man appears to have no memory and is completely naked, carrying only a gun and a cell phone charged with 8.2 billion yen in digital money. While they are coming back to Japan, they learn that a new missile has hit their country.
My review:
Quite an interesting anime with an original storyline.The plot has a really nice suspense and mystery to it. It basically tells the story of the 12 persons in Japan selected to save Japan and they were given 10 billion yen of digital money through their phone, the Noblesse Oblige which also can be used to basically do anything,yes anything they want with their money by contacting Juiz,which is just like their own personal assistant.Any orders can be given to Juiz to be carried out,for example escaping from any crime,owning a 5-star hotel suite,or even assassination.
The bad thing is that the series only have 11 episodes and only 2 movies.The anime series tells the story of how Takizawa Akira lost his memory and the truth about the Careless Monday incident,and also serves like an introduction for the 2 movies.
The Opening and Ending song is really awesome.The Opening song is Falling Down from Oasis and the ending is Futuristic Animation by School Food Punishment. The ending song’s animation is my favourite part since it uses stop-motion style animation.Well its better if you just watch it.
Storyline : 9/10
Comedy : 7.5/10
Character Design : 8/10
Animation Quality : 9/10
Overall : 8.5/10
Should there be a new season? : FUKEN YES!!
Rewatch? : Yes.
P/S : Noblesse oblige, I hope you will continue being a messiah.
Tags: anime review, eden of the east
