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Higashi no Eden

  • TV Mini Series
  • 2009
  • 10
  • 23m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
4.2K
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Ryohei Kimura and Saori Hayami in Higashi no Eden (2009)
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AnimeJoseiPolitical ThrillerActionAnimationComedyDramaMysteryRomanceThriller

Following a mysterious missile attack in Japan, Saki, a student, meets an amnesiac man, Akira, in Washington DC. Despite his lack of memory, Akira possesses a gun and a phone loaded with a m... Read allFollowing a mysterious missile attack in Japan, Saki, a student, meets an amnesiac man, Akira, in Washington DC. Despite his lack of memory, Akira possesses a gun and a phone loaded with a massive digital cash amount.Following a mysterious missile attack in Japan, Saki, a student, meets an amnesiac man, Akira, in Washington DC. Despite his lack of memory, Akira possesses a gun and a phone loaded with a massive digital cash amount.

  • Stars
    • Ryohei Kimura
    • Saori Hayami
    • Jason Liebrecht
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    4.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • Ryohei Kimura
      • Saori Hayami
      • Jason Liebrecht
    • 14User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

    Episodes11

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    Ryohei Kimura
    • Akira Takizawa
    • 2009
    Saori Hayami
    Saori Hayami
    • Saki Morimi
    • 2009
    Jason Liebrecht
    Jason Liebrecht
    • Akira Takizawa
    • 2009
    Leah Clark
    Leah Clark
    • Saki Morimi
    • 2009
    Stephanie Young
    Stephanie Young
    • Juiz
    • 2009
    Michael Sinterniklaas
    Michael Sinterniklaas
    • Satoshi Osugi
    • 2009
    Takuya Eguchi
    Takuya Eguchi
    • Satoshi Osugi
    • 2009
    Sakiko Tamagawa
    • Juiz
    • 2009
    Hayato Taya
    • Haruo Kasuga
    • 2009
    J. Michael Tatum
    J. Michael Tatum
    • Kazuomi Hirasawa
    • 2009
    Stephanie Sheh
    Stephanie Sheh
    • Mikuru 'Micchon' Katsuhara
    • 2009
    John Burgmeier
    John Burgmeier
    • Haruo Kasuga
    • 2009
    Lydia Mackay
    Lydia Mackay
    • Sis
    • 2009
    Kimiko Saitô
    • Onee
    • 2009
    Ayaka Saitô
    • Mikuru 'Micchon' Katsuhara
    • 2009
    Motoyuki Kawahara
    • Kazuomi Hirasawa
    • 2009
    John Gremillion
    John Gremillion
    • Daiju Mononobe…
    • 2009
    Atsushi Miyauchi
    • Daiju Mononobe
    • 2009
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    User reviews14

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    6fh147

    naked guy with revolver

    Eden of the East is an idea I like. The execution does leave me bore some of the time. It has funny characters and an interesting story, but it's just didn't catch my attention.

    I really enjoyed the setup because the naked guy with revolver no memory and a girl who needed to get away from the cops. It is wonderful start

    mystery just keep building up and it is fun, so I don't question it. But there is a point where the story gets so b*** and so much stuff is happening so I'm just like. I have to tap out, I can no longer keep up and I'm just trusting the story to make sense for somebody who truly care .

    I like the character design they are So cute round in the designs. Characters are fine. They do the job. I just think the show lacks something,

    I like the themes, and what the story is about. The way it's told just keep me bored. I mean this is mostly in the movies where this is happening ,this show is a good setup, but the movie is just don't stick the landing, so all this is a fine experience.
    7Madluke91

    Quirky, mysterious, charming, and most of all exciting.

    Eden of the East, a backwards translation of the John Steinbeck Novel East of Eden, is a very mysterious and thrilling anime, following Takizawa and Morimi. The series starts following a series of ten missile strikes on uninhabited areas of Japan, which do not claim any victims. We then move on to three months later where we meet the two main characters of the series: Takizawa is first seen outside of the White house naked, and it becomes apparent he hasn't any memory of his past. He soon meets Morimi and they create a tight bond. Takizawa seems to be involved in an organization consisting of ten 'Selecao', each of whom are given ten billion Japanese dollars, which cannot be directly made into money, but can be used at there disposal. He is also given a phone like gadget, with which he can contact a concierge name Juiz, who in no time at all seems to be able to make any request a reality. The job of the Selecao is to 'Save the Nation', and if they cannot do so before there 10 billion budget runs out, they are killed by the 'Supporter', which is someone no-one knows the identity of. The organization however becomes more and more mysterious, as do the other 9 members.

    To try and be balanced i will first try to outline what i believe isn't good about this SHORT anime. Well that is one of the points right there, it's length. Each episode runs about 23 minutes, and there are only 10 before it's all over. That means that the series is all over before you know it, and in my case i was more than ready for more. The second major problem is one which is a big let down in my own humble opinion, and that is that other than the main few characters, the other characters hardly gain any depth, and just seem like cardboard cut-outs, shipped straight out of the typical anime character guide-book. However there is much good to comment on. Firstly the anime has a lot of charm; a unique sense of humour, and great character design. The main characters are also very interesting, and are never short of an interesting situation, and aren't just cardboard cut-outs; they have a lot of depth. The plot is not only very interesting, but also very well crafted and executed, with each episode running smoothly, adding more and more to the story.

    So overall the series is very good. If there was more attention to the smaller details, such as the lesser characters, and if the series was longer, the rating could be higher.
    9trcky1

    Unique and exciting political intrigue thriller, kind of

    It's hard to describe the type of series this is. It involves the NEET class and the economical-political attitude amongst Japan's youth toward the older upper-class management. One of these youths, Takizawa, mysteriously comes into possession of a phone that enables him to enact changes in his and others' lives. Fate causes him to meet Saki, a recent graduate seeking employment, and the adventure begins.

    The tone of the film is lighthearted, even though the plot deals heavily in political intrigue and adventure. The story is well-written to reveal stepwise all the events occurring before, during, and after Takizawa's and Saki's fateful meeting, including some quirky romance, intrigue, and action. The series ends on a fun and exciting solution to some of the problems that Takizawa encounters along the way, but leaves us with new questions and lead-ins to the following 2 feature films for the series.

    I've seen the feature films, and unfortunately, they don't maintain the same level of excitement, mystery, and fun that the original series does. It feels as they're made simply to finish the story lines with logical endings. I'd recommend just watching the original series, and even though it's tough, don't bother with the following feature films to answer the questions created by the series.
    7cherold

    Entertainment but not entirely satisfying

    First off, to anyone who watches this, the show keeps talking about "Neets" and at first I thought that was something specific to the show but it turns out it's just a slang term that you can look up on wikipedia, which I would advise if you don't want to keep wondering about it the way I did for half the series.

    As for the show itself, Eden of the East is an entertaining little anime series with an interesting premise. The main character is likable and mysterious, although only a few of the characters have any real personality. The story is engaging and has a number of clever ideas in it.

    On the other hand, I have a few issues. While I watched this as "the complete series," it is actually more like a first chapter of a longer work, which is why there are a couple of movie sequels (the first of which was wretched; haven't seen the other). Also, the central premise is fairly nuts, and you never get any really convincing rationale for it.
    9kotomo-91130

    High Quality

    Higashi no Eden (Eden of the East) is an 11-episode series concluding with 2 films between 2009 and 2010.

    The animation studio is Production I. G. A short, exciting series that deserves the public's interest. Funny, ironic, mature and of very high artistic quality.

    Attractive character design, a rich soundtrack and, above all, an incredible script.

    The characters are endearing and have depth, which is quite a change from certain productions.

    The only drawback is that some of the plot is not easy to understand.

    The scenario is reminiscent of Robert Ludlum's novels, and the adventures of Jason Bourne come to mind when I think of this anime.

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    • Trivia
      The Japanese title "Higashi no Eden" (Eden of the East) is a reversal of "Eden no Higashi" (East of Eden) a novel by John Steinbeck.
    • Connections
      Edited into Higashi no Eden: Soushuuhen Air Communication (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Falling Down
      Performed by Oasis

      Lyrics and music by Noel Gallagher

      (Opening theme)

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    • Release date
      • April 9, 2009 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official site
      • Official Blog (Japan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Eden of the East
    • Production companies
      • Asmik Ace Entertainment
      • Dentsu
      • Fuji Television Network (Fuji TV)
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    • Runtime
      23 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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