Anime Review: Eden of the East (Minor Spoilers) · 10:44pm Sep 20th, 2014
Title: Eden of the East
Number of episodes: 11
Expires on Netflix: October 1
Content warnings:
Strong language, adult themes
On a trip to America with her college friends, a girl named Saki visits the White House, where she encounters a Japanese man her age who, for some reason, is walking around naked and carrying only a gun and a cell phone--and has selective amnesia, with no memory of his name or personal life.
Saki becomes entangled with the man, Takizawa, who returns with her to Japan, which has recently endured a number of mysterious, unexplained missile strikes in urban areas. Unknown to Saki (and to Takizawa himself), Takizawa is one of twelve people selected by an enigmatic figure to become a "savior of Japan"--or die. As Takizawa attempts to piece together the puzzle of who he is, he learns that he has over eight billion yen in an account linked to his phone, which has a direct line to a mysterious "concierge" named Juiz--who can make any request he asks for happen instantaneously.
This series seamlessly blends cute character designs and cheerful, optimistic moments with a dark, mysterious storyline and disturbing overtones. At times, its imagery also seems to be inspired by the Persona series of RPGs. It also features some rather quirky humor.
Recommended?: Yes. This is one you definitely want to check out.
Noblesse Oblige. I pray for your continuing service as a savior.
That first paragraph...what the hell?
O...K...
My anime club screened this. Was certainly interesting to watch, but need to see the whole series.
Finished watching this the other day.
Its very good.
Watching the first of the two movies tonight.