Alternative TitlesSynonyms: Big O Roger, Big O Japanese: THEビッグオー
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Type: TV
Episodes: 26
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Oct 13, 1999 to Mar 27, 2003
Duration:
24 min. per episode Rating:
PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
L represents licensing company
StatisticsScore: 7.531 (scored by 12690 users)
Ranked: #13132
Popularity: #760
Members: 24,190
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SynopsisParadigm City is a place without a past. 40 years ago, something happened that wiped the memories of everyone in it. Unfortunately, the people of Paradigm City were very busy before then, making Megadueses (giant robots) and monsters. People who were born after the memory wipe are gaining/recovering memories of the past and using them to build newer threats. With the help of The Big O (a faithful giant robot), his butler Norman and the android Dorothy, Roger Smith keeps Paradigm City safe. As problems mount and more memories surface, Roger's past and Paradigm's future begin to become suspect... |
Related AnimeAdaptation: The Big O
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Huntsman
22 of 46 people found this review helpful
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26 of 26 episodes seen
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| Overall |
9 |
| Story |
10 |
| Animation |
8 |
| Sound |
8 |
| Character |
10 |
| Enjoyment |
10 |
BIG O was a unique show, with a good concept. Having everyone in the worlds memories erased and no one knows what happened, but everyone has clued inside of their minds. It reminds me a little of the movie DARK CITY. It had a nice twist on the Giant Robot anime, instead focusing on the characters and story. The story was great, you couldn't stop watching. All the twists and turns along the way in search of the what happened forty years ago. The story and characters were the best part of the show. The music was great, the animation was pretty good, and the action was good. The ending was great, but I still have no idea what really was going on. That's why I wish Cartoon Network had agreed to a season 3. I guess it just wasn't popular in both Japan and the USA.
Overall I think BIG O is under appreciated by most anime fans. Everyone should check out this series. read more
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JackCox
39 of 83 people found this review helpful
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26 of 26 episodes seen
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| Overall |
10 |
| Story |
10 |
| Animation |
9 |
| Sound |
10 |
| Character |
10 |
| Enjoyment |
10 |
Yes, I understand I'm again writing a very excellent review from this one, I did dock it one for art because there were some slight animation issues in some parts of the show. But really I did enjoy this show.
First of all, if you are a mecha fan, you may be sorely dissapointed with this show, it has much more of a mystery feel to it and the Mecha fights may not be to your liking.
However, if your not a hard-core mecha fan like me but can appreciate the art-form of Mecha, you will likely enjoy this.
The main reason I love this show was because of it's fantastic mysteries and it's fantastic characters. I love all the characters in this show, because they are somewhat unique in their own ways. Characters like Schwarzwald who to many people appears to be evil actually is trying to good. While people like Alan Gabriel are completely insane and the main Villain Alex Rosewater has a superiority complex.
Again I gave this a 10 almost across the board, because It's my opinion on the series. I felt it was a well told story. read more
Recommendations
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It's futuristic in nature and has the same "overcast", melancholly tone to it. The characters are increadibly similar to eachother;
Spike Spiegel and Roger Smith (both voiced by Stephen Blum in English) are both cool and collected characters with beloved allies that annoy them to no end.
Faye Valentine and Angel (both voiced by Wendee Lee in English) are both selfish women looking to restore their lost memories and who become unwillingly in love with the main character.
Both fantastic.
Both these series are anime with a style that's more similar to American cartoons than anime itself. CB has its cowboy aesthetics, while Big O is often described as ''Batman turned anime''. They also share a strange, offbeat but at the same time melancholic atmosphere that's further enhanced by a jazzy soundtrack. If you liked one, then I strongly recommend giving the other a try.
great action and jazz ost
Each series generally follows a standalone episode format, with the exception of the occasional story arc, and focuses on a group of misfit allies looking to make sense of the world around them. Both series' protagonists are closely related in their profession, mannerisms, and of course their cynicism, and to top things off, both dubbed versions are voiced by Steven Blum.
Both series contains a similar feeling with the main male protagonists being tough, independent, and collected. The main female protagonist from both series also has similar traits.
Both series gives off that old school vibe with the jazz music and solid OST.
Both series follows an episodic format with its themes.
They both also have great dialogues, action, and drama, and science fiction themes.
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If you like surreal shows about giant robots in a dreary, post-apocalyptic setting, ho boy, have I got the show for you.
Both shows take place in a post apocalyptic setting featuring mecha that are of god-like proportions. Both of them also feature psychological aspects and religious symbolism(although it only has meanings in Big O and not Evangelion).
Both series features science fiction themes with the involvement of mecha in combat warfare.
Both series features a style of old school art that are nostalgic. There is also action, drama, and some psychological themes especially involving some of the later episodes and plot.
Both series takes place in a post apocalyptic setting that also explores some religious themes.
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Opening Theme#1: "Big-O!" by Rui Nagai (3-13)
#2: "Respect" by Sahashi (15-20, 22-25)
Ending Theme"And Forever..." by Robbie Danzie with Naoki Takao
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