Eden (ONA)

A good plot, good music, CGI animation, I don't especially have a problem with CGI, but still CGI lacks the feel of a real anime, and makes it look slightly cartoonish. Therefore 6/10 for animation.

8/10 for the plot, and story, a very comfy and chill start, but taking the required turns for the story to progress. Another interesting plot with the AI and human dynamic which may seem repetitive as VIVY is airing in the times of its release. The end and the use of characters was good, so that also get props.

6.5/10 for the sound, the ost wherever it was used was good, but ... the problem was there was not a lot of ost, it was mostly dialogue and animation, which created some dry spaces here and there. Well, wherever used the OST fitted, and is done by Kevin penkin, so yeah it was good.

7/10 enjoyment and 7/10 overall, it lacked a certain "UNF" to push it higher, but for four episodes and an 1hr 20 min watch, it was a good enough to provide certain emotions and enjoyment.

I will recommend this anime when two conditions are satisfied, 1) if you have a lot of time , 2) Like the concept of vivy and have no problems with CGI.

Thanks for reading

No spoilers past episode 1

No matter how good a director is, they will never be able to save weak characters in a weak story with awkward animation. This 4 episode anime was marketed as “the same director as FMAB.” However, in both cases, the director is not responsible for the story, the characters, or the script. Having a good director can greatly benefit a production, but does not translate to being able to enjoy Eden because one enjoyed FMAB.

Everything is rushed which should be expected when everything is condensed into 4 episodes, 21-22 minutes in length, yet somehow, the beginning manages to ... feel painfully drawn out. There is very little time spent on any characterization, let alone character development. Similarly, the plot does not develop much and is very simply laid out as “this is the conflict, this is how they try to deal with it, this is the solution,” However, more problematic than the pacing, the viewer is not provided the richness in characters or plot to motivate any emotional investment in either.

The characters, there is zero development and very little characterization: only enough details necessary to demonstrate the characters have different personalities. The main character is a slight exception to this, as she gets a large portion of the screen time. However, even she feels underdeveloped, simplistic. and undeserving of any emotional investment from the viewer.

The story is essentially about two robots who find a human child in a robot dominated world where belief in the existence of humans is outlawed. Naturally, there are more humans than this single child, and there is a group of robots living as exiles for having such beliefs. Although this has potential, it doesn’t go anywhere interesting from there. There seems to be attempts at comedy, albeit aimed at the <10 year old demographic. Example: a robot spins around making a weird sound in reaction to something unexpected or referring to a baby pooping as being ‘[wasteful of their recharging.]” The story attempts a message but nothing novel, just the traditional, “hubris of humans not taking care of the planet” and presented with none of the subtlety which makes Ghibli films so powerful. It appears more as though the writers were just trying to check-off a box on their list of things they wanted to incorporate.

Finally, the art is pretty horrific. Although this can be subjective, vibrant, colors, high resolution and a high frame rate are not the formula for a good anime if everything else is bad. This is a perfect example of bad CGI. A mix of 2D and 3D background textures can make the entire environment feel awkward. The characters are three dimensional, but the shadows have very sharp cut offs which make things feel more of a traditional 2d cel-shaded design. The awkwardness of the animation of the faces of the characters convey little emotion and often undermine any emotion attempting to be created in a scene. Fortunately, the large number of faceless robots minimizes the impact this could have otherwise caused. Putting everything together creates a very jarring mashup of visuals similar to ex-arm or the 2016-17 Berserk adaptation.

As for the positive aspects of the show: the soundtrack was above average, it had a somewhat interesting premise, the background art was intermittently normal if you are able to ignore it clashing with the foreground.

With just 4 episodes, Eden never got off to a start. The story didn't develop, the animation was below average and it was not intriguing at all.

Another Netflix original anime that unsurprisingly was poorly made, without much development of the story or the character whatsoever. The only thing that excited me to watch Eden is that it is made by the director of FMAB.

The story could have been made better, the animation was way off and nothing felt structured, rather was a mess. It would have been a possibility that it might have been a good show, given that it's pacing was considered along with ... it's number of episodes.

I liked the plot. During the anime it felt really wholesome, and it leaves a bittersweet taste for a few days after you finish the anime. The only thing I don't like is the art style.

The story was unique, and the end was predictable at the last 2 episodes, but before that it was hard to guess.

I didn't really like the art style. Something about it looked weird. Though, it didn't bother me from the overall show.

I liked the main character as she had flaws and strengths. Although, I do think that if she really was raised in a world of robots, she would've acted ... more differently.

I also think that the main character is a bit too brave. And was quite unrealistic in that sense.

I think others will like it. Despite the art style, it's a very wholesome short sweet anime that you can watch in less than 2 hours. :)

8/10

When will Netflix stop producing shitty CGI anime with jam-pack story in 3-6 episodes, their latest anime just doesn't seem to improve.

I really expected Eden to be good. After all, it carries the name Eden, that's the promised neverland, that's Vinland. It should tell an intriguing story about finding the promised land, right? Unfortunately, this show is just the most clique anime ever, like a 80s novel that's lost in the space of time.

Eden follows the story of the time 1000 year after human's extinction. Why they're extincted, we don't know. Wars? Nature's Wrath? Pollution? What we do know is that now earth ... is the inhabited by robots, somehow with human emotions. One day, a pair of 'farmer robot' find a little girl in a steel cocoon, instead of handing her over to their boss as human is determined as harmful by them, they hides and grows her up like real parents. There our story begins.

The main problem with these kinds of story is that, they're mopped down to only six episodes. Imagining the beautiful and interesting after-apocalypse world we never get to explored because the story is too focus on its main plot and the time to build other things is just simply non-existent. And even so, the story is too large to tell in just the span of half a season. What's the solutions? They 'briliantly' overused tropes to help the story move forward. Annoying kids that don't ever listen to their parents? Check. The comical villain who is bad for the sake of being bad? Check. And so many more... it will be spoilers if i mentioned more so I'll leave it at that.

Every characters in this anime are flat cookie-cutter board and unmemorable. Their logics of action is flawed. They make this anime so boring to watch.

And don't get me started about the CGI, well to be honest, this looks better than most of what they're putting out but still look very unnatural. In some frames, if you pauses, you will find the model of our main character is kinda mopped. The music is just average.

Overall, another flop by Netflix. They should concentrate more on the story of what they're putting out and stop doing so much CGI unless it's tremendously improved. 6eps/season only works with drama format on television. Don't do it here. That's all I can review about this show.

7/10 Anime, B Tier anime. If the Terminator series were a very short 4 episode anime. Robots have taken over the world and banned anything and everything human and related to human society. 2 robots find and illegally raise a human child they found in a pod. Where did the pod come from? How did she get there? If a robot killed a human, is that a crime? Will you get sick of seeing all those apples. I mean its a fuckton of apples.

From the studio that made Star Wars TV shows (Bad Batch, Clone Wars, and Star Wars Resistance), and the composer of Made ... In Abyss and TOWER OF GOD. If thats the type of animation style or music style you enjoy...

The animation and designs of this robot world are good. CGI isnt bad. Music is very much Penkin-ish. Like other very short anime, this had potential with the plot. But the last episode felt a little rushed. Should have had 5-6 episodes. Eden's ending was a bit rushed. For only 4 episodes, it tied together all the elements as best as it could.

Eden (ONA) (2021)

Honestly, when I read reviews for this I did wonder if some people had even watched the show or just put a review up to downgrade its score. Firstly there is a difference between it has to staff from FMAB and it was a story done by them since ultimately they are turning someone else's work into anime. Secondly, it really isn't that bad albeit a little rushed it does get the point across.
The story is a simple one and fits perfectly with how short the show is.

The art is pretty basic but at the same time, it suits the show ... and doesn't actually detract from the show. Certain things especially the background and foreground can be spectacular.

The sound is well done and sounds pretty great. The OST used was so well suited and flowed nicely.

The characters are all simple and clear cut, you could say they are written so that anyone, absolutely anyone could identify with them in minutes. As far as Sara goes as the main protagonist she is actually more fleshed out than I expected he to be. Her flashback video was amazing.

The show is rushed yes but then it is also not bad and I will be man enough to say that I got that sense of fulfillment where you almost cry in episode 4 when they played the flashbacks and brought it all home.

8/10. Budget, in the end, will always affect a show but this is definitely worth a watch. Good to show kids to show why we should care for the planet more also.

It looks great, there are funny characters and cute interactions and the story is simple and short. This is just nice. Yes, it is CGI, get over it. Would 2d animation look better? Most likely. Would it also take a larger budget and more time? Of course. CGI entering the world of anime is something that should be supported becouse it wont just go away.

Its only 4 episodes so things happen very fast, but I think it handles it well, it gives you enough information so that you may fill in the blanks yourself, and that is in my opinion what a show that has ... a limit of only 4 episodes should do.

Do not expect this to be your favorite creation of all time, but watch it and take it for what it is, cute and fun with a nice story that makes you think a little.

I initially had no intentions of watching Eden. Forget that, I didn't even know it was an anime in the first place. Somehow I ended up realizing it was one and that is when I decided to give it a watch. Having only four episodes, it's pretty short but doesn't feel incomplete or missing something huge. It's worth a watch with the family, given it has clean action (no blood/gore), zero profanity or adult content.

I was slightly expecting to be disappointed given the 3D orientation. However, the mixing of 2D backgrounds with 3D characters and objects was pretty splendid in my opinion. Voice acting ... also worked pretty well for almost all the characters. Action scenes were also pretty good throughout. The pacing was also good, and helped me finish the episodes without any break. Music was fine, and the message was decent. It's not some groundbreaking story which is the first of its kind, but something you can still enjoy it for its simplicity and neat animation.

This review refers to the English dub.

I found the setting and story promising after the first episode. The CGI with cel-shading looked alright. It could’ve been a little better but at least it was far better than Ex-Arm.

Unfortunately, as cool as the visuals were along with the setting's concepts and some of the voice work, the story as a whole felt somewhat rushed and too quickly resolved. Making this a four-episode miniseries as opposed to a 10-12 episode series or 90 minute or longer movie might not have been very beneficial for this story’s setting. This was especially detrimental to the characters since by ... the end, they did not seem to be developed enough to identify sufficiently their most prominent traits or personalities (except for the main character).

In spite of these flaws, it was still a fun watch.

Yea, we all watched this for Kevin Penkin's OST.

And being completely honest, that was the only good part about this anime.

The story line in this anime was pretty horrible and there were so many random events that just happened and didn't feel genuine. I was hoping to find a hidden gem but I only found dirt.

Moreover, the animation is horrible and everything feels rushed.

Needless to say, I was dissapointed. The 3 points are awarded to the amazing OST. I would recommend all potential watchers to just listen to the OST on spotify instead of watching this show.

Thanks!

"Eden" is a four-episode original net animation that premiered on Netflix in May 2021. The series is a collaboration between Nice Boat Animation, Wolf Smoke Studio, Qubic Pictures, and CGCG Studio. It is classified under the genres of fantasy, sci-fi, and slice of life, and is rated PG-13 for teens 13 or older.

The story of "Eden" is set in a world where humans have been extinct for several centuries, and the only inhabitants left are robots. The show follows two robots named E92 and A37, who discover a human baby girl in the midst of their routine duties. The two robots decide to take care ... of the baby and raise her in a world that knows nothing about humans.

The concept of "Eden" is intriguing, and the show does well in creating an imaginative and thought-provoking world. The animation is beautiful, with a mix of 2D and 3D animation that blends seamlessly together. The attention to detail in the world-building is impressive, with intricate designs of the robots and their surroundings.

However, despite its potential, "Eden" falls short in execution. The story lacks depth and feels like it's been rushed. The four-episode run time doesn't allow for enough development in the characters or their relationships. The show attempts to tackle themes of love, sacrifice, and the meaning of life, but they all feel underdeveloped and surface-level.

The pacing of the story is uneven, with some episodes feeling slow and others feeling rushed. The plot twists are predictable, and the ending feels unsatisfying and leaves several loose ends. The series could have benefitted from a longer run time, allowing for more development and exploration of the world and its characters.

One of the main criticisms of "Eden" is the use of English voice acting for the characters, which comes across as stiff and emotionless at times. The lip-syncing is also off, which can be distracting for viewers.

Despite its flaws, "Eden" does have its moments. The relationship between E92, A37, and the human baby is heartwarming, and the show's themes are relevant and thought-provoking. However, the rushed pacing, lack of character development, and unsatisfying ending make it difficult to fully recommend.

In conclusion, "Eden" is an imaginative and visually stunning show that falls short in its execution. The story lacks depth, the pacing is uneven, and the ending leaves several loose ends. The use of English voice acting and stiff animation also detract from the overall experience. While it has its moments, "Eden" may leave viewers feeling unsatisfied and underwhelmed. I don't feel to bad about being kicked out of this garden of eden

Its a cute short story on 4 episodes, which i really recommend watching. ^^

Story is wholesome, emotional and super cute.

Character are enjoyable, with a little bit of a plot twist i did not see coming. the characters lines are well written, where they move forwards in developing but still are able to contain their roles has a robot. without sounding too much human-alike.
sounds are good.
art style is awesome. animation is like Ajin, drawn/animated in a special effect which i honestly really like. if u haven't experienced these type of drawing, its a new feeling to get used to, but ... still worth it.

overall i really enjoyed it. they keep wanting me to continue watching untill the end, and its just perfect!

It's hard to make 3D CG animation look good. They did okay here. The character models feel a little stiff here and there but for the most part it looks fine. Nothing stellar that's going to blow your mind and make you rethink how you feel about the medium, just a serviceable level of polish.

The story is interesting, heartwarming, and optimistic about our future as a species. It's cool to see robots used in this way, and the twist reveal actually caught me off guard, something I don't experience often being the jaded weeb I am.

I give it a nice 7/10

Occasionally, it is nice to fill up a cup of water and slowly enjoy the lukewarm feeling run down. Eden proves that animation and story matter in a show just as flavor is desired in a drink.

Eden is a story that drives the cliché plot of "would the world be better without humans", which I wouldn't necessarily complain about... if it had anything else to go along with it. The story rides on the single piece of conflict introduced in episode 1 making it lack the x-factor needs to become interesting. The dialog is painfully generic to the point where I have a hard time ... liking any of the characters because of how 1-dimentional they are. And although the story takes place in a beautiful land cultivated by futuristic robots, the animation and set quality are... to be desired to say the least. It feels like the same engine RWBY season 1 ran on, but without any of the cool fight sequences.

However; there is a saving grace. The music is absolutely beautiful. There were moments in the show I got chills because the music was just that amazing. Kevin Penkin made the show for me. With 64 minutes of music to go with the show's run time of around 90 minutes, Eden feels more like a project to highlight the interesting designs and music more than anything.

Back to my point about Eden being water, the music and art is incredibly refreshing, even if everything else about Eden is bland. I wouldn't watch it if you are on the hunt for a masterpiece or even if you're trying to burn time. I'd say the best time to watch this is if you are tired and just want to take a quick break. 6/10

Netflix ruins another anime series with under funding it and forcing it into a poor 4 episode format. Just like B is the beginning S2 this is another trite example of Netflix’s foray into anime. Thank god for the other producers out there making great anime & supported by alternative streaming services like AnimeLab, Crunchyroll and Funimation.

This could have been a superb piece of fiction. So could B S2.
Netflix needs to abandon this 4 episode format especially for anime as it gives the story nowhere to go, characters nowhere to evolve and the appeal of the production simply sags and falls down a ... big deep hole.

I’d avoid it if I was u.

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Truly another in a line of disappointing Netflix anime acquisitions.

The premise of Eden is a familiar one. Which isn't bad. The idea of a future where humans become extinct due to greed and environmental collapse causing the last to have robots try to rebuild it is good to farm for a good sci-fi tale. One that clearly lives in the shadows of it's predecessors, due to it's bland direction, pretty poor CGI animation, and really lacking characters and tale.

It all creates 4 episodes of a short series that will be forgotten for doing nothing truly great. But sitting ... in a malaise of bland story beats and bland production. With bland characters. A boring 2 hour sit that never narratively takes off or has any highlights. It's not the worst by any degree. But it's such a nothing series.

Atleast the Kevin Penkin score is good.

This anime is really bad. The premise was interesting enough, but it really wasn't anything that I expected.

The animation is terrible. It looks like your average, dime-a-dozen daytime children's show with terrible computer graphics. Ordinarily, I could look past that, but the story wasn't very good either. It was overly emotional and way too preachy. It spent a lot of time falling into cliches and it was very predictable throughout the entire show.

The music wasn't bad. It was actually kind of pretty. And it was also only four episodes long, so it didn't waste too much of my life. Still, I'd only recommend this if ... you're some kind of anime completionist and you are attempting to watch all the things.