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Higashi no Eden
Synopsis: In a post-terrorist Japan marked by the "Careless Monday" incident, Saki Morimi embarks on a journey that will change her destiny when she crosses paths with Akira Takizawa, a naked, demoralized young man believed to be a terrorist. With a mysterious cell phone in hand and 8.2 billion digital yen, Takizawa soon reveals himself to be an enigmatic figure who, together with Saki, finds himself involved in a deadly game that tests the morality and sanity of the participants. As Saki struggles to unravel Takizawa's past, they face off against other contestants in search of answers and redemption, shedding light on an intriguing plot that intertwines their lives in a larger plan of rescue and questions about power and responsibility.
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- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Meaning
- Related
Information
Anime Names
- Anime Name: Higashi no Eden
- Anime Name in Japanese: 東のエデン
- Anime Name in English: Eden of The East
- Other names: Higashi no Eden
Production information
- Producers: Dentsu, Fuji TV, Asmik Ace, Sony Music Entertainment
- Licensors: Funimation
- Studios: Production I.G
Anime Information
- Type: 23 min. per ep.
- Episodes: 11
- Date: Apr 10, 2009 até Jun 19, 2009
- Genres: Mystery, romance, science fiction, suspense
- Subjects: Adult Cast, Psychological
- Target: Seinen
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Anime Reviews
- Rating: 7.74
- Popularity: 573,527
Video Trailer/Opening
Curiosities
- The series was directed by Kenji Kamiyama, also known for his work on Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex.
- The anime first aired in April 2009, with a total of 11 episodes.
- The story begins with a mysterious incident known as "Careless Monday", in which missiles hit Japan without causing any fatalities.
- The protagonist, Akira Takizawa, is found naked and with amnesia, carrying only a cell phone and a large sum of digital money.
- Takizawa's cell phone is connected to a concierge named Judge, who can carry out almost any request in exchange for part of the money.
- The opening song of the anime, "Falling Down", is by the British rock band Oasis.
- "Higashi no Eden" spawned two sequels in movie form: "Higashi no Eden: The King of Eden" and "Higashi no Eden: Paradise Lost".
- The title "Higashi no Eden" (東のエデン) can be translated as "Eden of the East", reflecting part of the theme of the search for a utopia or paradise.
Main Characters
- Takizawa Akira: Enigmatic young man without memory, participant in the Selection game.
- Morimi Saki: University student who meets Takizawa in Washington D.C.
- Shiratori Kuroha: Seductive assassin and one of the participants in the Selection game.
- Mameshiba
- Katsuhara Mikuru
- Judge: AI system that assists the participants of the game Selection.
- Itazu Yutaka: A reclusive hacker known as "Pantsu".
- Kondou Yuusei: Detective who is also a Selection.
- Hirasawa Kazuomi: Leader of the group Eden of the East, friend of Saki.
- Ohsugi Satoshi: Friend and colleague of Saki, has a romantic interest in her.
Summary and events
- On November 22, 2010, Japan was hit by missile attacks called "Careless Monday", a terrorist act with no victims.
- Three months later, during a graduation trip to the United States, Saki Morimi is saved from a difficult situation by Akira Takizawa, a naked and amnesiac young man.
- Akira believes he is a terrorist and has a peculiar cell phone with 8.2 billion yen in digital money.
- Saki befriends Akira, unaware that he is part of a deadly game involving money, cell phones and the salvation of the world.
- Throughout the story, Saki tries to unravel the mysteries surrounding Akira as he faces other players with similar cell phones.
- Akira's memories begin to resurface, possibly connecting him to the events of "Careless Monday."
- The story follows the struggle of Saki and Akira as they get closer to the truth and face dangerous challenges to save society.
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Meaning of Higashi no Eden
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東のエデン
- 東 - East
- の - in
- エデン - Éden
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