The Big O
Forty years ago, the minds of Paradigm City's inhabitants were wiped clean of all recollections of the past. Now, ruled by a powerful corporation and cut off from the rest of the world by desolate wastelands, Paradigm has become a virtual police state where Negotiators like Roger Smith keep the wheels of progress, commerce, and society turning.
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Where is The Big O streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Japan | dAnime Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About The Big O
The Big O is a 1999 Japanese-language animation, drama and action & adventure series. The cast is led by Mitsuru Miyamoto, Akiko Yajima, Emi Shinohara. It spans 1 season and 26 episodes and has concluded.
The Big O was produced by SUNRISE and Bandai Visual and made in Japan. It was first aired on October 13, 1999, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- Writers
- Chiaki J. Konaka
- First aired
- October 13, 1999
- Last aired
- March 27, 2003
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (26 episodes)
- Network
- WOWOW Prime, Tokyo MX
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- SUNRISE, Bandai Visual
The Big O cast & crew
The Big O was written by Chiaki J. Konaka.
The cast features Mitsuru Miyamoto as Roger Smith (voice), Akiko Yajima as R. Dorothy Wayneright (voice), Emi Shinohara as Angel (voice), Gorō Naya as Gordon Rosewater (voice), Katsunosuke Hori as Michael Seebach (voice), and Motomu Kiyokawa as Norman Burg (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Toshihiko Sahashi and it was produced by Atsushi Sugita and Ken Iyadomi.
Is The Big O worth watching?
With 1 season and 26 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy animation, drama, and action & adventure, The Big O is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Big O
Mitsuru Miyamoto
Roger Smith (voice)
Akiko Yajima
R. Dorothy Wayneright (voice)
Emi Shinohara
Angel (voice)
Gorō Naya
Gordon Rosewater (voice)
Katsunosuke Hori
Michael Seebach (voice)
Motomu Kiyokawa
Norman Burg (voice)
Shinpachi Tsuji
Big Ear (voice)
Unsho Ishizuka
Alex Rosewater (voice)
Sayuri
Vera Ronstadt (voice)
Tessyo Genda
Dan Dastun (voice)
The Big O — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Big O in United States?
The Big O is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Big O in?
The Big O is originally in Japanese, with audio tracks including English, Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Big O are there?
The Big O has 1 season with 26 episodes in total.
▸What is The Big O rated?
The Big O is rated TV-14. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 33 ratings.
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