Title:Higashi no Eden
Also Called:Eden of the East | 東のエデン
Type:TV
Released on year:2018
Released in:Winter
Num Episodes:12
In a fateful turn of events on November 22, 2010, Japan faced a calamitous act of terrorism with missile strikes, which came to be known as the infamous "Careless Monday." Astonishingly, this heinous act, intended to inflict harm, mercifully caused no casualties. As society swiftly moved forward, seemingly unfazed, life resumed its ordinary course. Enter Saki Morimi, an amiable college student, embarking on her graduation trip to America three months later. Little did she know that this journey would forever alter the trajectory of her life. A chance encounter with a peculiar individual named Akira Takizawa would assure that. When faced with unforeseen trouble, Saki finds herself inexplicably rescued by this mysterious figure. But here's the twist – Takizawa, in all his cheerful demeanor, is inexplicably stark naked and grappling with amnesia, convinced he's a terrorist. To make matters more perplexing, he possesses a peculiar cell phone carrying a digital fortune of 8.2 billion yen. In spite of Takizawa's confounding idiosyncrasies, Saki is drawn to him, forging an unlikely friendship. Little does she suspect that their connection is the catalyst for a nerve-wracking death-defying game, entwined with money, enigmatic cell phones, and the salvation of humanity hanging in the balance. The compelling chronicle of Higashi no Eden unfurls as Saki wrestles with unraveling the enigma surrounding her savior. Simultaneously, Takizawa wages an intense battle against adversaries armed with similar cell phones, his fragmented memories gradually surfacing and hinting at a potential link to the cataclysmic event that shook the nation months ago. Prepare yourself for a thrilling plunge down the rabbit hole as Higashi no Eden delves into the labyrinthine depths of conspiracies, suspense, and the quest for redemption.
Higashi no Eden, a remarkable anime series, received the prestigious Animation Kobe Award in the Television category during the esteemed Animation Kobe festival in 2009. Adding to its accolades, it also claimed the title of the best television series of the year at the ninth annual Tokyo International Anime Fair.