The Big O is a Japanese mecha-anime television series created by designer Keiichi Sato and director Kazuyoshi Katayama for Sunrise. The writing staff was assembled by the series' head writer, Chiaki J. Konaka, who is known for his work on Serial Experiments Lain and Hellsing. The story takes place forty years after a mysterious occurrence causes the residents of Paradigm City to lose their memories. The series follows Roger Smith, Paradigm City's top Negotiator. He provides this "much needed service" with the help of a robot named R. Dorothy Wayneright and his butler Norman Burg. When the need arises, Roger calls upon Big O, a giant relic from the city's past.
Cover art for The Big O Complete Collection North American DVD release by Bandai Entertainment
An aerial shot of Paradigm City. The city is based on the island of Manhattan and is suggested to be New York City itself.
The shadows of Venetian blinds cast upon the hero, a signature visual of film noir.
Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc. , previously and still famously known as Sunrise Inc., is a Japanese company owned by Bandai Namco Holdings with its business focused on production, planning and management for anime.
One of Bandai Namco Filmworks' headquarters in Ogikubo, dubbed "White Base"
