The Big O
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 26 Episodes
25 min per episode
1999 – 2003
Premiered: Wed, Oct 13, 1999
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 26: “The Show Must Go On”
R. Dorothy rises from her deathbed, thanks (in part) to Beck. Roger Smith and Alex Rosewater stage the Showdown of the Century, while Gordon Rosewater shows Angel her true destiny.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-06-23
Cast & Creators
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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)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kazuyoshi Katayama
Chiaki J. Konaka, Kazuyoshi Katayama, Keiichi Sato
Toshihiko Sahashi
Atsushi Sugita, Ken Iyadomi
Department Leadership Roster
Toshihiko Sahashi
Original Music Composer
Atsushi Sugita
Producer
Ken Iyadomi
Producer
Chiaki J. Konaka
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big O
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What is The Big O about?
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.
How many seasons does The Big O have?
The Big O comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Big O?
Key cast members in The Big O include Mitsuru Miyamoto, Akiko Yajima, Emi Shinohara, Gorō Naya, Katsunosuke Hori.
Who created or directed The Big O?
The Big O was developed and directed by Kazuyoshi Katayama.