{"product_id":"the-big-o-blu-ray","title":"The Big O - Blu-ray","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Paradigm City—a bleak, amnesiac metropolis enclosed by giant domes where every citizen lost their memories 40 years ago—Roger Smith continues his work as the city's premier Negotiator. Accompanied by the android Dorothy Wayneright and his faithful butler Norman, Roger pilots the ancient, towering megadeus known as Big O to protect the city from rogue robots, criminal syndicates, and enigmatic threats. But as rival megadeus pilots surface and mysterious, surreal phenomena tear at the fabric of reality, the secrets behind the city's lost memories begin to unravel. Roger is pushed to the limit as he confronts foreign agents, existential crises, and the disturbing truth about Paradigm City itself—where the entire world may be nothing more than a grand, staged illusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by Sunrise (\u003cem\u003eCowboy Bebop\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMobile Suit Gundam\u003c\/em\u003e) and directed by Kazuyoshi Katayama (\u003cem\u003eGiant Robo\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAppleseed\u003c\/em\u003e) with iconic concept design by Keiichi Sato (\u003cem\u003eTiger \u0026amp; Bunny\u003c\/em\u003e), \u003cem\u003eThe Big O\u003c\/em\u003e is a masterpiece of retro-futuristic art deco noir, hardboiled detective drama, and giant robot combat. This comprehensive collection brings together both seasons of the acclaimed classic series, which achieved massive popularity with American fans on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim. Ramping up the intrigue, the series delivers mind-bending twists and cinematic mecha battles accompanied by Toshihiko Sahashi's dramatic orchestral score. Released on high-definition Blu-ray by Sentai Filmworks, this collection delivers the definitive presentation of one of anime's most unique cult classics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNotable Staff \u0026amp; Voice Talent\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kazuyoshi Katayama (\u003cem\u003eGiant Robo: The Animation\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAppleseed\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries Composition \u0026amp; Script:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chiaki J. 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