Eden of the East
Original Anime That Prove Source Material Isn’t Necessary
People don’t talk about Eden of the East as much as they used to, which is a shame given its quality.
Offering a twist on the survival game genre, the show sees 12 individuals given 10 billion Yen each and tasked with “saving” Japan. Failure to do so, or using up all of the money afforded to them, means death. Likewise, missiles are striking random points in the country, and no one knows who is responsible for the attacks.
Weaving a story of mystery, intrigue, and deception, the show is a blast to watch in its entirety. Each new revelation keeps the intensity and excitement of the story maxed out, and the animation is always a high-quality visual treat.
Top it off with the fact that no plot threads are left dangling by the end of the series’ episodes and films, and it’s easily one of the best original anime you can spend your time on.
