The Big Order is a Japanese anime series that aired in 2016 with 10 episodes, based on the manga by Sakura Ikeda. The story revolves around a world destroyed by a boy's wish, which becomes the starting point for a hunt and unraveling complex mysteries. Our editorial team invites you to delve into this series full of special powers and intense drama.
Plot Summary (No Spoilers)
A once peaceful world was devastated by a mysterious disaster 10 years ago. The true cause was the wish of a boy, Eiji Hoshimiya, which accidentally came true, granting him a special power called Order that can turn wishes into reality. Eiji is hunted as the cause of the disaster, but he must use his power again to protect his loved ones and uncover the truth hidden behind the Order power.
The series progresses through battles and revelations of secrets of other characters who also possess Order powers, each with different goals and pasts. Eiji's journey shows us whether the destroyed world can be restored, and whether the wish that once destroyed the world might be the key to saving it again.
Performance and Characters
Although it's animation, the voice acting is excellent. Yuu Hayashi as Eiji conveys confusion, pain, and determination impressively. Hitomi Harada as Kagekiyo Tairano, Eiji's close friend who supports him, brings warmth and stability. Mari Misaki as Daisy, a mysterious girl with Order power, portrays complex emotions well.
Other characters like Benkei Narukami (voiced by Fumihiko Tachiki) and Iyo (voiced by Azusa Tadokoro) are charming and play important roles in driving the story. However, due to the limited number of episodes, some characters' development feels incomplete. Viewers may feel that certain characters are left behind or not given enough time to be fully known.
Direction, Visuals, and Music
Directed by Noriaki Akitaya (director of Bakuman), The Big Order features sharp visuals and vibrant colors. Character designs follow the original manga but with added detail for a modern look. Action scenes are fluid, especially the depiction of Order powers, which are visually beautiful and easy to understand.
The soundtrack by Yuki Hayashi (composer for My Hero Academia) enhances the series' emotions well, both in dramatic and action scenes. The opening theme "Kimi wa Boku no Hikari" by Mami Kawada and the ending theme "Bōrei no Uta" by Hitomi Harada fit the series' atmosphere.
Editorial Analysis
The Big Order is a series with an interesting concept about the impact of wishes and the responsibility for what we desire. However, it may not fully deliver its potential due to the limited number of episodes (10), causing the story to progress rapidly and skip some important details, especially the explanation of the origin of Order powers and the relationships between certain character pairs.
The series' strength lies in posing philosophical questions, such as: if you had the power to change the world, how would you use it? And the protagonist's confrontation with the consequences of past mistakes gives the series an emotional depth that keeps viewers engaged. However, the rushed pacing may leave some viewers unsatisfied with the conclusion.
Verdict
The Big Order is an anime series suitable for fans of special powers and drama. Despite time constraints in storytelling, it remains enjoyable and engaging, especially for manga fans who want to see their favorite characters come to life on screen.
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👍 Pros
- +The concept of Order powers is interesting and unique
- +Beautiful visuals and fluid action scenes
- +Soundtrack fits the atmosphere well
👎 Cons
- −Rushed story due to limited episode count
- −Some characters are underdeveloped
- −Conclusion may not satisfy everyone
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FAQ
The series has 10 episodes, complete in one season.
The main content is similar, but the series adjusts some details and condenses the story for brevity.
The series has quite dark content and some violence, suitable for teenage viewers and above.
