“Saki searches vanished Akira in NYC, uncovering conspiracies and new players in their intertwined fate.”
Eden of The East the Movie I: The King of Eden
東のエデン 劇場版I The King of Eden
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Synopsis
Saki searches vanished Akira in NYC, uncovering conspiracies and new players in their intertwined fate.
After making a mysterious decision that would change his life forever, Akira Takizawa vanished without a trace, leaving behind only his cellphone and a cryptic message for Saki Morimi. Now carrying the weight of unanswered questions, Saki holds onto the hope of finding him again. Half a year has passed since their fateful encounter, and whispers of Akira's existence have begun to surface. Drawn by these rumors and the promise of reuniting with the enigmatic young man who changed her life, Saki's journey takes her across the ocean to New York City. But she's not alone in her search—others with their own agendas and connections to Akira's past are converging on the same destination. As new players enter the scene and hidden motivations come to light, what began as a simple search evolves into something far more complex. In a world where trust is a luxury and every interaction could be part of a larger game, Saki must navigate dangerous waters while holding onto the hope of finding Akira—and understanding the true nature of the forces that brought them together.
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Community consensus
Derived from 22 sampled reviews
What 22 viewers settled on.
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σ 1.61 · some divergence
3.9 pts
Recommenders 7.6 · others 3.8
↓ 0.59
Running avg · Apr 2010 → Nov 2024
- 8 “The film's quick pacing and fresh "ground zero" approach provide some enjoyment, but the confusing lack of cohesiveness between installments creates an amnesia-like viewing experience that fails to...”
- 10 “This sequel matches the quality of the original while expanding the plot and introducing a broader scope to the story. The series successfully balances familiar elements with new developments, and...”
- 8 “The continuation from the anime's cliffhanger ending delivers satisfying closure for side characters who return to aid the male protagonist in a fast-paced mystery. While the film unfortunately...”
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- Format 1 × 81′ eps × min
- Total runtime 1h 21m all episodes
- Aired Nov 2009 – ongoing
- Source Movie media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-4556 catalog
Produced by
- Dentsu Producer
- Fuji TV Producer
- Asmik Ace Producer
- Sony Music Entertainment Producer
- Fonishia Producer
- /companies/company_k10xR2J6GgoWIr3wG5PLOlAw Producer
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- Funimation Licensor