THE Big O (2003) | Episode 1
Continuation of The Big O. Notes: - Originally planned as a 26-episode series, low viewership in Japan reduced production to the first 13. - Positive international reception resulted in a second season consisting of the remaining 13 episodes; co-produced by Cartoon Network, Sunrise, and Bandai Visual.</i>
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