Couple Questions about Big O

[PiffDaddy]

Hey guys,
I know there are some anime fans here, so I thought I would make a thread instead of doing some research (Alright fine, I'm lazy).

I've seen basicly every episode of the show that was aired on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim over the years (though never all in order), and the ending always confused me...

***Before I go on, I'm sure in this thread there will be spoilers***

Was Roger Smith just a memory of the (sorry, name escapes me) Old guy that harvested tomatoes? I know the old coot says that Angel is just a memory, then pulls the pic of a young him and Roger out of his hat, suggesting that Roger was around 40 years ago looking the same as he currently did. Would someone care to explain the ending to me? Then why is Roger seen driving down the street. And where did Angel's Mega come from?

Also, what happened "40 years ago" to cause the memory loss? And why was the whole city inclosed in one huge dome, with many smaller domes?

What exactly is a (sp, I'm sorry) Dominouse? What was the deal with the guy harvesting "tomatoes"?

As you can tell, I've never seen the series the whole way through, and get confused beyond belief when catch an ep here and there, confusing me to death.

One more thing, were the eps that were aired on CN the only ones made? Any OVA's or sequels to the series? What is the original Japanese title?

Any explanations would rock. Thanks guys/gals.

[GK Punk]

SPOILERS:

The ending, is basically like the coming of Christ.
(read more for details)
As for the dominus, it's tough to explain. There's alot of religeous themes in the show, and using that as a reference point, the Dominus would be a chosen one, or a Prophet to do the work of "Jesus" (aka the "Director") via the Megadeus (The Suppoused Vessel of God)

Gordon Rosewater could be considered god, and he creates life via the tomatoes (his children)

Angel, could be considered as Jesus, Gordon Rosewater's beloved Tomato. She sacrifices herself to save Paradigm. The chords in her back attaching to Big Venus could be representitive of the Crucifix. (Like she's chained to it, just like Jesus was nailed to the Cross.)

Big O and Big Venus (That's Angel's Megadeus) merging together was like Christ Forgiving the world for their sins and giving them a second chance.

40 years ago could have been the dawn of life basically.


I hope i didn't confuse you too bad! My girlfriend came up with that theory a few minutes ago. There's actually several theories revolving around the story, you may want to check Krang and Shredder's other site located at http://www.paradigm-city.com and hit the message board for other theories and to find more fans.

(I post there as Grunger Kittie Version 1, and my Girlfriend posts as Token Girl)

[Kid Icarus]

Or, the entire show could just be a reason for them to say Big O, and Big Venus, 'cause we all know in Japanese V's make a P like sound.

The things one learns from Sailor Moon Live Action.

[GK Punk]

*slaps Gwg with Nintendo Power*

Another thing I forgot to say was that yes, the only episodes that aired were on CN and as of yet there has been no sequel. The second series was funded by Cartoon Network for Adult Swim.

[PiffDaddy]

Awesome, thanks for the explanation. I really didn't pick up on a lot of the religious themes at all, but makes a lot of sense.

I remember checking out the other site a long time ago when I used to post under a different name, couldn't remember the address to save my life.

Thanks a ton, you rock.

[DrSpengler]

Or, the entire show could just be a reason for them to say Big O, and Big Venus, 'cause we all know in Japanese V's make a P like sound.


Been a student of the language for over 3 years and I'm near fluent, so let me correct you for a moment...

When trying to make a "v" sound, the "b" dakon (that little mark above the hiragana/katakana) is used above the "ha", "hi", "fu", "he" and "ho" symbols to synthesize the sound, NOT the "p" dakon.

Now you know. And knowing is half the battle.

[PiffDaddy]

What's the other half?

[DrSpengler]

What's the other half?

Crushing Communism.