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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 2, 2003 – March 27, 2003
- Season
- Winter 2003
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Sunrise
- Director
- Kazuyoshi Katayama
- Original creator
- Hajime Yatate
- Music
- Toshihiko Sahashi
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 73/100
Estimated watch time
5h 12m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Amnesia100%Dystopian85%Noir79%Philosophy79%Butler79%Real Robot77%Politics73%Male Protagonist70%Kuudere60%Primarily Adult Cast60%
TVFINISHED2003 WINTER7.3 / 10 AniList score
The Big O II
THEビッグオー (2003)• THE Big O (2003)
Synopsis
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.
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch The Big O II?
Probably, if you enjoy action, mecha and mystery, especially stories with amnesia, dystopian, noir.
Reception is positive but mixed: 73/100 on AniList, with 57% of 1.7K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #13 highest-rated anime of 2003.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 1.7% of viewers drop it.
Watch The Big O first: this continues its story.
At about 5 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Hajime Yatate
- Director
- Kazuyoshi Katayama
- Series composition
- Chiaki Konaka
- Series composition
- Kazuyoshi Katayama
- Character design
- Keiichi Satou
- Music
- Toshihiko Sahashi
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: The Big O (1999)
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The Big O II FAQ
How many episodes does The Big O II have?
The Big O II has 13 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 5 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch The Big O II?
About 5 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is The Big O II finished?
Yes. The Big O II has finished airing — the final episode aired March 27, 2003.
Is there a season 2 of The Big O II?
No sequel is listed for The Big O II as of October 2026.
What should I watch before The Big O II?
Watch The Big O first — The Big O II is a direct sequel.
Is The Big O II based on a manga?
No. The Big O II is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated The Big O II?
The Big O II was animated by Sunrise and directed by Kazuyoshi Katayama.