Alternative TitlesJapanese: エルゴプラクシ
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Episodes: 23
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Feb 5, 2006 to Aug 12, 2006
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25 min. per episode Rating:
R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
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Very similar themes about facing reality and not running away from your tribulations. They each deal heavily with self-discovery and finding one's purpose in life and accepting life for what it is. Plenty of symbolism in both; the plots are not straightforward at all and actually require the viewer to pay attention to fully appreciate the series. Neither series is for those who want the plot spoon fed to them. The viewer must piece together subtle plot points to fully understand it all.
They're both extremely different from how they first appear. Eva looks like a generic mecha and Ergo looks like a generic cyberpunk but once you go underneath the surface you discover something entirely different. They both can be quite dark; the stories may not make sense at first and require much attention to detail and can be interpreted in various ways.
The pacing of the stories are also very similar.
Gendo and Proxy One are nearly identical in their goals and motives. Proxy One is basically a father figure to Vince who is used just as Shinji was used by Gendo. Shinji is a proxy for Gendo in a way. Vince has a revelation at the end similar to Shinji's "Congratulations".
Also, technobabble abound in them both; while not entirely necessary at times it can enhance the experience in a way. However many people focus on the technobable too much and therefore have a narrow-minded opinion of the series and can't look past it to fully appreciate them as a whole.
Both are in essence intellectual series, exploring the main character's existential conflicts in interesting ways and generally providing an entertaining experience.
Both have a post apocalyptic feel, And the struggle for humanity to survive given the circumstances. In Neon Genesis their are 'Angels' which force humanity to fight, Whereas in Ergo Proxy their are "Proxies' which are very mysterious much like that of the Angels.
Overall both of them are very mind bending as a series, you also see the protagonists go through psychological fights regarding their past,present and future.
A definate must see.
Both stories occur in some post-apocalyptic future where mysterious events occur due to their actions. Both also have mind-bending mysteries.
Same post-apocalyptic concept, just everything is in a much smaller scale in terms of setup, characters, and story. Both series stress on character emotions and questions of morals, focusing more on the psychological developments rather than action, yet it is all laid out in a very advanced science fiction background. You also have the god-like rulers who debate amongst each other in monotone voices without significant physical features.
The stories are paced the same, really the key difference is that the focus is not on children and many of the similar extreme questions and psychological challenges are presented in a much subdued and more subtle manner.
Closer to ending, more similarities. Existential and psychologic background , nonoptimistic vision of future and a whole mass of symbols and refferences that gives spectator many ways of interpetation.
Both are intellegent stories of post-apocalyptic worlds. They both have complex plots and share a psychological thriller appeal.
Both animes are very psychological and philosophical.
They also make many references to religion, God, and other important people and events. Both occur in a post-apocalyptic future. Both will let you think about what's going on. They also explore very good each character.
Both are futuristic psychological thrillers in which the watcher delves into the mindset of the main character and those around him. They both also tackle issues such as morality and God. Both are a good watch and take time to fully appreciate.
Like many of the other reviews have already stated here, they both take place near end of the world situations and have phycological ideas. They make the characters question their meanings in life
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The similarities here are loose, however the mood is much the same. The color palette and art style are similar, particularly the use of muted almost washed-out colors with strong dark overtones. Both are set in a near-future timeline with a post-apocalyptic twist. The difference is that where Ergo Proxy has a strong, linear plot line, Texhnolyze's plot is somewhat disjointed and very far from being direct. For those that love a story you have to watch a couple times before understanding what it's trying to get at, Texhnolyze is an obscure must.
Both are dark dystopic cyberpunk animes. Texhnolyze is alot darker and slower in pacing. Ergo Proxy is more action and perhaps more psychological?
dark atmosphere, fictional (sci-fi) world to explore, rather slow development regarding plot and characters, not your average style of storytelling
they both have their dark atmospheric look...they both have the same mysterious type of story characters gettin to find somethin abt somwonw or theirself...they also both have same type of animation...
Almost the same setting as the other and they both got almost the same feeling. But I must say that I prefer Texhnolyze over Ergo Proxy.
Both take place in a bleak, unrelenting future. Both have some interesting characters, are very well animated, and both are heavy psychological.
Texhnolyze is a little more depressing, has a very depressing tone, and... doesn't end well...
Ergo has much more approachable characters, has points of humor, and is easier to enjoy.
Texhnolyze is an anime with a very similar feel to Ergo Proxy. Both are based in an almost false utopia. Texhnolzye takes place in the underground city of Lux, which is similar in a few ways to Ergo Proxy's Romdeau.
There is a similar atmosphere and tone to the anime, sharing the same dark feel. You may not like Texhnolyze, since it is harder to follow than Ergo Proxy, but probably if you really enjoyed Ergo Proxy, give it a shot.
It is dark, psychological, and tests some boundaries.
In terms of story, both series features a cyberpunk setting with a similar feeling in a dark world. The plot is deep in both that portrays the dark backgrounds, intense scars, and other psychological factors.
The series' dystopian themes are also present that holds influence among many of its characters. Both series also takes place in the future where technology are more advanced than our own.
Both series features a complex plot that becomes more clear as the episodes progresses.
Both are incredibly dark and incredibly quiet dystopian/cyberpunk anime.
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similar themes and even look and style of the animation.
Ergo Proxy is a high budget show that develops way too slowly, but it's heavy on philosophical concepts of existence - similar to Lain's discussion of it. Ergo Proxy has some action but the background story and concept exploration take too long - it's 22 eps.
Lain and Ergo Proxy are insistent in their constant interrogations. They are both intelligent series that demand more than one viewing, Lain is considerably more risqué in that it twists narrative conventions to the point they no longer apply while Ergo Proxy channels its intellectuality via the plot itself, even if it lags a bit at the end.
Many questions about life. Many things that you can explain with words...but sometimes you can't just explain in a normal way. Life or death? Good or evil? What is the meaning about the most small things in the excistence.
If you like weird stuff...you will love Ergo Proxy.
Ergo Proxy and Lain are both what I would describe and Dark and Psychological Anime. If you enjoyed the ambiance of Lain, you are sure to enjoy Ergo Proxy
The theme and characters are related to each other somehow..especially Ergo Proxy and Lain. Plus some scenes and speechs feel the same too..
And of course they are sure for the ones who adore 'psychological' things..
Both deal with machines developing sentience, humanity's evolution, and have similar art styles. I high recommend both if you are looking for a thinking anime, as they both illustrate many philosophical and sociological concepts that are hard to define.
Both have a unique visual style but end up being excessively drawn-out and pretentious.
Philosophical doctrines are used in both,too.
Both have dark atmosphere.
Both have gloomy colors in them.
both are seinen with striking visuals and deep social metaphors. The characters in both are haunting and entirely human. I found it very easy to connect with their decisions and actions, and never felt the story was being pushed somewhere it shouldn't.
both series end with somewhat startling epiphanies. If you don't find your self at least puzzling over the series as a whole and fitting pieces together from every episode, I'd be suprised. I've rewatched SE:L many many times and I always get something new out of it
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Very similar characters. Both involve a guy who can't remember his past traveling a wasteland searching for his purpose. They each have some action and involve lots of philosophizing.
Dark and serious, both series takes place in a post-apocalyptic world. We have male protagonists who can't remember their past.
In this anime, the main character,Casshern, starts a journey to find out the truth about himself, his past.
In Ergo Proxy, Vincent Law, is also uncertain about his past. He has a double personality. Along with other characters he wants to find the truth about himself and his other side.
The world were the action takes place is similar, it is coming to and end, a world were humans don't have the control over it. The robots become aware of their own existence.
Both series play in a very apocalyptic world and have male protagonists who can't remember their past.
In a post-apocalyptic world the main character goes on a journey to regain his lost memories and learn the truth of his past self.
They both include a main character who doesn't know his identity and searches for his truth and purpose. Both have a gloomy atmosphere around alot of ruin.
Same post-apocalyptic setup. Same wandering around the wasteland feel.
Similar feel. Post-apocalyptic world/waste-land. A main character with no memories of who he is. Philosophy thrown everywhere. A girl who's interested in the MC. A small girl/female robot accompanying the MC, kinda. Some well-animated action once in a while.
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An atmosphere of darkness and mystery flushes both of these series. Until the end you won't know BR201's enigma and Vincent's raison d'être. The main character in Ergo Proxy and Darker Than Black live a double life, they have masks which hide their true faces. But not only similar characters put these titles together. The worlds described in DTB and Ergo Proxy are results of great catastrophes, connected with the main characters' destinies.
They have similar character development
world in future that has been destroyed due to human actions.
colours .. dark .. ergo proxy and darker than black are the two animes that really made me watch them almost like nonstop .. and they still often come back in my memories ..
Not terribly similiar in their facades. However, that's what's clever about the two series'. They both have subtle details and philosophical questions that the average viewer won't be able to perceive on their first viewing. Physically, they both focus on chasing after truths that lie beyond a secure womb-like environment. Not to mention some of the brilliant animation that is present in both of them.
Both set in rather dark and misterious environment, with a motive of main heroes searching for their identity and being trapped in a network of connections that not only can't be trusted, but also seem to be relatively changing with the plot. And most important of all (even though I rated Ergo Proxy slightly higher) - they are great series, evolving with time, yet very addictive from first eps.
very original stories, science fiction, well worth watching!
For the ones who likes "Ergo Proxy" series tv, DTB is a increable option of anime to see. If you like sci-fi, then you'll must like it. ^^
Both series are set in an alternate dystopian future, where a natural disaster has forced humanity to protect itself inside dome cities (Ergo Proxy) or behind the Wall (Darker than Black).
In both anime the male protagonist are the same.
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Both shows begin in a post-apocalyptic world. Both shows' characters are on a journey to a destination which they know nothing about. Both are relatively dark shows, but do not shy away from humor occasionally. Both have action in them, but only when necessary, and the action isn't overdone. Both have fantastic endings that leave you thinking.
Both have very similar atmosphere of adventures.
Similar theme, world on the edge of destruction where human and robots/wolves live together. Some characters discovers in both titles their true self too.
Great animation, post-apocalyptic world with a prophecy, dark, gritty action.
Both are post-apocalyptic anime with the main sub-plot of searching for a brighter future and a better place out of darkness. They both have philosophical and supernatural themes and have some action involved.
The world is ending , it's granted. In both shows we can see struggle and surrender. Different attitudes in face of extinction. There is also a pressure on philiosphical aspects such as "Who am I" , "Where is my place on Earth" , "Where do I go" which are important part of plot.
Both of them have beautiful, more serious art styles that lean more towards dark and subdued tones, and they are animated wonderfully. Both stories are philosophical and inspirational, and they both involve a small, unlikely group of heroes who travel through a post-apocalyptic world in search for answers in life. They both have great fight sequences and a wonderful score. However, Ergo Proxy is even darker than Wolf's Rain, and the storyline is a little slower and harder to get. If you are patient and pay attention however, you will be rewarded with a satisfying ending.
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Very similar art style, and dark atmosphere. Deep psychological and a tad distopic with action. Also have the same director.
The general atmosphere in these animes are very similar. There are minimal cute/funny elements, the general color of the series is black. However, the complex plot with sudden twists and climax makes these series beautiful works of art.
They are both by the same director. They have a slow pace, but everything comes together in the end. They each have some action but that's not the main focus. Character development plays a large role.
Both have similar dark tones in their story lines, as well as a very deep psychological aspect. As well as a similar style in art and experiences with the "supernatural". It also helps that both anime have the same director ;)
Both series have the same director, simlur animation style, similar character designs, the plots are a little alike, and they are both pretty dark. They both also share the same "atmosphere" and "feeling". Also R-el reminds me of Robin (and they both even have weird hair styles that are alike), and the "vilians" in both series are very much alike, and in both series your really not sure if the bad guys are all that "bad". Also both series will have you asking "What the HELL is going on" multiple times. Oh and both series have disapointing endings."WHR" has one of the worst endings I've ever seen, and "Ergo Proxy" seems to have more to say, but doesn't. I think "Witch Hunter Robin" is slightly marked by poor writing too. However Dai Sato makes sure that "Ergo Proxy" does not fall into the same trap "Witch Hunter Robin" did.
Both series are great anime, for those who don't need riveting action every single minute, but would instead like some smart, interesting, and suspenseful shows. They are both evenly paced (although Ergo Proxy does get a little too slow at some points) mature, and have a great mystery, and up until the end in both shows your never quite sure what's what, and what's going on.
Incredibly similar character design (and animation, since they have the same director, Shukou Murase), slow pacing, dark atmosphere, and serious mood.
Both anime are mature, supernatural, and psychological; both are dominated by black and consequently almost colorless; both have basically no comedy and light-hearted moments at all.
Both also have a very disappointing ending.
Both are dark with mysterious young women as the main role or story
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Very similar settings. No. 6 is like Ergo Proxy in cuter, brighter and more colorful, unfortunately also more childish and simplistic. Ergo Proxy is darker, cooler, weirder, more mature.
Both anime have got utopian socities. There are government-like systems to make society "perfect". People are being controlledd by the machines and they must obey the rules. Otherwise bad things happen to them.
I agree with other users- No. 6 and Ergo Proxy are both about utopian societies, and while No.6 is more hopeful and light, Ergo Proxy is great in its darker themes. Both have less explanations than other animes, but makes them all the more interesting to watch in suspense.
Both have delusion ideal world in the postapocaliptical times and main character escaped from this utopia in search truth about this world.
- both stories take place in a post-apocalyptic setting
- in both series there are cities which are isolated from the outside world
- in both there is an autocracy
... I think No.6 is more colourfull thena Ergo Proxy. Furthermore there are a lot of diffrent things in both of the animes. But I think that the Sci-Fi-Setting is very similar.
>Both anime are about "living in the fringe of the city" (I'm not english, but I hope you get the idea of what I mean), I found myself thinking about that kind of life while watching both of them.
>Main character (Vincent for Ergo Proxy and Nezumi for N°6) are similar, misterious and while watching you want to know more about them.
>Ergo Proxy is more "Goth", dark atmosphere while N°6 is more colorful and bright.
>Maybe Ergo Proxy's character are "more realistic" while in N°6 they seems fictional.
>well, both anime are amazing imho ;)
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CYBER punk world ruled by advanced technology (the population's over-reliance on tech tools borders on unhealthy). Humans playing gods in a vain attempt to superfically suppress social malaises, ala Orwell's 1984. Dystopian narratives with elements borrowed heavily from loads of thought-provoking literature and philosophy.
Protagonists' increasing sense of self-awareness causes psychological alienation from blissfully unaware masses, leading them to be caught in truly tense, nail-biting Catch-22 situations and often tosses them between following their ingrained values and (eventually) questioning the system.
Antagonists are hard to hate anti-heroes who, unlike the former, have clear albeit destructive purposes in sight. They are often resolutely unwavering in the pursuit of their Machiavellian goals and will stoop to anything to get things done, i.e., murders, but they are usually well-justified in the grand scheme of things. Rationale being: What's a few human sacrifices, amidst the ensuing anarchy, compared to fulfilling a "noble" cause... which is revolting against a firmly-placed and unquestioned system?
Great dark art styles and BGM. Catchy titles.
Ergo Proxy is easily my favorite out of the two but I have spent years trying to find a substitute worthy of its greatness and I have to say, PP meets the criteria but throws in more action and gore/violence (not a big fan but yeah).
Both are cyberpunk/post-cyberpunk anime highly influenced by Hollywood sci-fi movies like Blade Runner.
The main characters in both anime exercise the police power to keep the order in their ideal worlds:
- Ergo Proxy is set in an utopia (going wrong), while Psycho-Pass is set in a dystopia.
Ergo Proxy and Psycho-Pass share a dystopian setting combined with a heavy philosophical backdrop, with beautiful animation, dark cinematography, and a cold, dominating, yet enjoyable score backing them up.
The philosophies covered in Ergo Proxy and Psycho-Pass tackle different topics, but Proust ideals are brought up in both shows. While Ergo Proxy tries to tackle too many philosophical ideas, Psycho-Pass has only a few core ideas it explores from a variety of angles, using themes present in Phillip K. Dick's novel "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" and William Shakespeare's "Titus Andronicus" (among others) to illustrate its themes.
If you have viewed and enjoyed Ergo Proxy, then hopping into Psycho-Pass should fit like a glove.
It can be argued, but I have an opinion that Ergo Proxy is similar to Psycho-pass.
When i was watching Ergo Proxy i found this anime with very grim environment, which i liked a lot. And now I'm watching Psycho-Pass with the almost the same feeling of situation. So, according to this, perception of these 2 anime is hard and complicated. Also what is most important is that Ergo Proxy and Psycho-Pass are present in the future and stories tell us about how "afterworld" affect on our characters and what happens with people's initiative, that can be the main highlight of these anime by genre - SCI-FI. Withal, such kind of anime always supported by "FUNimation Entertainment". In addition, both anime are full of action and involving descriptions what make both of them surprisingly interesting.
I'm pretty sure that those who liked Ergo Proxy without any doubts will like Psycho-Pass not less.
I found these two series a bit similar given their settings, themes, and backgrounds.
Both series takes place in a setting beyond our present times with advanced technology. They have a sort of dystopia like feeling to them. As such, both series employs the usage of science fiction featured throughout each episode.
Both series main protagonists are cold, independent, and have skills that makes them who they are. As such, they use those skills throughout the series to deal with issues and problems going on in their worlds.
Both series features action, drama, and gives off a general serious tone. Murders and crimes are also expected in both perspective series.
Both series have dystopia as settings. They both have intense action scenes while these are not the main focus of the anime. Both of these animes have fascinating plot starting with fascinating backgrounds, and I would strongly recommend watching both series. While Psycho-Pass is straightforward for the most part, Ergo Proxy may be frustrating at times for some.
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drawing style, fighting scenes and somehow the setting match.
Noein does the job of raising the philosophical questions and Ergo Proxy answers them in its own unique style - these two anime complement one another and are both masterpieces rich with discussions of 'existence'.
Very similar story about lost love, split personalities, trust and betrayal.
It seems that when I watch both series, I couldn't help but notice the similarities of the style, plot, and feeling of both stories.
There's sci-fi themes and a dystopia like feeling dealing with the past, present, and future. Both series are also intellectual and surrounded in mystery behind the scenes.
The main characters have special abilities and gifted. There is also sparks of romance in both series but also with tragedy, emotions, drama, and some comedy (less so in Ergo Proxy). If you're looking for some otherworldly anime, then these two might be worth a shot.
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Both are serious, mysterious, mature, intriguing, and well written. Shinichiro Watanabe did the storyboard for them both.
They both give you this out of this world and Alice in Wonderland feel when you watch them.
If you liked Ergo Proxy, you'll definitely love Cowboy Bebop. Like Ergo Proxy, Cowboy Bebop combines almost every genre out there, including humor and action mixed with some drama and mystery. The characters are tough, and the only character that even gets close to being annoying is Ed, and even she can be hilarious sometimes.
The both have amazing visuals, around the same length, character driven story, both combine very serious episodes with very comedic episodes and futuristic settings.
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Well, at first view, these two are not similair, so many people will not understand this recommendation.
But there are analogies: Dark ambience, complex story, very depressing end, "creatures" with supernatural powers.
If you rely on the quality of story-telling, i would suggest you *not* to follow this recommendation. To me, the flow of Ergo Proxy's story looks much more unexperienced than that of Gilgamesh.
Both are excellent gothic-style Anime with similar thoughts/questions about human beeings
They are both inspired by mythology and have supernatural creatures and they have the same mood and color palette , and the graphic is somewhat similar.
well both this anime haw similar character ... how do we end ...cheked bow
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Both Animes center around a capable female protagonist, who have similar personalities. They both deal heavily with android/cyborg forms of life and both take place in a futuristic cyberpunk setting. Ergo Proxy takes on a more gothic, dystopian atmosphere, however if you enjoyed one of these, you are more than likely to enjoy the other.
Both occur in a distant future, both are very psychological and sometimes difficult too understand.
I noticed that machines are fundamental in both stories, and also that they are very similar since they replace many of the things that humans should do. In both animes robots may have souls. Both have also leading female characters.
Both are cyber-punk psychological shows which is surrounded in the questioning of the very fabric of existence.
A human dilemma is confronted in both Ghost in the Shell and Ergo Proxy: when machines gain sentience, what measure are they to humans?
In Ghost, human and cybernetic elements are freely mixed until the line between them blurs, leaving us with a woman like Major Kusanagi. She doesn't even know for sure which one she started out as. Ergo Proxy takes a different path by having humans stay pure as they advance their robots to the point where they start getting "infected" with emotion, or maybe souls.
For intellectuals who like cyberpunk and intense visuals.
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Similar art and pacing. Deal with similar themes.
They are both futuristic sci-fi series featuring philosophical aspects. Ergo Proxy is a bit slower-moving, with greater emphasis on charater development, whereas GitS is somewhat more episodic and more plot-focused, but both are excellent choices for a sci-fi anime fan.
Both is kind of mecha ,both has nice stories ,main character girl who's albe to use gun .
Both series contains a cyberpunk like theme in a futuristic world. As such, the presence as advanced technology and cyborgs are present.
Both series has a complex plot along with a female protagonist who is independent, strong, and skilled in what she does. She encounters conflicts throughout the series but also has help and allies. They also question their own origins as well as how humanity came to be by their times.
There is a sense of dark mystery in the both series that has a serious mood to them.
Both series has action, drama, occasionally comedy, and science fiction themes.
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Both Ergo Proxy and Death Note are anime that present battles of wit instead of pure strength and flashy moves. Anyone who feels up to it should follow up Death Note. And vice versa...
You will need more understanding in watching these animes.,
both animes are mindfuck.....
A very interesting plot is revealed by watching both anime.They both have strong main characters who fight with concepts rather than brute strength.I truly was touched by the ending and overall beauty they have.
same atmosphere.... same design Character.... and some hidden secret.
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Both contain similar existential themes and rely heavily on events that occurred prior to the series to fuel it's main plot. Each contain a corrupt character who sees his world with a skewed perspective and tries to fix it through whatever means necessary. Similar cyberpunk/dystopian setting as well.
Both are science fiction dystopias, with a similar tone. They're both psychological, and have their surreal moments, though the end of Akira is far more surreal and weird than anything in Ergo Proxy.
They both have themes of "breaking out of the world" and destroying the old, corrupt, crumbling regime to start anew.
Both cyberpunk/dystopian anime that present an eccentric take on God.
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futuristic atmosphere, plot twists.
Both are mind bending anime that keeps you thinking throughout each episode. Also both have dark themes and violence.
these share a very similar vibe and are guaranteed to confuse you at some point.
the main characters have in both lost their memory and must travel a post apocalyptic world to find answers
these are dark, psychological and pretty weird but most of all THEY ARE BOTH AWSOME !!
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Both are about a futuristic post apocalyptic world. Main characters are unaware of the past and try to peace together clues on what happened. Ergo Proxy is more action based where as Pale Cocoon is more cyberpunk.
These animes are extremely well animated, they share the same awesome dark colours and their stories are both about the world being somehow polluted.
Both of these anime have a great cyberpunk and apocalyptic feel to them. Ergo Proxy is very similar to Pale Cocoon in the aspect that the technology is very advanced. They both also give you mountains of thoughts when you finish them. Example would be: Is this how the future turns out?
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While the anime are about different subjects, they are simlar in a way that they make us think about our societies and our roles. Both have intelligent and creative narratives, though Ergo Proxy has a bit more action.
If You Like Anime That Mess Your Mind Up To The MAX Then Watch 'Ergo Proxy'.
The Level Of Mind Blowing Is Twice As Much As 'Paranoia Agent'.
If You Don't Know What Anime This Is.
It's A 'Psychological' Anime Type Series Which Mess/Blow Your Brains/Mind Up.
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Road-trip too. Made by the same "Manglobe" Producer..
What's unfortunately rare in anime is: both these anime treat the viewers with respect. They don't need to repeat the plot/point or make things blatantly obvious, they assume that we're all intelligent people with our own personal opinions that can come to our own conclusions. And that's what really made these 2 distinct series shine.
Both are made by Manglobe, but that's not why you'd enjoy one if you enjoyed the other. As far as setting goes, it's the complete opposite: feudal Japan vs post apocalyptic. Characters are also quiet different, but any good anime has character's so unique that only in a sequel would their personalities be reproduced. Though superficially the plot my look different but both are quiet similar: main character out on a journey to find out who they are [internally/as a person]. Samurai champloo takes a more comical approach to issues presented, but still has an appealing serious undertone. While ergo proxy puts all the philosophy out in the open Samurai Champloo leaves it up to the viewers to determine what it is.
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Action-packed shows that deal with the supernatural.
They are both sci-fi, with futuristic elements in different ways. Hot and strong protagonists. they fight some strange evils that we only understand halfway through the story.
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An inner demon is present in both series that the MC must control. As the episodes progresses, there is emotion and drama. Also, supernatural and cyberpunk themes are present in both series that reflect a dystopia like setting.
Of course, saving humanity is another theme in both series.
Ergo Proxy is similar and not that similar , you will see what i mean when you watch it .
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At first glance there is not much similarity in setting, plot and characters but if you look deeper both series ideologically close to each other. Both are antiutopias set in the postapocalyptic worlds where societies work under quite similar principles. In both protagonists set off on a jouney beyond the borders of their little worlds. Each new episode is a revelation for it widens the horison and adds new pieces to the puzzle. Naturally, thou different, both shows put very deep questions and go as far as they can probing into the answers.
Both series settings take place in the distant future after a cataclysmic war devastates the planet. The stories in each revolve around separated and isolated illusive, false utopias that are on the brink of collapse. Primary protagonists in both are trying to uncover secrets of their society and as a direct result will nearly dismantle them because of it. Both anime test your intellectual capabilities and leave you eager for more.
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Similar feel, melancholic, character focused. It's science fiction, action and some suspense but all that takes a back seat to the characters' dynamic - again very similar in terms of feel - a combination of scifi and slice of life.
They are both very scientific and look at how a scenery can change everything. Also they are both good physiological anime's
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Both take place in the post-apocaliptic future, contain strange monsters & lost memories
Both are works by Manglobe, and feature young male leads that are the center of a strange conspiracy in which they are blamed for crimes they did not commit. (Vincent and Ganta)
Also both feature strange little girls that are both adorable and creepy in their emotionlessness. (Pino and Shiro)
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Both shows are set in bubble cities in the near future and have some dark vibes. While Ergo Proxy doesn't have mechs, its does still have some action packed combat. More importantly the characters in both stories delve deeper in the history and dark past of the bubbles cites to reveal some big secrets.
Moody with a big mystery looming over the characters. Both shows are very well put together.
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Ergo Proxy, like Kino's Journey shows human psychology through a series of travels. A major difference is that this study of human nature is embedded within a larger plot in Ergo Proxy, while Kino's Journey's main point seems to be the study of human nature.
Also, both animes involve a bit of philosophical thinking.
A self-descovery, moral questioning, misterious trip around alternative could-be worlds.
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Ergo Proxy is always compared to The Matrix, and with good reason. You'll find quite a few similarities between it and some of the stories in The Animatrix.
Reffering to the 2nd Renessance and Detecive Story for the most part here. The two shows have certain styalistic touches in common and the bleak portrait of the future is similar enough in the two to reccommend but not so similar you'll feel like they copied eachother. =)
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Both are science fiction and has a theme of controlling humans. However, Fractale has a MUCH MORE happier mood than Ergo Proxy. In both anime, people tragically die and change.
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If you were dissapointed by Blood+ like I was comparing it to the preview and what I expected, you should really try Ergo Proxy. It has many things that Blood+ would never have, although if you would here the story for both of them, you could barely differentiate them, and I'm talking about the atmosphere here. Ergo has the truly dark sceneries, ravages and atmosphere that you'd expect in Blood+, the conspiracy level is way higher and a lot less stereotipical and the difference of levels to what basicly exists in both would continue.
Strong entities who kill each other.
Humans who have to deal with god like mysterious powerfull creatures in the same way.
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Extremely similar plot, characters and themes. Both explore themes of self-discovery and accepting a predestined role or forging your own destiny. Both follow an amnesiac exploring a unique world trying to find answers and purpose. Lost love and betrayal are major aspects of each. Character development drives each series forward.
Kaiba and Warp are practically identical to Vincent and Ergo Proxy.
same memory loss problem,although animation style is very weird(kinda childish) but believe me its pretty much has serious story. the main chharacter Warp lost its memory like vincent and on the journey to find his memories realize that he has a very important position .
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Very similar setting: dark dystopic and cyberpunk. The atmosphere has a similar feel to it.
Each anime has an environment which has been destroyed and characters who live in protective societies.
Oppressed citizens controlled by the government.
They both have outstanding visuals that blend 2D animation with CGI beautifully.
Very similar feel and themes.
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Similar story about a romance from the past and a guy trying to get revenge on those who have ruined his life. Both are very mysterious and keep you guessing.
Avant-garde in similar ways. Strange plots. Ergo Proxy created a whole new story, while Gankutsuou adapted the Count Of Monte Cristo to a futuristic world. Both Ergo and Gankutsuou are complex and will make you think a lot.
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Both plots centre around the main character suffering from amnesia and an alter-ego.
I felt the same dark atmosphere in Elfen Lied, but it's still different from Ergo Proxy. Nevertheless if you liked Ergo Proxy, I'm sure you'll love Elfen Lied.
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The art style, and the learning about the other part of themselves.. while in ergo, it's *actual* transformation, vs. persona, which is the idea behind the transformation of yr inner persona..
Kind of a subtle link and you won't get it straight away from either series.
Perceptions of reality and what exactly is real.
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Ergo Proxy and Blame! are dark and unusual sci-fi titles. Both take place in a post apocalyptic scenario set in the future. A brooding atmosphere serves as the backdrop for the interaction between humans and thinking machines, exploring the thin line between them. Borderline supernatural creatures appear in both as well as living beings employed as powering devices. It should be taken into account, however, that Ergo Proxy is mostly a narrative driven anime that occasionally dips into speculations of a more philosophical kind while Blame! has hardly any plot to speak of and is one of the strangest experiences that any medium has to offer.
both are mindf*cking visions of future world
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very original stories, science fiction, well worth watching!
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Both of them have the same quite glummy and mysterious atmosphere.
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If you liked the mood and the atmosphere of Ergo Proxy, than you'll find Black★Rock Shooter an interesting anime. I can't ensure so much vibe as in Ergo Proxy, but I think Black★Rock Shooter is really worth watching. Even if it's only for those dark flashes from the shinigami world.
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This two anime are similar in many ways. Ergo Proxy have far more complex story, but Karas have much better action. Both anime is quite dark and have some kind of protector (Creator or Proxies and Karas with Yurine).
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Both have intense story lines, complex and intertwineing episodes set in a sci-fi / fantasy atmosphere. Both very watchable. Main characters develop powers, many plot lines run parallel
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Ergo Proxy is darker than Jigoku Shoujo, but they both have suffering, killing, suspense so I think that they are quite similar in those aspects.
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First of all, PB and EP are deeply psychological animes. They're both about people, whose life was severely deranged by their own hasty decisions and then settled as a result of painful mental metamorphosis.
Main characters of both these animes try to find out their true identity: Vincent, having lost his memories, has lost his way in life either and tries to recollect them to regain his raison d'etre, whereas Mima's dreams and desires has gotten at odds with her current life situation and she suffers, because she can't figure out, whether the way she lives is right.
So both Vincent and Mima experience some kind of ''personality clash'', but in EP Vincent is sure his past was an attempt to deceive himself and is moving forward to get rid of any bonds with his fake life, while Mima is trying to convince herself, that being an actress is the thing she has always wanted and that everything changes only for the better.
Also, these animes are rather dark, especially PB. But no wonder they're dark: one is a postapocalyptic series, the other is a horror (more likely a thriller) movie. Their darkness is expressed in the anguish vibes, pictures of rotten world in EP and hapless personality deadlock in PB.
Given PB is a movie, you won't see such a characters' evolution in it as in EP, a full season series. But i don't think it's a drawback of PB, because it's not so much a story of seeking for true self, it's a story of dreams, getting more real than their owner.
Although PB lacks characters' evolution that's not to say there's no character development in it. In EP we can see characters changing, we can see them interacting and the reflection of their actions and thoughts onto reality, but you won't see, what the world is like in their view. PB is shown with the eyes of the main character, so you can feel the emotions Mima feels and understand them easily, without excessive analysis as in EP. Character development in PB is one of its strengths.
To conclude, these two titles are very different, albeit they are both animes about soul-searching, uncertainty and loss of mental guideline. So if you like psychological anime, that's definetely the thing you need.
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Both of these are giving a similar feeling while watching. While ergo proxy has a more complex story, Xam'd has better fighting. Also the the plot in Xam'd gets wierder as you watch it, while in Ergo Proxy you have that feeling from the start. If you like this type of anime, this is something you must watch.
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Both series are set in the midst of a post-apocalyptic world, barren and inhospitable which have created closed cities where life is possible and where it seeks a perfect society.
In Datanias (DT Eightron) there is much emphasis on the control of citizens, like Island (Aldous Huxley, 1962), while in Romdo have addition of robots.
Also in both series the protagonists leave their respective cities and they discover things in the way.
From different perspectives (Ergo Proxy more psychological / DT Eightron more shounen) are interesting series.
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Ergo Proxy has a rather dark look on life much like Petit Cossette. It ask many questions about the torture of the mind and the ideas of why we are here. In my mind, if you like this, then you have a love of how the mind works and Ergo Proxy seems to have that.
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They both have a very good air of mystery and supernatural thought.
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Both series deals with a female protagonist who is not your typical or normal girl.
Both anime composes of cyberpunk themes in a futuristic like setting.
Both series contain action, sci-fi, and drama as well as some violence and strange mood throughout some scenes.
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this series gave me the same sort of feeling as speed grapher.. it's hard to define.. but yea, it's very dark and deals with the underbelly of society [though ergo proxy is quite a bit more futuristic].. upheaval, good versus evil, that sort of thing.. the animation is also on par with this one.. definitely check it out.
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Ichiban Ushiro no Daimaou might take place in a fantasy setting with strong harem themes and a development of conspiracy and character purpose.
Ergo Proxy would be the plot-side of Ichiban Ushiro no Daimaou following the equivalent of a Demi-god (a proxy) in a quest strongly related to the one here involving Gods and creators. The themes and general feeling are a little different where Ergo might seem more apocalyptical/dark and IUnD might seem more revolutionary/light.
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I think the feeling in both is the same; both of the animes are surrealistic and dark. The music in both is very good and somewhat similar.
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Ready for some more mind twisting, shocking, startling, and edge of your seat thrills? ChaoS;HEAd will surely mess with your brain, it's not your usual psychological thriller, more like an "Alexander in Wonderland," throw in a few friends to join the story and you might not be able to follow the events taking place. Add some time to think while these stories progress, you might find yourself in awe at how the author managed to write such a twisted plot.
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Despite large plot and animation differences, there is something similar in the feel of these anime. If you're looking for something just like Last Exile/Ergo Proxy, this isn't what I am talking about. But if you like one, you may want to try the other. Of course the most obvious similarity is the cute little girl running around amid a world in chaos, but, more importantly both are about journeys navigating through different forces trying to manipulate the characters. Also, there a mystery (what is Exile and how is Alvis related to it/ what are the Proxies?) that is revealed as the series goes on. Neither story takes place in our world. Ergo Proxy has older main characters so it may seem a bit more mature than Last Exile, but neither dreadfully dark but by no means light.
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Blue Gender and Ergo Proxy are set in futuristic dystopias, and follow the journey of two key characters, a no-nonsense woman and a man trying to grasp his identity. We see these characters grow and change as they form a relationship with one another, and it is this development that pushes the stories forward. Both series contain a political element and address issues such as social class and morality, offering the audience much food for thought. Definitely two titles for the scifi fan.
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Both very Bizarre and Mysterious and stay that way throughout pretty much the Entire Series
Also they were both made by the Same Producers
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Animes that revolve around discovering the reasons why things are occuring to the main character, and while both feature fights its not the animes main focus.
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They both are very philosophical and dark. What is one's purpose, why am I here, etc.
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Travling and discovring new places with new ppl in the first part of TTGL similer to the secound Part of Ergo proxy..and then in the secound half of TTGL the develpment of the city was similer to how the city was in the first part of Ergo Proxy.. that's what made me relate these anime to each other..
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Both these anime revolve around a type of "utopia" in which people live in, which outside the boundaries of the city, it is inhabitable by humans. Both also have a type of robot or life form which are required to help society run.
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Other than similar twin ponytail hair styles, Re-1 Mayer seems like a future Amasawa Yuko when she gets older...in another world...of course.
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Extremely similar themes about self-discovery, growing up and deciding your own destiny.
Both contain heavy amounts of symbolism and introspection into characters' psyche.
They're both about learning to take responsibility for your actions and thinking for yourself.
Both Shinji and Vince face a dilemma about whether to obey the will of a father-figure or whether to create their own unique path in their life.
Re-l's and Asuka's character development practically parallel each other verbatim. They each learn to become more open, less arrogant and show some compassion to others.
Action and symbolism abound in them both but that's not what either of them are about. The true meaning is obscured and may not be clear if taken at face value.
Despite what little significance something might seem to have it's all interrelated.
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First off, M+H pays homage to Ergo Proxy with an Easter Egg: several copies of the Vincent Law book (as seen taking up an entire library in Ergo Proxy) is seen in the show. But besides that, both feature some unique female leads that go on a journey.
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Equally confusing and overdone ending. Just before the ending you really start to admire the movie/series but once the ending comes, it turned out you didn't knew anything and still don't know anything.
And also the vision of the end of world.
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Ergo Proxy and Soultaker both take place in dark scifi worlds, and both have a very strong sense of mystery in them. Though their visual styles are very different from each other, both have black as the main color most of the time, which adds to the already bleak atmosphere. The main protagonists in both discover that they can turn into powerful monsters, and encounter other people with similar powers. Both characters also suffer from trauma and amnesia, and each go through some introspection.
While there are similarities between these two series, Ergo Proxy is far more psychological and focuses more on the mentality of the characters, while Soultaker has much more action and is more fast-paced.
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Ergo and Chrome are both post-apocalyptic environments in which civilization sustains within domes, away from the toxic exterior environments. Each story focuses on monsters, or in the case of Ergo, Proxies. Aside from that, mood and plot highly differ between the dark (goth), mysterious, and mechanized-society of Ergo with the light, comedic atmosphere of Chrome.
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Both series feature handy and highly advanced robots/androids that humans become dependent on. Ergo Proxy has robots that have companionship with their owner, but Eve no Jikan has androids that are left as tools and often being discriminated.
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Both titles share the "dark motive"
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Same idea of destroying old world for the sake of building new one. Ergo Proxy has a much darker mood though.
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READ---> Both take place in the post-apocalyptic time strain, both are about a grandiose journey in which many truths are uncovered. Both are about a civilization living in a life support dome, under severly strict governmental rule, and both have strong routes in human will and the need for freedom and the truth. There are many more small similarities that you will pick up as you whatch these as well. If you've seen one, you'll love the other. Trust me.
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Although it is not as a mindfuck as Ergo Proxy the dark elements in PH remind me of the show. Psychological breakdowns are in both shows.
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Ergo Proxy has the same roaming feel that Third does. Although Ergo Proxy is a lot darker, by the end of the anime you feel the same, you don't want it to end, but want to continue on with the journey that the characters are continuing. There is more in depth exploration of the psyche in Ergo Proxy, but overall they have the same feel.
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