Ergo Proxy

Within the domed city of Romdo lies one of the last human civilizations on Earth. Thousands of years ago, a global ecological catastrophe doomed the planet; now, life outside these domes is virtually impossible. To expedite mankind's recovery, "AutoReivs," humanoid-like robots, have been created to assist people in their day-to-day lives. However, AutoReivs have begun contracting an enigmatic disease called the "Cogito Virus," which grants them self-awareness. Re-l Mayer, the granddaughter of Romdo's ruler, is assigned to investigate this phenomenon alongside her AutoReiv partner, Iggy. But what begins as a routine investigation quickly spirals into a conspiracy as Re-l is confronted by humanity's darkest sins.

Elsewhere in Romdo, an AutoReiv specialist by the name of Vincent Law must also face his demons when surreal events begin occurring around him. Re-l, Iggy, Vincent, and the child AutoReiv named Pino will form an unlikely faction as they struggle to uncover Romdo's mysteries and discover the true purpose of the mythical beings called "Proxies."

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Mayer, Re-l Main

Saitou, Rie Japanese

Pino Main

Uechi, Aki Japanese

Law, Vincent Main

Yusa, Kouji Japanese

Ergo Proxy Main

Yusa, Kouji Japanese

Iggy Supporting

Mizuuchi, Kiyomitsu Japanese

Creed, Raul Supporting

Hanada, Hikaru Japanese

Yumeno, Daedalus Supporting

Kobayashi, Sanae Japanese

One, Proxy Supporting

Ootsuka, Houchuu Japanese

Proxy, Monad Supporting

Kojima, Sachiko Japanese

Proxy, Kazkis Supporting

Inoue, Kazuhiko Japanese

Matsuda, Akio Producer

Kouchiyama, Takashi Producer

Murase, Shukou Director, Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation, Animation Director

Yamamoto, Sayo Episode Director, Storyboard, Assistant Director

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Aug 2, 2024

Gintokiee

Recommended

good show nice ed op engaging story telling with great set of episodes in between
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though after ep 20 its abrupt change makes me feel it was a bit rushed but they do such a good job in story explanation that you understand what is happening in the end that it creates a good plot
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story explanation is the main problem with this genre which is great here it does a better job of story telling than darker than black in the end parts specially i don't want to spoil but it has some great episode in between some explain you the story some are just good ... villains with interesting set of abilities which create great ep which always has some hidden meaning to the plot
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Great character development specially with Real ep16 is such a good ep which reminds me of cowboy bebop...
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all n all it would have been better if this had more episodes other than that good anime ..until next time..bye...

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Nov 1, 2024

comaterqu

Mixed Feelings

Ergo Proxy is a rare anime that masterfully blends cyberpunk aesthetics, philosophical depth, and haunting beauty in a post-apocalyptic world where humans and AutoReivs—robots without will—coexist under the controlled dome of Romdo.

I was genuinely blown away. Maybe it’s because I’m a sucker for strange, complex anime that requires a couple of viewings to really sink in, but Ergo Proxy just felt right. The show’s pacing is definitely unconventional, and sometimes it feels like it's intentionally holding back, making the viewer work for every revelation. But if you’re someone who loves the “mind-fuck” genre, then this is definitely for you. It’s the type of show that ... inspires you to think and piece together its message, a trait that defined many of the greats from the early 2000s.

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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Jan 20, 2024

MxS7HGS

Not Recommended

Ergo Proxy has a lot of issues. It's hard to know where to start. One of the main problems is that it's too similar to Ghost in the Shell: Innocence. Both stories are weak and are mainly there to distract from the flaws with dazzling visuals. It starts off well but quickly becomes tedious and slow. It tries too hard to be intelligent and ends up being annoying.

The first episode is excellent, and it looks amazing. It hooks you in, but unfortunately, the rest of the story is slow and doesn't have much momentum. There are too many episodes where one character just talks to ... themselves about their identity, and this drags on for too long. The plot is revealed in unrelated episodes, which is confusing. The ending raises more questions than answers.

The characters are not developed well enough. The relationships are explored, such as Vincent's struggles and his dynamic with Re-l, but they feel rushed. Pino provides comic relief, but her dialogue can be annoying.

The animation is the best part. It looks great, especially the cyberpunk and gothic elements. However, the characters' designs are inconsistent, which can be distracting, and the secondary male characters look too similar.

The soundtrack is unusual and fits the show's aesthetic, but it's repetitive, and the same few songs are played throughout.

Overall, Ergo Proxy is a disappointment. The first episode is good, but the rest is not worth watching. The animation and soundtrack are commendable, but the story and characters are weak.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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