It is a time in the future, and we managed to plunge ourselves into a global disaster. And by the looks of it, we are looking at a still on-going nuclear winter. It is a pretty darkened sky. Pockets of civilization live in domed cities, and our story begins in one named Romdo.
The story of Ergo Proxy begins with a strange series of murders and a wave of AutoReivs (androids programmed to serve its owner, referred to as Entourage or Companion) infected with a virus rendering them self-aware. RE-L and her Entourage, Iggy (who is not infected), are assigned to the case. However everything goes out of control when RE-L encounters a monster in her apartment, which she later comes to know as a Proxy. Determined to find out the truth, she sets out on a journey to find answers.
When RE-L becomes witness to an rampage run of a so-called Fellow Citizen named Vincent Law in a shopping mall, she pursues him. Only to find that he intends to end his life. However he is mysteriously saved and seeks RE-L, to find answers – with her. The government wants to shut her up already because of the Proxy she encountered, so she decides to leave. Much to the surprise to both, people do live outside the dome cities despite the warnings of a toxic atmosphere.
And so they set out on a journey to find answers to Vincent’s past. It is set in a very dark atmosphere, with a very unique way of storytelling. Sometimes confusing but always clear in the end. One could say “Noir” meets “1984″. I enjoyed the setting of the show very much so. As well as the way the story was told.
All in all I think this is a very unique experience to all kinds of anime fans out there. The setting and atmosphere are certainly different from most other animes out there, and if you’re into film noir, as well as mystery, then this is most likely for you. Having seen the end, it all makes sense and despite what you might think after, say, 15 episodes, it does make sense after all. It has been a very memorable ride. You should watch this one right now.
Ergo Proxy
Genre: Cyberpunk, Psychological Thriller, Suspense, Mystery
Director: Shukō Murase
Original run: 25 February 2006 – 12 August 2006
Episodes: 23
Ergo Proxy opening song in full length, made as full intro video
Monoral
Kiri
Turbulence
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