Ergo Proxy Review

Suspenseful Sci-fi Action.

 Ergo Proxy is not a typical cyberpunk anime. It presents a unique, interesting premise and is one of the most original shows I've watched. Focusing on elements of mystery and philosophy to convey its themes, which nails them perfectly, Ergo Proxy is one engaging ride. Having thoroughly watched the show, how does it compare to other cyberpunk animes?

STORY- The story follows inspector Re-l Mayer as she investigates brutal murders caused by AutoReivs (robots) under the influence of the Cogito virus, which basically lets them have free will, and poses a threat against the domed city of Romdo. She later discovers creatures known as Proxies are  also involved. And an immigrant worker, Vincent Law, is connected to one of the proxies. Without spoiling much of the story, Ergo Proxy presents a rather cool-looking world full of secrets and mystery, along with some plot-twits along the way.

Ergo Proxy presents a neat story.

CHARACTERS- One of  Ergo Proxy's main highlights are its interesting batch of characters. Re-l is a confident and cold  inspector, but she gets major character development while accompanying Vincent. Vincent can be seen as the main hero of the story. He journeys to Mosk, his birthplace, to figure out what is his relation with the proxy, he'll meets many hardships and obstacles along the way, but as the episodes go by, you'll be rooting for him to overcome them. Pino, whom accompanies Vincent on his journey, is an AutoReiv that has been infected by the Cogito virus. She's seen as lighthearted and kind and a lovable character overall. Also, the supporting characters in Ergo Proxy are interesting as well. Characters such as Raul, Deadulous, Iggy, and more get developments as well since they play vital roles in the story. Ergo Proxy nails it in the characters department thanks to its varying and great cast. 

Pino!

PRESENTATION- Ergo Proxy is one of the bets looking cyberpunk animes around. The facial features of the characters are drawn well and are believable. The attention to detail in the environments, characters designs, etc. are staggering and neat. The voice work is another great feature of Ergo Proxy. The performances, Liam O'Brien as Vincent included, are outstanding and top notch. The music such as the opening and ending credits, unlike the over-the-top J-Pop madness nowadays , are very good and I've liked listening to them. In terms of presentation, Ergo proxy did a outstanding job.

Style and substance.

 Despite some questionable and confusing episodes (Ep. 20 being the most confusing with a weird twist), Ergo Proxy is a must-watch for cyberpunk fans who want a deep and thought-out story with great characters and neat elements of philosophy. Its in a league of its own compared to other animes out there, and one of the best animes I've watched.

- Ergo Proxy contains violence, heavy use of blood, and profanity. Its targeted for a mature audience.-

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