Ergo Proxy: Box Set
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ERGO PROXY - BOX SET (DVD)
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When it premiered in 2006, the broadcast series Ergo Proxy attracted a lot of attention because Radiohead let the filmmakers use "Paranoid Android" as the closing theme. Tough-talking intelligence agent Re-l lives in the domed city of Romdo, a pseudo-utopia where humans and androids co-exist under an all-pervasive regime administered by her grandfather. When monsters called Proxies begin attacking people and robots ("autoreives") develop a sense of self due to the "Cogito" virus, Re-l launches her own investigatition. Along the way, she meets immigrant Vincent Law, who travels with the cognizant cyborg Pino. Violating the laws of the city, she follows Vincent and Pino outside the dome and discovers that the rulers of Romdo have lied: human colonies still exist in the scarred landscape. Re-l also learns that Proxies are god-like beings of unknown origin and enormous power, and that Vincent is the exceptionally powerful Ergo Proxy. The series borrows heavily from Appleseed, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C., but the perpetually fussy Re-l lacks Major Kusanagi's fascination. The filmmakers snarl the already convoluted plot in a tangle of flashbacks and alternate visions that recall the confusing structure of Gasaraki. The narration jumps the track entirely in Episodes #14, 15, and 19, three pointless fantasies that waste time which should have been used to clarify the story. Ergo Proxy will appeal to viewers who favor violent action over coherent storytelling and credible characters. The extras include three behind-the-scenes featurettes, plus Japanese trailers and commercials. (Rated 16 and older: violence, violence against women, grotesque imagery, profanity) --Charles Solomon
(1. Awakening (Pulse of Awakening), 2. Confession (Confession of a Fellow Citizen), 3. Mazecity (Leap into the Void), 4. Futu-risk (Signs of Future, Hades of Future, 5. Tasogare (Recall), 6. Domecoming (Return Home), 7. Re-L124C41+, 8. Shining Sign (Light Beam), 9. Angel's Share (Shards of Brilliance), 10. Cytotropism (Existence), 11. Anamensis (In the White Darkness), 12. Hideout (When You're Smiling), 13. Wrong Way Home (Conceptual Blind Spot), 14. Ophelia (Someone Like You), 15. Who Wants To Be in Jeaopardy (Nightmare Quiz Show), 16. Busy Doing Nothing (Dead Calm), 17. Terra Incognita (Never Ending Battle), 18. Life After God (Sign of the End), 19. Eternal Smile (The Girl with a Smile), 20. Goodbye Vincent (Sacred Eye of the Void), 21. Shampoo Planet (Place at the End of Time), 22. Bilbul (Bind), 23. Deus Ex Machina (Proxy)
ERGO PROXY - BOX SET (DVD)
Amazon.com:
When it premiered in 2006, the broadcast series Ergo Proxy attracted a lot of attention because Radiohead let the filmmakers use "Paranoid Android" as the closing theme. Tough-talking intelligence agent Re-l lives in the domed city of Romdo, a pseudo-utopia where humans and androids co-exist under an all-pervasive regime administered by her grandfather. When monsters called Proxies begin attacking people and robots ("autoreives") develop a sense of self due to the "Cogito" virus, Re-l launches her own investigatition. Along the way, she meets immigrant Vincent Law, who travels with the cognizant cyborg Pino. Violating the laws of the city, she follows Vincent and Pino outside the dome and discovers that the rulers of Romdo have lied: human colonies still exist in the scarred landscape. Re-l also learns that Proxies are god-like beings of unknown origin and enormous power, and that Vincent is the exceptionally powerful Ergo Proxy. The series borrows heavily from Appleseed, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C., but the perpetually fussy Re-l lacks Major Kusanagi's fascination. The filmmakers snarl the already convoluted plot in a tangle of flashbacks and alternate visions that recall the confusing structure of Gasaraki. The narration jumps the track entirely in Episodes #14, 15, and 19, three pointless fantasies that waste time which should have been used to clarify the story. Ergo Proxy will appeal to viewers who favor violent action over coherent storytelling and credible characters. The extras include three behind-the-scenes featurettes, plus Japanese trailers and commercials. (Rated 16 and older: violence, violence against women, grotesque imagery, profanity) --Charles Solomon
(1. Awakening (Pulse of Awakening), 2. Confession (Confession of a Fellow Citizen), 3. Mazecity (Leap into the Void), 4. Futu-risk (Signs of Future, Hades of Future, 5. Tasogare (Recall), 6. Domecoming (Return Home), 7. Re-L124C41+, 8. Shining Sign (Light Beam), 9. Angel's Share (Shards of Brilliance), 10. Cytotropism (Existence), 11. Anamensis (In the White Darkness), 12. Hideout (When You're Smiling), 13. Wrong Way Home (Conceptual Blind Spot), 14. Ophelia (Someone Like You), 15. Who Wants To Be in Jeaopardy (Nightmare Quiz Show), 16. Busy Doing Nothing (Dead Calm), 17. Terra Incognita (Never Ending Battle), 18. Life After God (Sign of the End), 19. Eternal Smile (The Girl with a Smile), 20. Goodbye Vincent (Sacred Eye of the Void), 21. Shampoo Planet (Place at the End of Time), 22. Bilbul (Bind), 23. Deus Ex Machina (Proxy)
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Customer Reviews
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- Unexpected
I admit that when i first started to watch this show i thought it was going to be a dumb show with some kind of cheesy plot, but as i keep watching i was captivated by the way the story began to play out and even though i could predict where the story was headed most of the time it was still great to see it play out. Some of the episodes leading to the ending where a little confusing and unexpected but overall where a good part of the story where you get to see how the individual characters think ... Read More
Rating: - Wow
The first time I heard about this series was on an online radio station when Radiohead's "Paranoid Android" came on titled with "Ergo Proxy OST" as the album.I learned more about the series and had to have it.It is very well written, well animated and thrilling to the end.A good buy for any anime lovers.
Rating: - ergo proxy box set
ergo proxy was a great animated series.One of the best I've seen.Dark, moody, very futuristic and post-apocalyptic.Similar feeling to Neon Genesis Evangelion or an animated version of the movie "Blade Runner."I would definately recommend it.
Rating: - Odd ball
This series is odd, symbolic and highly artistic.I'm drawn to Ergo Proxy because it is out of the norm for anime.It's in it's own genre.I recommend for people that are high on openness and like dark art.An interesting plot, anarchist undertones and hypnotic dialog will keep the creative mind engulfed.If you fall asleep during this series you're bound to have some interesting dreams.
Rating: - Extremely Compelling
If I would have had all the DVDs I would have watched it in one sitting. I found both the narrative and the characters to be fascinating. It presents a very complex and conflicted view of humanity, fate (reason for existence), and spirituality.It intentionally leaves some aspects of the world ambiguous because that's the point. It's meant to make you think, not only about what the writers presented, but about your own existence and your beliefs.
I enjoyed the episodes that seemed out ... Read More
- UnexpectedI admit that when i first started to watch this show i thought it was going to be a dumb show with some kind of cheesy plot, but as i keep watching i was captivated by the way the story began to play out and even though i could predict where the story was headed most of the time it was still great to see it play out. Some of the episodes leading to the ending where a little confusing and unexpected but overall where a good part of the story where you get to see how the individual characters think ... Read More
- WowThe first time I heard about this series was on an online radio station when Radiohead's "Paranoid Android" came on titled with "Ergo Proxy OST" as the album.I learned more about the series and had to have it.It is very well written, well animated and thrilling to the end.A good buy for any anime lovers.
- ergo proxy box setergo proxy was a great animated series.One of the best I've seen.Dark, moody, very futuristic and post-apocalyptic.Similar feeling to Neon Genesis Evangelion or an animated version of the movie "Blade Runner."I would definately recommend it.
- Odd ballThis series is odd, symbolic and highly artistic.I'm drawn to Ergo Proxy because it is out of the norm for anime.It's in it's own genre.I recommend for people that are high on openness and like dark art.An interesting plot, anarchist undertones and hypnotic dialog will keep the creative mind engulfed.If you fall asleep during this series you're bound to have some interesting dreams.
- Extremely CompellingIf I would have had all the DVDs I would have watched it in one sitting. I found both the narrative and the characters to be fascinating. It presents a very complex and conflicted view of humanity, fate (reason for existence), and spirituality.It intentionally leaves some aspects of the world ambiguous because that's the point. It's meant to make you think, not only about what the writers presented, but about your own existence and your beliefs.
I enjoyed the episodes that seemed out ... Read More
