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Epicurus.com - Ergo Proxy: Box Set
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List Price: $69.98
Our Price: $62.99
Your Save: $ 6.99 ( 10% )
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Manufacturer: Funimation Prod
Directed By: Murase Shukou
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
Brand: Funimation
EAN: 0704400082108
Format: Animated
Label: Funimation Prod
Manufacturer: Funimation Prod
Number Of Items: 6
Publisher: Funimation Prod
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2008-10-07
Running Time: 600
Studio: Funimation Prod
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Never before released in complete boxset form! The domed city of Romd is an impenetrable would-be utopia where humans and robots coexist, and everything is under complete government control, or so it appears. While working on a mysterious murder case, Re-l Mayer, a female detective from the Civilian Intelligence Office, receives a foreboding message that something is going to "awaken." That night, she's attacked by a deformed super-being...what was this unidentified monster that attacked her, and who was the figure that came in between them? As Re-l attempts to unlock this spiraling mystery, a metaphysical battle cry leads her to the unknown outside world... Ending theme song, "Paranoid Android" performed by Radiohead
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Summary: An anime that redefines others of this century.
Comment: Absolutely gorgeous animation, beautiful artistic scenery, fluid action scenes, and well developed plot line. Lovers of the Cyber-punk genre should watch this. Comparable to Ghost in the shell stand alone complex and Texhnolyze but you know what is going on. Has interesting references to Greek mythology and Blade Runner. Oh and if anyone has studied Carl Jung, his ideals are mentioned.
At parts a psychological thriller, and at parts a delicious mystery. And of course action and really sexy, strong female lead.
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Summary: ???? ERGO PROXY?????
Comment: csi meets elfin lied meets the twilight zone the voice dubbing is great the animation is dark but its some pretty good animation that will grab you right away. the story can get very confusing at times with weird things happining and then getting explaned later in detail. this is the first mystery anime that i have ever watched or even heard of if you have a short attention span and like alot of action this is not for you it really makes you pay attention. this is an anime that could apeal to a person who is not a fan of anime the more you watch the more you want the mystery to be explaned. i have watched alot of anime and in my opinion this is good but not great definitly a good addition to a diverse collection
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Summary: The Distant Bleak Future
Comment: I am not an Anime guru by any means. I do have several degrees in the Fine and Visual Arts, which makes me about as knowledgeable as the next guy, art is such a subjective topic. But, as a professional of the field I must say the artistic palette and visual style of Ergo Proxy is very appealing and consistent (even though the character Re-l has a strong resemblance to Evanescence's Amy Lee). But like all good animation, it doesn't amount to anything if the story is not there. Ergo Proxy, starts weak, there are moments when you can tell tension and mystery are trying to build but as a viewer you recognize the cliche early on and instead of a building emotion you feel rather dry. The story really takes off halfway through disk two (I don't want to spoil anything). From there it becomes a rather fun, dark, if not bleak outlook on the future. Ergo Proxy is good at playing with recognizable themes, and making them its own. Overall, the adventure is worth the price of admission and recommended for any sci-fi fan.
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Summary: Every man is the sole creator of his own fate
Comment: Great show. Interesting, dark visuals. Most of the time has realistic characters, sometimes goes into superhero action mode common to much anime. Interesting characters in Vincent, Re-L, Pino, Daedalus, and the Security Chief. There are some weak episodes that are probably best to skip, namely episodes 11, 14, 15, 16, and 20. And for a slightly more upbeat ending, I would suggest watching episode 19 last.
The story is really about man's ability to destroy and also about his ability to create, and that humans must choose their own fates and not rely on thier rulers, such as Ergo, to save them from the bad things in life.
*** Semi-Spoilers ahead: The basic gist of the story is that after a terrible world holocaust, the leaders of mankind create these superhuman beings called proxies to run the few remaining human domed cities (also referred to as arks) in different parts of the world, in order to prevent man's extinction and resurrect humanity from the ashes of the world war. In the meantime, a machine virus is causing many of the humanoid machines to "develop souls" (ie: become self-aware) and leads to various interesting character developments. As for the proxies, the foremost of the superhuman beings is Ergo, and like his fellow proxies, his dual nature has tremendous power both to create and to destroy. Over the many years, they created many amazing cities and mechanical servants of the remaining humans in these cities to shape humanity for the future. But the catch is, that the ancient humans who created the proxies, were also afraid that they might become too powerful, and so built into them programs that would prevent them from teaming up, as well as self-detructive or violent tendancies that which would make them feared by mankind. Even though the original creators of the proxies are long dead, the rules progammed into them live on. Unless, Ergo can break free and choose his own fate. All in all, a very different and interesting glimpse into the future.
p.s. We send our love to Pino, she is truly a wonderful and sweet human being
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Summary: "Its over... My life is over."
Comment: Pretty much the perfect anime in my opinion. Unique story, dark setting, great soundtrack and original characters. I've owned the individual DVDs of Ergo Proxy for awhile now but i decided to upgrade to this slimmer, boxset when it was released and sell off my older versions. Whats nice about this boxset is that it even includes the bonus DVD that was only available in the initial limited edition of volume one back in 2006. Fans of cyper-punk and psychological animes should certainly apply.
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