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Ergo Proxy: Box Set 
Director : Murase Shukou
Studio : Funimation Prod
by Funimation Prod
Brand : Funimation
Release Date : 2008-10-07
Publisher : Funimation Prod
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 6
EAN : 0704400082108
UPC : 704400082108
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 9 reviews)
List Price : $69.98
Our Price : $40.43
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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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Best Buy Sells It For A Lower Price. |
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First, I just wanted to let potential buyers of this Ergo Proxy Collection know that Best Buy sells it for $49.99. That being said, I must say that Ergo Proxy is one of the greatest series I have ever watched. Children, people with short attention spans, and/or immature viewers will not enjoy this series much at all. There is some fighting, both with guns and between Proxies, but it does not dominate the show. This series' intent is to get you thinking, and isn't something you can watch on a rainy day just to get some kicks. I won't go into too much detail, as many of the other reviews have already covered anything I would have to say regarding the series. But if you want proof that anime/cartoons aren't just for children, or are a fan of other series such as Witch Hunter Robin (same director as Ergo Proxy), Texhnolyze, or Serial Experiments Lain, you may very well enjoy this tremendously, as I have. |
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Fantastic Looking and Darkly Endearing |
I cannot say enough about the style of the animation itself, as it is the most attractive looking series I have ever watched, seamlessly blending computer generated effects with more traditional techniques.
The story is moderately complicated and many of details of what is going on are saved for the final few episodes. The series is carried through these long periods by revealing to the viewer just enough information over the course of the series that, with each episode, it does feel as though the answers to the mysteries of the seemingly unassuming protagonist are coming into focus. I would not say that the plot is confusing, as it is largely straight forward account of Vincent Law's journey across a post-apocalyptic Earth. The clues to resolving the mysteries of: (i) who Vincent really is (ii) how the world came to be in its current state and (iii) the changes that are coming and Vincent's role in those changes, these simply are revealed at a slow and deliberate pace.
What propels the series through, however, is a combination of the clever writing and the characters of the three leads, Vincent Law, Re-L Mayer and the android child Pino. Of the three, debates continue as to which is the best of the three. For me personally, it's the surprising choice of the happy android Pino. Re-L is a close second though if only because she cuts such a strong and dark figure on the screen, in a way typically reserved for male characters.
As for the writing, there were several moments where the plot devices caused me to want to roll my eyes (like an episode that entirely comprised exposition, told in the form of a strange game show which the characters find themselves involved with, or an episode that consists entirely of them waiting for the wind to propel their small ship). In the end, though (and perhaps in part because I was so ready to dismiss these devices) I could not help but admire the way the writers twisted what seemed potentially tedious into something delightful. The writers also are very good at connecting seemingly random moments into the grander story in a meaningful and affecting way.
If you dislike movies like Memento (which require you to rethink events previously viewed in light of subsequently revealed information) or if you cannot engage with character driven stories, this is not the series for you. It is not action heavy, and what action there is generally is not crucial to the overall story. |
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An anime that redefines others of this century. |
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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???? ERGO PROXY????? |
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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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The Distant Bleak Future |
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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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