Ergo Proxy: How Even A Great Story Can Be Buried

Ergo Proxy first aired all the way in 2006, but I have yet to see the following it deserved. As a basic anime KZbinr, it is my duty to review this under rated anime.
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[@salamandra2749]

For me ergo proxy starts when Vincent opens his eyes, one of the best scenes ever

[@fahimfaisal7571]

I was waiting for this to get mentioned... That gave me goosebumps....

[@salamandra2749]

@@fahimfaisal7571 exactly that!! Me too

[@salamandra2749]

@@deadbones733 you are up for a treat!! The series is amazing

[@Kekadis]

You mean when he's falling or getting ready to kill monad?

[@JamesFTW1]

and here i am waiting brock to open his damn eyes after 250 seasons of pokemon

[@FlyLikeSlion]

I love calmer and atmospheric animes with weird philosophical and psychological elements. Ergo proxy fits into that imo. btw nice wrapup

[@Atlantis101]

FlyLikeSlion what else do u recommend ?

[@martinsedlon]

@@Atlantis101 I think u would like Texhnolyze if u like Ergo Proxy :) Texhnolyze is a masterpiece

[@Atlantis101]

martinsedlon nice , gona watch it

[@Logan-kn3gt]

Serial experiments lain

[@gospodin338]

I know this is a late response but have you checked out serial experiments lain?

[@llKhoesll]

There are 2 kinds of people: 1. People who love Ergo Proxy 2. People who haven't seen it

[@GrowingDownUnder]

I saw ergo proxy, worst decision I ever made was watching the whole thing. Should of dropped it when it was boring but nope I wasted a lot of time on a rather disappointing anime. Nothing good even happened the whole anime but it tricks you into thinking it's going to be good. I use it to troll people when they ask for good anime haha

[@Lostjayyhawk]

@@GrowingDownUnder You're trying too hard dude.

[@KnoKellovin]

Seen it, it was a waste of time. Different ppl different taste. What i liked in it was the music, the athmosphere of the world. But the character writings, the way they cut the scenes was horrible. The end plot empty. There was no logic in the written world, the writer just dreamed about the plot and wrote it down, no consistency, logic. Really false into the junk movies, where you ignore facts, and just do it to make it shovy. The really bad point was overall, that it kinda promises you, that it will bloom out in the end and buuum zero creativity hits in.

[@Direhorn]

I guess it's aquired taste...just like wine. Only the people who understand Ergo Proxy can appreciate it. I loved it, actually. It is very unique.

[@valenesco45]

@@KnoKellovin There IS logic in every episode, especially the ending. You just don't understand it and claim it's boring and nonsensical. That's why good animes are literally dying, because they're not products for the masses. It's because of superficial and mediocre people like you that let these animes die, and help mediocre animes full of useless fan service grow in popularity.

[@RahulSingh-zo7sm]

Re-l: "Are you left handed?" Pino: "Left my hand where?" That shit was hilarious to me

[@ToastUrbath]

absolutely love Pino. She's a vibe

[@MattMajcan]

I find it strange how much you think the beginning of this show sucks.. i was hooked after the first episode

[@ThePaciorr]

Yeah, first episode to maybe third episode were a banger. Then it got a bit weird and boring and I dropped it. Came back one year later and I don't regret one bit. Might be the best anime or series in general I've ever watched.

[@free699]

@@ThePaciorr it sucks

[@HPalternetive]

I agree I actually get distracted when I watch most animes on Netflix, doinf something else completely but in this I was paying full attention.

[@cheesepuffs9879]

Its boring

[@grizzlybear6377]

I got hooked as soon a Monad escaped and 'visited' Re-l

[@joecooper8527]

Ergo Proxy is like the underground norwegian metal of anime.

[@joecooper8527]

@LionHeart316 I got you

[@erfan3170]

More like an underground atmospheric industrial post metal band with cyberpunk lyrical theme

[@Beghty27]

I grlet some light Tool vibes from this show. Maybe even medium Tool vibes.

[@wisemankugelmemicus1701]

@@erfan3170 That sounds dope.

[@dormin2749]

Add Monster,Texhnolyze, Lain

[@chrissonti2293]

I literally thought I hallucinated this anime when I was younger LOL

[@hunterback21]

@Antonio Miraval lmao same

[@johnnonamegibbon3580]

Exactly. It feels like a dream and that's my favorite type of anime.

[@comu157]

I have the same feeling with Lain

[@deleteexistence6175]

I felt like that one episode was the staff telling me they were hallucinating half of it too.

[@StarsWithScars]

Shizophrenic maybe get tested!

[@fifthofascalante7311]

The soundtrack in this show is excellent. I binged a few of your videos and it is clear that you have no taste. Or dignity for that matter. Subbed.

[@ScamboliReviews]

LMAOOOO, you got my in the first half, not gonna lie. Welcome aboard.

[@death_parade]

@@ScamboliReviews You really have no taste. I mean who the fcuk watches HANIME.tv ? Real men watch snuff on nhentai.

[@devilmethewitch2024]

Like, can we mention that the ending of this anime is a RADIOHEAD song? (It's paranoid android.)

[@lucastark1784]

The opening theme is godlike.

[@MsTatakai]

i love the OST of this anime ... reaaaaaaaaly awesome... and anime is really good but opinions are like ass Each person has its own...

[@nikgokuhil]

Ergo Proxy is from the time when creators still gave slow burn anime a chance. It wasnt made with intention to just hook people in, it was made because it had a story that needed to be told. It might not be for everyone, but even if its not to your taste, you would have hard time arguing against its quality. Emma, Wolf's Rain, Witch Hunter Robin...not many have watched these, but anime community should be really thankful that they exist

[@eatplastic9133]

I love the slow pace it makes me feel very calm, there is something meditational about it. I think I'm used to it because of Studio Ghibli

[@a.a.6789]

I don't remember much from Witch Hunter Robin other than hating it and finding it terrible. Loved Ergo Proxy though.

[@allarian8726]

Ergo Proxy is just one of those anime which I love and don't know why. The entire series just feels like a fever dream and I dont understand wtf is going on, yet still am enjoying it. Totally agree about the dub being surprisingly good in this show.

[@blishblishly5755]

This series taught me to appreciate the beauty of darkness/sadness.

[@ScamboliReviews]

Yup, and there ain't a damned anime like it (that I know of)

[@lazkraft7917]

@@ScamboliReviews Lain is good

[@Navhkrin]

@@ScamboliReviews I actually heard that there are 5-6 animes that are similar. One of them was Monster that i just started watching, it is just as dark but story is not that convoluted. But pacing is better imo. Ergo Proxy was a true gem though. I heard Texhnolyze was very similar to Ergo Proxy, havent watched it yet.

[@Ryanarta]

@@Navhkrin Darker than black is around that area too imo

[@Ohem1]

@@Navhkrin Texhnolyze is a bit hard to digest, it's very slow in most places and if you don't already know or are aware of several philosophical concepts it's most likely hard to read out of the series. Ergo Proxy got a few slow episodes as well I think could've been directed with more pragmatism. For some movies and series, I had to turn to Wisecrack to understand some things that are either talking about IN the medium, or conveyed subtly and takes for granted the viewer knows. I mean, if you spout E=mc^2 without the observer understanding it's significance then the intention is moot. Let's take Ghost in the Shell, for example, the scene with Puppet Master and Motoko - they're talking about Sublation and explains the concept - it's more than most movies and series do. The movie "The Fountain" is another great example.

[@TB-pf5nt]

Oh god, is Ergo Proxy going to become popular now? This has been my favorite show since it was airing on TV in the US over 10 years ago. There really is a higher power out there that loves us.

[@shaundouglas2367]

Amen brother

[@ScamboliReviews]

I think pewdiepie shouted it out before. If he mentioned it and it still never blew up, it never will :(

[@kisukeflame8763]

Same I always go back to it and wonder "WTF did I watch"

[@valenesco45]

Cogito. Ergo. Sum There will never be a sequel, sadly

[@US395Official]

lmao I found out about Ergo Proxy because of the intro because I'd listen to the Lain intro everyday for, like, a month

[@WesleyAPEX]

It’s awesome. Ergo Proxy is one of my favorite. I had no trouble watching the whole show.

[@cosmiccryptid263]

And it's better if you have watched it in English dubbed it feels like a Hollywood/MTV animated show it gives you that aeon flux vibes!

[@Grandbiku]

It's a good show. Probably in the same "slow-burning & obscured gem" category as Serial Experiments Lain or Paranoia Agent.

[@Ice.muffin]

@@cosmiccryptid263 Yeah no.

[@partycrashers22]

@@Ice.muffin lol what you talking about. The dub is perfect. The deeper voices in the dub fits the whole tone. I don't want to hear scratchy high pitch japanese voices in a world where pretty much everyday is doomsday

[@Ice.muffin]

@@partycrashers22 And that is YOU. Will you allow others to prefer another version of reality amd thus disagree completely with you, yes, no? Too bad, cause it happens anyway.

[@joshmartinez4155]

The Lofi transitions in this one rlly hit different at 3am ngl

[@ScamboliReviews]

Aye yes, the Golden age of my channel

[@cheezuscrust6868]

Read this comment, realized its 2:56 am. Bruh

[@kgaventura13]

Currently 1am, I just finished the anime, and went straight to this review, and you 100% right this hit different. Now if you'll excuse me I'm going to spiral thinking about what in the hell I just watched.

[@dantromans7415]

What is the song fo u know?

[@richiknair9036]

"You just don't mention the fact that she's strong and female" Literally what I've been saying to everyone ik. It's so annoying when shows try to shove that down my mouth

[@FriedRice3519]

"she don't need no man"= absolutely annoying, arrogant, and dislikable female character trying to shove down ur throat the fact she's sTr Ong. That's a badly written female character tbh

[@AA-xp4gb]

@@FriedRice3519 YOOOO I agree with you. So many show reperesent woman like this. I dislike this type of character.

[@_vaishnavii]

ikr like we get it that it's a female character and she's strong? you dont need to shove it down our throats

[@winzyl9546]

If being a Bish is a strong female, then I'd rather have weak female characters.

[@ashkhri]

Those are definitely badly/lazily written female characters

[@lucastark1784]

I was hooked almost immediately. I really loved how the pacing resembles a book, the show took it's time in progressing things. Nothing really felt rushed and you get enough time to appreciate every little detail.

[@balllodallloee9132]

Ergo proxy is a must watch in my opinion, I watched it like 3 yrs ago when I was getting into anime and I really liked it.

[@TinyTalesBookClub]

yeah, mind blowing stuff, found it on a list of dystopian future animes a few years back, amazing

[@gabrielgonzales5907]

I love it all the way until the ending. The ending was disappointing.

[@TinyTalesBookClub]

@@gabrielgonzales5907 I thought it was pretty mind blowing. (SPOILERS) with the return of the humans from space and him waiting for them to come back to murder them... I mean, how else would they have ended it?

[@gabrielgonzales5907]

@@TinyTalesBookClub ...(Spoiler Warning)....Toward the end, Vincent was separated from Pino and Re-L before they reached Romdo. Don't you think something like that warranted an episode? It was pretty stupid the way that Re-L just talked about it once they reached the city. The audience would want to see that happen (and why it happened). Also, the ending got a little too abstract with those two Ergo Proxies fighting each other after their existential debate. Just my personal opinion, the ending was anticlimactic after such a powerful setup. I just don't feel there was a satisfying payoff to the mysteries that were set up.

[@TinyTalesBookClub]

@@gabrielgonzales5907 I mean... it leaves it in the air because the space humans are coming back and he is going to be busy killing them.

[@CaptainAdmiralMango]

Didn't think Ergo Proxy was under the radar, I've heard about it for a very long time. It's been a few years since I watched it, and IMO it's one of the best of its kind. The story and the ending really hit me hard.

[@junepassingthrouthegate8810]

Yeah, me too. I've known and know a lot of people who have seen it and like it.

[@junepassingthrouthegate8810]

Seen*

[@tharja1941]

must be talking about a younger generation I've watched it when it aired and it was talked alot about then

[@yphoenix5957]

We will probably never get another show like Ergo Proxy and that makes me sad. :(

[@valenesco45]

Same...its very sad.

[@omnirhythm]

I hope there will come a time again when studios can get away with such productions. Right now even the experimental stuff needs to be grounded enough in statistics of success for them to be greenlit all the way through. I think there will be a point of saturation both with movies, games and all when freedom of expression will finally be 'the big thing'. When, though? Beats me.

[@jinatfatema5730]

Watch the promised neverland and then you will see

[@yphoenix5957]

Good anime ^^

[@airyballoon]

Claymore has similar vibes

[@primordialsoup2]

a bit disappointed that the opening theme and radiohead's paranoid android was removed from the series on hulu

[@Kay-co8pf]

what!! Thats illegal.

[@zeroin6718]

Pi Emute what!!!

[@zeroin6718]

Pi Emute I’m checking right now G

[@zeroin6718]

Pi Emute thank god, the opening is still on hulu dude.

[@bowennace4343]

cringe, he watches anime legally lmao

[@anime0dude]

i dont know why youtube chose this video about an old ass anime that i have not watched in years to show me your channel but god damn it it worked and now im hooked time to binge all your content and ring the bell....

[@BleedingLiar17]

You should definitely check out ShadowACS & RogerSmith2004 as well. These 2 links of their vidoes helped me understand Ergo Proxy more. Having a basic grasp of philosophy helped me as well after i rewatched it with a different outlook. youtu.b/Ob27bKpOaNk This link is part of 4 part series explaining why EP is amazing. youtu.b/Ob27bKpOaNk

[@lagseeing8341]

Pino is so precious.

[@ScamboliReviews]

The cutest loli bot I've ever seen

[@joaopedro28645]

yessssss, she's so adorable and cute but not annoying as fuck like most lolis

[@allarian8726]

Legit the most adorable loli in any anime I can currently think of.

[@lucastark1784]

I always smiled whenever there was an establishing shot of the main characters travelling through a grey city or brown wasteland and her pink bunny suit was the only vibrant color.

[@lagseeing8341]

@@lucastark1784 I like that part were she gets mad at Vince and pretend to not wait for him anymore.

[@keenanbothma228]

Thank you for bringing Ergo proxy to light , so many have never heard of this gem . As you say it's not for every one but it's truly beautiful by the end !

[@hamidofwinterfell8002]

I stared watchin but like halfway through it gets slow af and I dropped it I think

[@SauceMcgee]

@Nino Brown its def not mainstream. I couldnt find it until i randomly was typing some shit into my anime app and it popped up, havent seen it on tv and every one of my friends that watches anime never heard of it

[@gabrielgonzales5907]

You liked the ending? It was very anticlimactic to me. I love the entire series up to then, though.

[@alexhess1163]

A blast from the past. I saw this as a kid, and it blew my mind. Some of the deepest themes you'll find in anime.

[@christiantarigan9407]

"i have no friends and i don't scared dying alone"...ok, this is my favorite quote right now...

[@buffboi9454]

Really??? Your a big liar gameboy😂😂😂

[@AFTERDARK7776]

That's edgy af 💀💀💀

[@The_G_Edits]

Edgy ahh

[@robbierigdon7922]

If your into Ergo Proxy you might also enjoy: Lost exile Wolf's Rain Texnolyze Habane Renmei Kinos Journey All have a very subtle charm. Dense atmosphere. Good stuff.

[@beckyz4247]

Thanks for the recommendations.

[@hellogoodbye3786]

Serial experiments lain is another worthy mention

[@aaubrey77]

Hello Goodbye oh yes!

[@mosamuel7708]

@timeofsage To add, there are 2 Boogiepops by the way. 1. Boogiepop Phantom (2000) 2. Boogiepop Wa Warawanai/ Boogiepop and Others (2019) Watch the 2019 first and then the 1st. Haven't finished it yet but it's very good. Tho the fans say the original light novel is better.

[@awtumn]

@@mosamuel7708 I loved Boogiepop Phantom and the atmosphere!

[@Lecifath]

You don't give the music enough credit. It might not be very memorable but it's really good at setting the mood. Also the OP is pretty bangin

[@lilacKurage]

I strongly agree. But I'm thankfull he brought the topic and I hope more people watch it :/

[@saitou6613]

Come and save me

[@TehPieLuver]

the atmospheric quality of the soundtrack is definitely its strongest suit every time i listen to tracks from the OST, it brings me back to episodes of this show

[@readingrainbowbutterfliesi9872]

come and saaaaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaave meeeeeeeeeh!

[@syro2412]

@@saitou6613 Wake me up inside!!

[@SpookyDeadeye]

One of the best Sci-Fi anime in general with a lot of re-watch value.

[@dreamrepublik]

No.

[@MrLiguinii]

Yes.

[@Virjunior01]

Word. It's no Steins;Gate, but it manages to feel very original, despite using a very familiar premise. Come out of curiosity, stay for the adorable Pino ^^

[@viktoriyaserebryakov2755]

I think it was an original. No source material from memory.

[@stock6600]

@Darth Emoder So I love Steins: Gate (OG, not 0), but hate Ergo Proxy with a passion. Whats ur verdict here, chief?

[@usosaito.namahage]

Ergo Proxy hands down is one of the best animes ever.

[@D3f3ns3l3ss]

Ok. Ill go check it out right away😎

[@301eskimo]

100%

[@D3f3ns3l3ss]

I just finished ergo proxy. Took a break after episode 2 even thought it ended on a high note. Yesterday started with episode 3 and binged it through the night. Couldnt stop watching and now im kinda sad that its over😅 i want more dang it😭

[@usosaito.namahage]

@@D3f3ns3l3ss it's one of those where it slipped under the radar and never got a second season despite being so good.

[@Ezra_27]

Then you should proceed to watch "The Ancient Magus' Bride." The anime is hella awesome!

[@acareeroracoconut3357]

that incredible opening kiri by monoral and ending by radiohead were grrrrrr to good

[@geebygeeb9940]

Legit took me 3 tries before I completed it, but I think restarting it a few times did give me a better understanding and appreciation for what was going on through the rest of the series~

[@death_parade]

Same

[@rpgsoul1537]

So maybe i have to get to my third try too XD

[@darkdreamsdontdie7785]

Ergo Proxy is still one of my favorites. Helps that it has Radiohead at the end.

[@StarsWithScars]

And the intro

[@rochie589]

WAIT REALLY?

[@darkdreamsdontdie7785]

@@rochie589 The outro song is Paranoid Android.

[@darkdreamsdontdie7785]

@@StarsWithScars the intro song is also fantastic ngl

[@gsegarra21]

@@darkdreamsdontdie7785 yeah great song that really fits the show for obvious reasons

[@o-henry]

That first episode was an absolute banger. I got a feeling that I never experienced with any other anime: it felt like I was actually watching an intelligent show. The epsidoe just oozed quality... It's the same feeling a get when I watch True Detective s1 or other proper stuff, your brain is actually happy

[@marcoasierrabernal4893]

Best animation, great story, no bs or silly talking cats. For real pino is the best balancing element of all anime’s

[@eialys]

But- but- the amusement park episode?

[@KawaiiRuby]

@@eialys nothing bs about that it was pretty vital for pino's character development into becoming more human like

[@carlosaugustofast7953]

Interestingly enough, I liked the beginning of the anime more than the ending. Last episode kinda felt way too much like a Deus Ex Macinha (no wonder that's the episode name) - or there were just too many ideas to be put in that last bit of series. I think the producers added some narratively weird or not so important episodes through it all and left the big stuff in a confusing mess for the last episode. Still, it was a good ride. I loved the characters, especially Pino. And kudos on the video, man. Really liked your editing and the lo-fi transitions you added, got yourserlf a subscriber. If you might consider it as constructive criticism, I just think you talk a little to fast. Not that it might be a problem for a native english spearker, but I had a little trouble understanding some bits of it.

[@grantshope]

I think it works well, because I don’t think we see character development, or believe it as fully, if we know the secrets of the world as we watch the first time through. On a second watch, you see how many times things in the ending are referenced but were impossible to notice. Sure, it might be a partial indictment that it really requires two watches to fully understand, but it’s very good nonetheless.

[@Senumunu]

they run out of money. you can see the shortcuts in a few episodes. like the quizmaster one or how animations are only detailed at key moments. the studio went under as well. it is a tragedy but in todays market shows like ergo proxy are foreign.

[@thekamotodragon]

see this comment right here is why i say it's an amazing show but not for everyone, basically it's awesome if you understand the story, but not if you don't, many of the episodes end up getting bogged down in their own pretentious presentation of trying to be a mindfuck thriller, it's kind of like half the episodes are from the movies memento or the machinist lol, but then there's other episodes like the fillery gameshow one, that straight up tell you the plot and lore of the show in a massive exposition dump (which I'll argue was actually necessary since the show is very hard to follow if you aren't paying close attention) basically i think the last episode makes sense in the context of the shows story, but only if you know all the details of the story aka looked up the lore after watching lmao, like for example the lore reason why all the proxies are weak to sunlight and the symbolism behind that being the case and why that would be the ending of a character... but i really think all the episodes have a purpose in the context of the series but not necessarily for building the plot lol, and what i mean by that is the series uses, as i said, a lot of symbolism and such to convey greater messages outside the plot and that's where i think every episode is great and has a purpose, but i imagine that's not for everyone because some people don't want to sit through such a pretentious, inception-style way of presenting the shows message.

[@BlackNoiseCat]

@@thekamotodragon I don’t think it’s pretentious at all. I think every episodes adds more to what that world is and why proxies are bitter pathetic creations in a miserable planet run by artificial beings.

[@sagarjaju375]

People are missing a masterpiece. It requires more brain cells to decipher the story and philosophy.

[@GrandTickler]

because it had to be crammed into 23 episodes. not because the story was good

[@WhiteZet1]

It requires you to watch some filler like episodes that bore you to death midway through, just for some tiny pieces of information that help you tie it all together.

[@thathandsomedevil0828]

I just found it boring and I tapped out, nothing to do with the show being cerebral.

[@bladechild2449]

The same people that say that are the same people who think nonsense like Mulholland Drive is intelligent art.

[@BrownByHonor]

@@GrandTickler you sound like you never made it to college lmao

[@lenox4166]

Literally everything you talk about, I want to watch. Goes to show how great a presenter you are.

[@ScamboliReviews]

Anyone ever tell you you're good at compliments?

[@lenox4166]

@@ScamboliReviews nah lol. They normally say I'm disrespectful and horrible.

[@ScamboliReviews]

@@lenox4166 Same

[@ablackcloud2530]

Oh man, I wish I could forget Ergo Proxy only to watch it again.

[@burkanx5546]

Wish there was a second season to Ergo Proxy. Loved the character development the main characters built up.

[@luckyowl10]

I think Ergo Proxy doesn't need any sequel. It's a character driven show and the main characters finished their arcs in the last episode, so they reached their goal. The ending is so open because the viewer needs to find his own truth about it, like the Adminstrator's autoreivs said to Re-l when she demanded the truth about everything.

[@frostfang1]

Yes. It felt like they all finally hit their groove and that they would be facing a new very challenging adventure, and they were doing it armed with knowing who they were, what the world was, and who the other two were. And as much as that does complete the arc well. I think that can seen be a bomb ass adventure. Especially challenging others perceptions of the world. We got a lot of that in the only season but it wasn't their fully formed versions, they were still seeking answers and developing. And there's alwaus more growth to be had.

[@abrahamlincoln1600]

Ergo proxy just has that “creepy anime airing on cartoon network at 3am” type of vibe and I like it a lot. It’s a show you can enjoy if you just sort of watch it, without paying too little or too much attention to what’s actually happening in it. That’s the best way I can explain it. A nostalgia driven gem for sure. 😂

[@cypresswillow2591]

If you can handle Ergo Proxy, then maybe I can suggest *texhnolyze* to you? Oh and try Satoshi Kon's movies too.

[@pablogonzalez4996]

txhnolyze is TOURTURE

[@Triumvirate3]

I loved Texhnolyze. What a trip that show was

[@TheWipal]

Oo 👀👀👀💦 thank u for the rec

[@Memosama]

I already watched all of Satoshi Kon movies, they are really good, haven't heard of texhnolyze, I'm going to check it later.

[@VaalerianG]

Texhnolyze is way heavier and darker, I stopped watching after a few episodes, I guess I wasn't in the right mood, but I really want to give it another try now

[@JosephReference]

Wow I found my demolition d replacement after all these years

[@ScamboliReviews]

RIP Demo

[@Voltron1232]

I feel ya.

[@TheSandrock42]

SAME holy shit.

[@kaganluvstacos]

Fucking hell, RIP Demo...

[@Zeon081]

how dare you compare goD and some chad who pretends to be a lonely weeb

[@ajaymandal8314]

When I saw this anime my mind was blown Then when I heard that the production company got bankrupted My mind was again blown Hence everything about this anime is mind blowing

[@razerhead9489]

yep and instead we get like 3 or 4 Seasons of highschool dxd or date a live :D kinda sad ...…...

[@fupopanda]

They went bankrupt? Not surprised. This anime was a pretty straightforward story that was intentionally and unnecessarily hacked into little confusing pieces. I think it's an amazing anime when you're still confused by its messy puzzle. But once you rewatch it carefully and understand the story very well, the anime becomes mediocre, or at best decent. I don't know how people consider this anime great.

[@hashbrownslinging-slasher872]

fupopanda The style helps a lot, very nice production value. There’s also some great single episodes.

[@rogue8059]

This is one of my most favorite anime. After watching this, it left some profound thoughts and awe that i can't even explain. This is really one of the rare gems you can't just find aywhere

[@viivoid]

i also fear dying alone, so I left a comment for you; thankyou for making all the videos that you do. I appreciate you

[@taigas7779]

Ergo proxy was honestly hella good and messed with your thinking a lot but like it was a super hard watch and took me a whole month

[@Lenno94]

yeah. Dude same, only 2 days. Its all on youtube its so easy

[@alanb4203]

from it took me 3 days and it mess my mind up sometimes if the characters were in a reality or in a dream overall ergo proxy was amazing show i really enjoy watching it and im sad kinda knowing this anime will never get a 2nd season

[@thekamotodragon]

@@alanb4203 i think it's good without a second season, that ending was basically the end of their journey and yea the show is very mindfucky so it takes a few watches to really understand what's happening imo, but once you do, that's when i think it really becomes a good show, because once you understand the full story, it's like a mind blow because there's so much depth to it and you feel like you've discovered the deepest of deep lore lol, because the show never directly tells you anything.

[@alanb4203]

@@thekamotodragon wut surprise me is that this whole time Vincent was fighting against himself and the journey was to trying to figure out who Vincent really is he doesn’t found out until the very end who he really is and Re L follows Vincent Bc she want to found out know who he really is and both of them embark a journey and go where vincent was born and outside the dome everything is just wasteland and I’m goin to for sure miss pino

[@ApahtieParty]

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[@EinSophistry]

The atmosphere in this series is something else. Just got under my skin in the best way possible.

[@p5rsona]

I think I read about it in wired magazine when it first came out, watched the first episode, stopped watching it, then after a year or two decide to try again, feels like a master piece, watch the entire series every year since, each time understand something new.

[@nickbaker1832]

Thank you for making this video, this anime definitely deserves more attention than it got. Just finished watching thru it again and it still holds up just as good as ever

[@Haydenh127]

I also randomly stopped watching ergo proxy.. I remember liking it, then I just floated away

[@thathandsomedevil0828]

Because it became boring

[@Doctor_Duck.]

Me too . I think i stoped at the last episode

[@Doctor_Duck.]

And i liked so much

[@vos7619]

@@thathandsomedevil0828 I bet you like MHA lmao

[@thathandsomedevil0828]

@@vos7619 what's MHA? :)

[@dan1e1473]

I first watched Ergo Proxy in an anime event more than 10 years ago, they were screening the 1st episode. I was totally hipnotized and got really surprised that people started booing when the episode ended.

[@beesh9810]

The opening song is literally my favourite song of all time.

[@ReaganHautautamaki1984]

kiri by monorail fits the theme of the show so well.

[@jer103]

Ergo Proxy was a *SLOW BURN* after the first part. When they are on a boat, dragged on forever. But, I thought it was a good payout in the end.

[@davidhensey2000]

Ergo proxy is like driving with a friend cross country across the United States and the your friend is a calm driver who follows every traffic law, speed limit, etc. But towards the end of the trip your friend starts going 100 mph breaking every traffic law possible and somehow someway you end up japan when your original destination was New York.

[@rkmag1141]

I found Re-l to be so cute. it is what kept me going on the first half. Good story too. and Pino is so kawaii.

[@lynx5327]

same lol

[@BoltplayergamingChadked]

Dude talk about Claymore. Even that anime is a hidden gem

[@TheHandHistoryVault]

No.. No it's not.. Like not even close.

[@VSVRed1Link]

Read the Manga the Anime is really short and with a lot of unanswered questions. The Manga will be explaining where the monster came from.

[@pinklmaonade]

So much potential with Claymore. If only the anime was made after the manga was finished then it could've been so good.

[@simhwui]

But what about Xam'd thats never talked about :(

[@Camilothegodfather]

Claymore was great but it is sad it didn't cover the incredible manga. This series needs the FMA Brotherhood treatment(a faithful animated adaptation of the full manga story).

[@josueacosta8560]

how can the music be disappointing? it literally has a radiohead song as ending. The show's music is not there to represent a futuristic environment but to represent the environment that is most present in the plot, which are the philosophical issues that it deals with, and paranoid android is a perfect example of this.

[@DaniF-0621]

The intro song Monoral oh my God

[@josueacosta8560]

@@DaniF-0621 Ikr plus the visuals in the op were very good, fitted perfectly with the song.

[@a.w_.]

I just finished the anime. Now I'm on a KZbin spree of reviews and videos about the anime cause I loved it so much I just want to consume more content about it. Great video by the way!

[@rationxl2922]

Same lol

[@SandroAerogen]

same here, this anime doesn't get enough love imo

[@BeyondFunction1]

I actually just got done watching this a week or two ago. In the end, my feelings were mixed. At least to some extent, however, in a way opposite to you. I was sucked in immediately, and intrigued at almost every step. It was the latter half which I was maybe a bit less enamored with and it was the strength of the first third or half of the series that made me endure some parts of the later episodes. I also *loved* the artwork, and the music paired perfectly with it to set the atmosphere of the story. If there was any part of the soundtrack which might have been done better or differently, it would be the sacral music, but this is a mild criticism since that music was chosen for a reason. It *did* sort of clash with the rest of the soundtrack, though. The show definitely has it's flaws, but there are absolutely exquisite moments in every episode and only the most cynical shithead could be dissatisfied at the end.

[@LTslimjim]

Watching it a second time all the way through is way more enjoyable. At least, it was for me. I could pay attention to other details and appreciate them for how it began to fit rather than those things being overlooked the first time through.

[@nanasshi0711]

Same, the first half was ok but after that it became weird and messy

[@Ice.muffin]

@@nanasshi0711 Agreed.

[@SpektreProxy]

Genre of Music for this anime is "AmBiEnT"

[@Anonymous_Frog257]

Wow, this suddenly became one of my favorite channels. Wowzers

[@Yuzuki1337]

Alright lets check it! Wowzers

[@gluttonyfang6674]

Basically Earth is gone to shit, space humans created Proxies for recovery by creating cities and peeps inside a "Dome" that shields poison outside and harsh conditions. But the Proxies realized that they'll just die when the recovery is finished, so they became doomers and it made Earth go to a shittier state. One of these is Ergo, who left his dedicated server to an old dude, and proceeds to Vergil'ed himself with the help of another proxy homie Monad, and caused Vincent to pop out. The old dude said "That's a massive L", so he invaded Monad's server and captured her, experimented her, Re-L pops out in one of the attempts, and adopted her, W. Yada yada yada, shit happens left and right, Vincent and Re-L met, Pino was there. They fought, traveled outside the Dome, killed other Proxy, met other Proxy, and now they're back on their original Dome, who is gone to shit. Vincent met his other half Ergo, they proceed to fist each other while the entire city crumbles, Ergo dies of cringe. Monad was back, tries to convince Vincent to join her, but Vincent goes "Nah, -Re-L is hotter- I love humans" so he goes back to Earth and stays there. Monad flew and dies to sunlight because space humans said so, and they are coming back to Earth with their spaceship like the coming of Christ. 10/10

[@ivanpabon2741]

I just finish ergo proxy and I wish I would of just read this instead. Would if saved me a ton of time

[@tommycard4569]

This was hilarious, loved the fast pace, sarcasm, and self-deprecation. White crayon skit got me to sub lol (if not that one, the flea one definitely would have)

[@arsenii_yavorskyi]

Ergo Proxy sets an impossibly high standard for anime.

[@Ice.muffin]

Wow best words to describe it actually

[@DemonAndLucky]

I remember that anime, It was one of the first shows I found by myself. Thank you for making this video ^^

[@death_parade]

Same. I found it randomly and back then, I was new to anime. I liked the art and the dark vibe so decided it watch it. I liked it, especially towards the end. Now that I have watched every good anime out there, I feel shitty. I am doing good manga right now, but one day I might run out of manga. So I am planning ahead by learning Japanese. That way, I don't have to wait for translations and can take it raw. (that sounded so wrong_)

[@petervillent5573]

I watched it of boredom and being fed up with exams when it was released and boi.. I'm glad I did. I seriously loved it, esspecially dark tunes as I was struggling with depression back then. And true that it starts slowly and is world building, but it gives it that unique flavor of being a world and not just a generic isekai series. The shock when you find out who the MC is, and that ending... Damn I finished it and wanted more, so I watched it 4 more times. I just love Ergo Proxy and I hope someday we'll get a sequel or something in the same vibe.

[@Yellowshirtmann]

Best neo gothic cyberpunk I've ever seen. The vibes and aesthetic are amazing

[@loganburnette7984]

"This ain't Naruto you aren't getting into a fight every episode." MY MANS HAS NOT SEEN ALL THE FILLER WE BEEN BLESSED WITH

[@hexx2211]

Seeing as it was made in 2006, Ergo Proxy's color palette was very much a product of its time. The browns and grays were most prominent in video games, but they leaked into other media sometimes.

[@thekamotodragon]

i remember this series so vividly even though it's been years since i last saw it, and it's not because of the story that i do, like even when you sift through all the inception level mindfuckery and really figure out every plot point and the over-arching entire story, it isn't mind-blowing or anything crazy, it's interesting but not really a standout imo. After thinking about it, what makes this series really so memorable for me is the philosophical messages presented and the style used to present them. A great example of this is the lake episode, which is also my favorite episode because to me it perfectly represented the series overall. It had nothing to do with the main story, it was just another episode where they are on their journey and fight another proxy, but what made it special to me was the message of the episode and how it was delivered as well as how the story was told, it unraveled like a real mystery, a psychological thriller that keeps you guessing and then when you figure the mystery out, it makes you reflect on yourself, just really cool storytelling. By lake ep btw, i mean the one where they land in the abandoned 1950s styled town and it's deserted and then there's it seems like they're getting stalked by something and then the climax happens at the lake at the center, just the whole time, the atmosphere was unnerving and the shape shifting proxy made it very trippy, and then you learn the story and you get the very sad metaphor presented through the bad guy about self-image, lol see it's been years yet i remember basically the whole episode, sick show bruh.

[@ItThatSleeps]

when I first watched Ergo Proxy I believe I had just finished Serial Experiments Lain so by that point I'd already gotten used to, and even come to enjoy, slow pacing and looking at every detail through a magnifying glass. while I enjoyed the "drudgery" of those first few episodes for that reason, I will quickly concede that it's not for everyone

[@schwegburt3002]

Glad to see someone repping Ergo Proxy. I think it's a great and underrated anime if you ask me. Setting wise I'd say think Ghost in the Shell but more grim, post apocalyptic and personal. You mentioned the first 3 episodes being decent and I'd say they're great. There's a dip in the beginning for sure but I don't think it's that bad. Also, while the main OST is kinda meh it does have amazing OP's and EDs. They somehow licensed Radiohead's "Paranoid Android". Those who know that early 00's band, that's all I need to say. An anime. Licensed. Radiohead's "Paranoid Android". For those who don't, they were an iconic Alternative rock / experimental band that hit it big in the late 90's to early 00's. Them and Beck could be considered to be 2 of the heavy hitters for introducing modern Alt rock to the main stream.

[@lilacKurage]

Come and save~ me~

[@MistorDi]

“Those who know that early 00's band…” Did you really just talked about one of the most famous bands in music history (which debuted in 1992 and is alive and well now, btw) like it's some obscure act?

[@rlibby5472]

I randomly found this in my local library in middle school- loved it so much! That library has the best collection

[@walmartian422]

This is a show for connoisseurs that can stomach a little boredom. Everyone I’ve ever recommended this show to couldn’t finish it.

[@gibbyace5077]

I watched it I did Not understand it It was Just realy good

[@katharinavonwalde2222]

i cant say i understand it too lol, was hoping for some explanation too but i guess ill rewatch it for the 3rd time X'D

[@BleedingLiar17]

You need a basic grasp of philosophy to get it. These 2 links helped me as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZOVaJWBpbSUhM0 This link is part of 4 part series which is amazing kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZOVaJWBpbSUhM0

[@Acesahn]

*Spoiler* There's an explanation of the story that explains everything. Once you read it you will probably want to re-watch it. Basically programmed humanity simulation, to rebuild the world the real humanity destroyed, and then... die. Alot of the horrible shit was programmed destruction so they all wouldn't be there when humanity came back down. The only confusion comes from the Proxies and how and what they are doing which is ALMOST explained... but not fully.

[@Fostt7]

@@BleedingLiar17 Thanks , I'm rewatching it for the second time, idk it's not easy to understand specially the first time

[@rayyanali4471]

@@Acesahn Proxies are basically like the Skin Walkers they were tasked to help the remaining humans with cleaning the world and creating habitable zones if I remember right. But they went crazy for some reason. Probably felt abandoned by their creators or something like that.

[@foregroundeclispeleon6223]

I finished all of Ergo Proxy and I'm happy I did

[@FierceOcelot]

"Hold on guys, I'll be right back." Okay you got me, subbed, lmao

[@graysonarmfield1754]

I've been watching you since like mid-2020 and I just got this video in my recommended, and your voice is so much higher I had to double-check I was on the right channel lmao. Great vid

[@andrewsharpe7630]

"I was on my phone for at least a third of it". Yeah, I've been there before. Great video as always, Scamboli. I'll definitely add this to my watch list.

[@alanb4203]

the way he ended when he said for i'm Ergo Proxy agent of death and then that smile gave me chills and i just found out that the studio who made this anime went bankrupt 2015 which makes me kinda sad bc there never going to be s2 and i really enjoy watching anime there were moments were it had me confuse if this was reality or dream which i like how the switch back and forth and rn im in disbelief on this last episode and im trying to process on what just watch overall this anime was fucking gud and also the op is gud i will give it 10/10 and i feel that its kinda underrated but it sucks knowing that this anime will never get season 2 🙁 and also is there anyone that from 2021 ?

[@briannehelv2172]

I don't speak english, but Ergo Proxy is my favorite animated serie

[@jimmyarmes2273]

It's been about 8 years since I've watched this anime, but I enjoyed the philosophical implications of the anime. I honestly felt the first half was much better and most of the last half felt like filler.

[@asilva4956]

It's on netflix and before trying to see i searched some review and found your channel. Don't be afraid of dying alone, buddy, there's always someone out there for you.

[@matthewmoseman8962]

This is the motivation I needed to finish it. Thank you Kind Sir

[@Sekaro297]

I mean.. U could literaly make a 30 second vid just saying "it's good" and I would watch it... unless it's MECHA. In which case I need some extra convincing. Like having a fkn kamina. Literal only reason I watched Gurren Lagann.

[@XenomorphsWrath]

If you haven't already give Code Geass a chance. (at least season 1 .. it's your choice wether or not you want to pretend that it ends there or if the second season exists.. it's not bad but it starts hella weired in s2 ) What is Code Geass? A highschool teen drama. A highschool teen drama with Mech combat. (don't run away, read on little soldier) A highschool teen drama with Mech combat in a world where Britain has conquered most of the world and created a 2 class scociety. A highschool teen drama with mech combat in a world where Britain has conquered most of the world and created a 2 class scociety, with a big brain moraly ambiguous mastermind as a protagonist. I will stop the repeats here.. The protagonist get's a nice little power which he uses to facilitate his ambitions (kicking the brits out of japan) but since he is not a member of the resistance and does not stumble into the resistance like most other movies / shows would have him do it he ..kinda hijacks them and uses them for his purpose. There are some good characters, some annoying characters, some very good character development, some rather poor character development and most of all: The "good guys" are not neccessarily good > AND < they don't always win. Code Geass walks a moral line, dipping into both sides and over the runtime actually shifts some characters from one side to the other. It is not quite death note season 1, but it is close enough to get a full recommendation (even though it's a school - teen drama with mechs .. 3 things I really REALLY don't like.)

[@WorldKeepsSpinnin]

@@lifeworthmissing8532 Evangelion a real mecha anime, Something about the mech's was very fucking appealing and i dont know why exactly. ALso the angels and stuff was also a factor i guess

[@EdoDave]

He he, I can think of two other reasons that you watched Gurren Lagann. That said, Kamina is an absolute win.

[@zactaylor2376]

Sekerie Ahmed what you need is gundam 00 and some good ol setsuna f seie

[@GrandTickler]

yeah fuck mecha, code geass is the only one i accepted it in. not even guren lagan was my taste

[@Blck_Ch3rry]

Finally someone talks about ergo proxy. So far everyone I've showed it to didnt like it so I'm glad to see someone went back to it xD it is a hidden gem

[@lilacKurage]

I loved this anime, I finished it in 3 days or so! I'm surprised how invested I was on it. I didn't find it annoying at all (and thank god for not using the bowowowow darude like music, I don't think it will fit). The chapters are on youtube btw. Thank you for this video. Vincent best boy, I don't usually watch shows but I really like him. Since I'm team Vinzu I guess that's why I was more invested in Re-l in the beggining and then I couldn't stand her in the middle of the show (late, VERY late chapter she regained my love) Please everybody watch Ergo Proxy and give your point of view!! Also please watch Lain!!

[@erick3139]

Ma boi, u're not alone!🤣I cracked at the intro! I enjoyed Ergo Proxy, nice unburial👌Thank you for reminding me of it✌

[@CrazedBird]

Holy shit, I watched the first 3 eps of this show and gave it up. Your description of how it takes to get the good stuff is my experience, except I didn’t come back to it haha

[@davidmylastname.3765]

I'm glad that someone is give this anime attention. I loved it when I watched it several years ago.

[@KazmirRunik]

I've had this right next to Texhnolyze on my watch list for a while now. Draws you in with a bit of a cybernetic vibe like Serial Experiments Lain.

[@-geefius-5353]

Fun fact: people who read something while knowing the ending find better enjoyment. (I forgot the name of the study)

[@Walpurgisnacht.]

You gained me as a follower the INSTANT I heard the classic Lon Lon Ranch theme! 💕 Incredible anime and I appreciate the video! 🤘

[@reyming7079]

This is literally my favorite anime, so glad to see someone doing a video on it

[@justinalexander5959]

Shows like this were why i really loved anime, it was just different but carried so much weight

[@CaleBoi-zg6uz]

3:31 Calling Yuri Lowenthal “ass” is fighting words

[@sandwich3770]

Truly words in need of citation

[@deadfish_eye]

I'v been whatch ur videos for 1 hour now and i really want to see more, ur chanel is amazing. I think i have a new addiction now.

[@death_parade]

IKR!!! I just found his channel and its awsome!!

[@miguelitomarques8]

One of my favorites, if not my all-time favorite. Recently watched it again with my 29yo brain. Had a blast. Always brings back the nostalgia from my high school days.

[@alchemistofsteel8099]

Idk, the summary of the first 7 episodes sounding intresting and straight foward enough to me