Making Sense of Ergo Proxy

[@purika8324]

Ergo Proxy, Texhnolyze, Hellsing, Death Note, Monster, Kurozuka, Shiki, Another -- so many dark and mature anime around and before 2010. I love that era of anime, especially the aesthetics.

[@Laughing_Individual]

Now we're stuck in Isekai slop hell because otaku whales can't touch grass.

[@purika8324]

@@Laughing_Individual But isn't it quite impressive what the Isekai genre has achieved? It's like the fighting tournament genre which dominated the 90s and 2000s from YuYu Hakusho, Flame of Recca, Dragon Ball, etc. It makes me wonder what would be the next influential genre after the Isekai genre.

[@capivara6094]

Meh, Texhnolyze is shit IMO, I don't think it belongs in this list. It's extremely pretentious garbage.

[@SlimmyJimmySonjan]

@@capivara6094cant agree more. I think lain should be on the list!

[@ChhayaUrkude-k8b]

same

[@nohbody369]

Ergo Proxy is Aeon Flux written by Mary Shelley. By far my favorite dystopian anime.

[@mrJety89]

Sorry to be harsh, but I think that Aon Flux is.. just... drugs. Don't do drugs, they're not worth it.

[@OBITOMAJIN]

Same

[@ozymandiasramesses1773]

Throw some Carlo Collodi in a Rabbit outfit reading out of Alice in Wonderland.

[@dylanwood2287]

lmfaoo thats an extremely accurate way to put it

[@chacachaca11]

I dont really have much to add besides thank you for this video. Ergo Proxy is one of my favorite anime of all time and even after 3 watches this video explains the story in ways i never even realized, but i always knew there was something profound about the anime that tickled my young mind. Excellent video mate.

[@dektoide6138]

I love questioning my existence first thing in the morning

[@socksensei]

Best way to start the day

[@alejandronunez7650]

we are just a shadow of a higher dimensional being that is fully enjoying its existence and we just happen to witness it as a passenger..

[@martimsousa2601]

​@@alejandronunez7650 that's is how you think

[@alejandronunez7650]

@@martimsousa2601 i think it has been proven to some degree, that we basically are not in control and our real self is somewhere else in a higher dimension..

[@martimsousa2601]

@@alejandronunez7650 how you prove that bro ?

[@greggorymcpherson1074]

Thanks for the summary. I always thought this show was more about vibes than story, but man that intro song? Absolutely phenomenal!

[@thorinhannahs4614]

Not just the song. The shot that revolves around Vincent is some damn difficult animation.

[@CommanderShepard-wq3wo]

I remember wanting to watch this anime for one reason, and one reason only. The main character looked like the anime version of Amy Lee. Who I had a massive thing for at a young age. I was mostly lost during the anime. But I didn’t care as long as I saw a character that looked just like Amy Lee be awesome

[@ivankrylov6270]

You're not alone, brother

[@JayInDaGray]

I also would agree to this.

[@ivankrylov6270]

@@JayInDaGray come bc you simp for amy lee, stay bc of the existential crisis

[@omgbuffy2276]

Why did I think the same thing recently? I saw an old picture of hers and it clicked. I'm a new Ergo Proxy fan but they do look alike.

[@hearth_for_heart]

I don't know if its really true, but someone told in another video that Amy Lee's look back then was indeed insperation for the design of the character in Ergo Proxy.

[@Snoozytube]

I love the twist with Raul in this story because at first the impression I had of him was a suspicious and stuck up person but as the story goes on he seems more human and flawed. And his death really made me feel something and wish we could've seen his reunion with Pino before he died.

[@Mrmonkey1488]

Making me postpone my life threatening plans

[@NeverAsked1996]

Go for it champ 👍

[@kurohime23]

Bro same. That ending hit me hard

[@MartyrPandaGaming]

I can't remember when I first found Ergo Proxy, maybe around the mid 10s. It was a slow burner of an anime and I don't remember, exactly, how it ended, but it scratched an itch I had for that type of show after Witch Hunter Robin (an awesome and underrated anime original everyone should watch if they haven't).

[@Londonlink]

Witch Hunter Robin was better than i originally thought it would be.

[@omgbuffy2276]

Bumping Witch Hunter Robin to the top of my list.

[@apex_prey]

This series is such a beautiful masterpiece. Feels like it didn't get the full recognition it deserved.

[@followwind1471]

I only just finished watching Ergo Proxy at the age of 28, and I'm glad I didn't watch the series when it came out. I probably would have never grasped the full psychological depth of the show, and also because many clues and aspects of the show only come to light when you rewatch the episodes a second or sometimes even a 3rd time. What I realized at the end of it is that the number of similarities this anime shares with our world is astonishing. The confusing, totalitarian regulated city of Romdeau really resembles a lot of things with how our everyday life is set up to be. Life is hard for many, while some have it easier yet rarely feel satisfied. For many, life feels mundane, and isolating. Lots of people stuck up in small offices working mundane jobs, leading them to seek comfort and distraction during the weekends to avoid confronting difficult existential questions. I liked the ending of your summary. It's very true that watching this anime can evoke a sense of nihilism about humanity's future. However, I believe that anime's like this are created to highlight humanity’s problems and to illustrate the despair that can arise when we, as a society, choose to neglect our moral values. Whatever life throws at us, it's up to us to move forward, to break the mold and to create and build a future worth fighting for.

[@Mjddrasyid]

Literally in tears as I'm typing, I'm so grateful and pay you a ton of respect. Watched ur evangelion vid, ur steins gate vid and this is the third one. This is the type of stuff we should bring to the world more. A masterpiece of an artwork, and a sensei to give us a speck of understanding, enough to be a wake-up call. I can only say, thank you, and keep up the good work.❤(def worth the subscribe)

[@corner_boi]

Most underrated atmosphere in all entertainment 😢

[@thorinhannahs4614]

I love the very boring bit of the crew being stranded in that desolate Grey desert because they had no wind. One of my favorite places.

[@j_eezus_christ_bro_chill]

the closest to this animewise I found was casshern sins

[@omgbuffy2276]

​@@j_eezus_christ_bro_chillwhat do you like about it? I'm always looking for a new show to watch and would love to hear your perspective.

[@lukenolan3304]

@@j_eezus_christ_bro_chillcurrently on episode 6 of Casshern and the anime is VERY VERY slow but I’m continuing to watch because of the story and atmosphere but the pacing is killing me

[@InsPoE]

I've never watched this. But I followed along your video all the way until the end. Your closing thoughts resonated with me. Thank you for making this video

[@dankomancer]

I have watched this show about 6 times now, and the last 5 times it has been a yearly tradition to watch it again. Every time I watch it I wrap my head more around what is going on in the story. I come back to it every year because this show just gives a certain melancholic feeling that I can't describe, but I yearn for it.

[@Shimac229]

My all time favorite anime! Cant wait to hear this breakdown!

[@Jimmybobthe35th]

you're hella underrated dude, i found you from you eva videos and your style of video is great.

[@persephoneblack888]

I remember watching this entire series years ago and feeling that deep sadness that is part of this show. It reminded me of what I felt when I watched Bladerunner (1982). Both masterpieces.

[@artdragon9466]

I love that the ending theme was "paranoid android" by Radiohead

[@LypticSpace]

Radiohead is my favorite band, and hearing that outro made me instantly on board hahaha I heard Radiohead first rejected their proposal for using the song, but after reading through the script they agreed.

[@EnigmaResearchTeam]

He said ‘“ Hair Bringer.’”

[@a2izo]

Yup, it was jarring.

[@jonathanj.3695]

Lol. It's supposed to be "harbinger."

[@walmartian422]

Yea he also called them Autorevs and I remember them being called “Autoraves” in the show at least they could of been spelled revs bit it was pronounced raves.

[@nourbanuhijazi2737]

This was such a good video essay, not just in terms of a summery that makes sense of this series, but a great and motivating analysis towards the end!

[@Runo1923]

I love the vibe this anime gives while watching. Very few anime gave me a similar atmosphere.

[@TheKnightOfZ0]

“Making sense of Code Geass” would be nice

[@decayinsilence]

All Hail Lelouch 🫡

[@alanson3606]

But code geas plot is pretty straightforward

[@ryanchristenson1059]

Have you seen his old code geass video? I don’t think it got a ton of views but it’s super hilarious

[@maestromarat6195]

Code Geass is pretty straightfoward, Two bros commit the greatest bait and switch in history. That said even if it's a little basic I'd still love to see one in sock sensei's style.

[@LoopZoopler]

Code gay ass, you mean? keh.

[@Walpurgisnacht.]

My guy! I appreciate your presence on KZbin! It’s been a minute since I’ve seen a new-ish anime page go all out with such attention to detail~

[@Frogs227]

I really connected with Vincent Law and Roger Smith from Big O(underated anime by the way, Steve Bloom voices Roger) they both understand each other's mindset and self in their shows at first but learn about what their world is but even after they both see the real truth of their world they still see a better way past all the flaws even when many say it's miserable, they see a better future

[@xellos5]

Making sense of PychoPass and Sonny Boy would be dope

[@francesboy2]

Sonny boy is a great suggestion

[@socksensei]

Both are great picks

[@boxingelfis1499]

​@@socksensei ......Making sense of Gangsta🥺?

[@CasperBlackbird]

P.Pass ain't that difficult, but good stuff nonetheless.

[@ryozaki96]

Yeah Psycho Pass after Ergo Proxy would be crazy

[@Sylenced1]

That ending made me think "Sock Sensei is Anime Jesus." I watched this series 15 years ago when I was young and didn't think as deeply as I can now. I came away with a lot of confusion as to what Ergo Proxy presented or even offered. I have to wonder why I stick through it (probably because it was before the oversaturated Isekai Genre Era.) But you sir have a way with words, a way of breaking down Anime in a way that either makes it better, or makes it make Sense. Appreciate the video, always love the uploads, and I hope Japan is treating you well mate!

[@rgggxo]

Damn. I Ergo Proxy during a time when I was tremendously unwell, attempting to deal with the life my creator gave me. I don't remember it at all I think due to the trauma (and dr*gs tbh) of that time I my life. Your video broke me like an egg a little. The end has me very emotional. I've been putting off a rewatch because I do find the content of this anime to be a little bit difficult to parse at times, but I think with the context of this video, a rewatch will be very powerful for me. Thanks a ton ❤️

[@hearth_for_heart]

I can realate to your comment except for the dr*g thing and loss of memory. My memory was only a little clouded what that anime was about. I cried towards the end of this video a couple of times.

[@giantmonsterman]

I watched Ergo Proxy during a really dark part of my life mainly due to substance abuse too, you're among friends.

[@tHeWasTeDYouTh]

Texhnolyze, Wolf's Rain, Ergo Proxy and Lain my favorite anime series of all time.

[@socksensei]

Texhnolyze video coming this december

[@JamesRobertson844]

Probably the best breakdown I’ve watched on one of my favourite and most thought provoking anime ive seen. Especially the pre timeline, I’ve watched it 4 or 5 times and you covered stuff which other stuff some content creators leave out. Truly a diamond in the rough, ergo proxy is a banger. Great work on the video

[@skyleralejandrez6857]

It’s cool to see a video on this Anime. One of the first I ever watched as a kid and it was hard to understand at the time. I still feel like I learn something new when I rewatch it and look at videos like this “bit by bit”, but the same thing I understand is Pino is the happiest and best character in the end.

[@Gieio]

Just wanted to say thank you for helping me feel seen and understood today. I watched it once before and watching it again today really cemented how much life can be burdensome and the drive to abandon the pain for nothing is worse than seeing what comes out on the other side. As Cowboy Bepop, a Making Sense that would be very similar, has expressed, “you’re gonna carry that weight.” Thank you again.

[@un1s1xt]

This video touched my soul, I really needed to hear the ending.

[@admiralbyrd7047]

"But unlike the regent, Raul cannot sit on his ass and play pretend." Almost spilled my coffee :D

[@JBOBROSKII]

The history part at the start of the video was so interesting that I binged the entire anime yesterday, and now I'm back to finish the video, lol. Great work, brotha!

[@quaktoons331]

Ergo Proxy reinforced half of my beliefs, gave me a "you were right" conclusion. This video reinforced that conclusion. Thank you.

[@pxrfxct]

The mark of footsteps grow closer as the skies fill with tears the certainty of warmth is shaky yet fires stay lit

[@corner_boi]

I waited for a video like this one for soooo looooong, thank you for making this masterpiece❤

[@robertotenreiro]

Worthy of a like and a subscribe... Amazingly put together.

[@socksensei]

Appreciate it

[@gigaBeef313]

Highly underrated anime. Highly underrated commentary review. Liked and subscribed

[@danielmwila8548]

Just discovered this channel, this is nice please drop as often as you can if possible. This is very good

[@vikkipink1288]

Excellent breakdown. Loved this anime so much. Its atmosphere, characters, art, and complex story make it so unique.

[@22espec]

Mi friedn for some reason was fascinated by episode 16, an episode were nothing happens, the characters are maroned in the middle of the desert, waiting for wind that will be able to move the ship., he watched a lot of anime yet for some reason he always loved that episode above all

[@datboijosh2254]

Man I gotta say I love this making sense of an anime series. I really enjoyed cowboy bebop and Evangelion (two of my fav anime) please keep this going and hopefully next you can do a Fullmetal Alchemist brotherhood breakdown!!!!!!

[@CompanionCorbs]

I would have appreciated the heck out of this back when I first watched the series. I’m going to rewatch it now. Thank you

[@uxieorsomething]

i love making sense of for anime i’ve never heard of before i can’t wait to learn all about this one too

[@jingalls9142]

Ergo Proxy is like listening to classical music. I dont understand it in comparison to contemporary music but its so rich and deep you almost feel obligated to figure it out. But you dont have to understand things to enjoy them. Eventually you start to pick up things that did not occur to you prior. Thats a very basic analog but I think it fits. Like learning to love cigars or scotch...somethings which at first seem trivial or derivative are in fact the backbone of many many little worlds.

[@Eggly69]

This is my favorite anime and it does not get enough recognition. My first existential crisis was because of this show. No matter how many times you watch it, you walk away with more questions than answers, and not in a "this show is confusing" way, in a "holy f***, life is confusing"

[@drewt1717]

Life really is confusing. Which is infuriating if what you actually want is for life to make sense..😅

[@ChronicallyUnlucky]

One of the best Ergo Proxy analysis videos I’ve seen. You definitely have a new subscriber in me. Keep up the good work 👍

[@mrJety89]

I really liked the intro and outro this anime had. Truly a masterpiece

[@Popinazo]

I was waiting for this, thanks!

[@socksensei]

Happy to provide

[@jenavevesnowolf13]

Awesome analysis and review of the show. Thanks!

[@socksensei]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jackrinaldi9098]

Ergo Proxy: Life is full of suffering and mystery. We are constantly searching for purpose and so easily fall into despair and torment for others and ourselves. We fight against our creators and the creators against the creations, arguing for purpose, for the purpose changing, for wanting to find our own, finding out one purpose is wrong or a lie as we constantly search for an answer that will never come. And also Pino

[@KestalDoern]

I've watched this anime twice in the span of 10 years and holy shit... so much flew over my head. Thanks for the video!

[@punishedfink]

After just rewatching this series and taking in others observations I've come to a conclusion that's been the heart of almost every episode. In every lie there is a shadow of the truth. And if the text on the pendant was readable I feel like we might have some understanding of that. So people think it's Latin written on it but it might actually be French. I think this from the first two words on the pendant "mi amor" my love. This was a gift from ergo to monad. What he might have said on that might bring to light something we've missed all these years. But on the lies having shadows of Truth. I've seen it in lots of episodes like the one where monad makes ergo think he's inside of re-l mind. Or the fact proxy 1 is not the true ergo proxy or is the creature made by splitting ergos Malice from him self. I've found I've been able to make sense of many episodes by understanding that principle of story telling. In a sense it was a lie to hide the truth. Kinda like the game show episode, it was a lie but in that lie it told us many truths about the world of ergo proxy. Idk I'm writing this before watching your video all the way through maybe you mentioned this later. But it's something I just came to a realization too.

[@EvaUnit_01]

FINALLY! When I first watched this I didn’t get what was going on until the halfway point lol Thanks for finally fully explaining this show!

[@johannesstephanusroos4969]

04:11 Did...did you just say hairbringer?! 😂

[@socksensei]

yeah I screw up shit like that a lot lol

[@revel8683]

you are now one of my favourite anitubers. incredible breakdowns as always

[@bad.bishoujo]

18:41 that rare subtle comedy 👌

[@mhiggs8001]

This is one of two anime series I own in their entirety, the other being “wolf’s rain”. Both bad ass shows, thank you movie stop, wish you were still a thing!!!

[@Blingbling496]

Definitely an underrated masterpiece

[@Section8dc]

Absolutely beautiful narration! I watched this anime when I was younger and found it pretentious, this video made me realize how unique but truly bleak the story was, what a sad tale about accepting your destiny and coming to terms with your purpose smh, I might just watch it again after this

[@vos651]

“Making sense of devilman” would be lit af

[@presage23]

A Making Sense of Texhnolyze would be dope as well. Definitely up there with dystopia and philosophy.

[@river-sama7681]

My favorite anime ever! So excited to see your analysis ♥

[@Janoxys]

i enjoyed ergo proxy. probably one of the most memorable animes to me. i understood parts of what was going on but certainly not the whole picture. ur making a lot of sense here. all i can say is that pino is probably my fav character in the show and her and Rauls stroy and ultimate ending probably the most tragic one in the show to me.

[@SiriusWhite42]

I believe reading that Proxys are forced to kill each other because only one can exist for one dome or even that one Proxy is assigned to one specific dome. When Ergo as Vincent entered Charos, it triggered Senex to kill Ergo. Its another reason why Mosk fell, being that Monad died before the events of the Series. I really thought i figured this series out after a few rewatches but now you are making me doubt myself lol. Also Monad is the Proxy of Asura, not Romdo, meaning that his death would not have effected Romdo's Electricity.

[@Qqmenisa]

I just finished the anime and went back to watch this it is said that they were using monad for power and when ergo killed him/her(idk) they were losing power

[@SiriusWhite42]

Then why did Senex want to kill Ergo in Charos? I don't remember the Anime giving a destinct reason.

[@Qqmenisa]

@@SiriusWhite42 i think pulse of the awakening makes them fight which pointed out by the theme park proxy guy idk the name if vincent came in contact with him the would HAVE to fight

[@Silenthero66]

I loved the show, but I have no idea how I was meant to pick up on pretty much 90% of this information.

[@jonh2119]

Quite unfair that I just can't fly into the sunlight and dissolve.

[@grouchy88]

ah nice, thought about recommending this in one of your community posts, maybe my other thought up suggestion samurai champloo gets a spotlight too :) that was a wholesome end monologue, nicely put together ✌

[@yeahandthensome]

This series made me ask myself “do you really have freedom of choice or do you just think you do?”

[@bigchooch4434]

31:11 INCORRECT That is NOT what "begging the question" means and I'm tired of people using it incorrectly! 99% of the time what people MEAN to say is "poses" or "presents" or "raises" the question. "Begging the question" specifically means a statement uses circular logic, or an answer to a question that presupposes itself to be true. WORDS MEAN THINGS

[@MrDrMedic]

Fantastic video about one of the greatest animes ever, and such an oh so beautiful ending segment.

[@Jcarroz]

Your thesis on ergo proxy is exceptional. Well done 👍 thanks for sharing

[@RedwolfDogrocket]

England is on fire right now. This is a welcome break. Thank you

[@lixoid4010]

THANK YOU SO MUCH THIS IS MY ALL TIME FAVORITE ANIME

[@WarlikeImpact]

Watching this video has made me realise I had no idea what was going on in this series

[@j_eezus_christ_bro_chill]

One of the most philosophically challenging shows, idk if it works for everybody but it got me thru some hard times.

[@wm9904]

Ergo proxy is amazing. When I first watched it I didn't understand. But I've seen it a few times and it makes total sense

[@ganjaman59650]

only anime i was like "what to watch after this masterpiece, nothing will top that" after finishing it.

[@Highlaw]

My 1X year old self when Ergo proxy came out: "Haha she's hot and the other stuff looks cool and edgy" The first ~30 secs of this video:

[@lumplum9842]

Been waiting for this vid, thanks socksensei

[@thekeeper5588]

I never got around to finishing this, maybe it’s time.

[@jamberry9795]

I watched it back when it was brand new and loved it - the characters having names of various philosophers was a cherry on top, cause I recognized them during the university studies at the same time. I loved it because of beautiful aesthetics, the ontological mystery and existential themes. Ten years later I played Nier Automata and loved it because of beautiful aesthetics, the ontological mystery and existential themes (and terrific gameplay). Some characters having names of philosophers that I knew from my university degree was a cherry on top. Clearly, I loved both works for similar reasons, but, somehow, I didn't really think about or realized before watching this video that the main message of both works is similar as well! (In my defense, I haven't rewatched EP in forever.) Isn't it wonderful? :)

[@tempyst409]

Now do the reverse, review "Texhnoylze". Where there's absolutely no hope for survival, but it's all about how you wanna go down fighting

[@Comicbroe405]

I remember wanting to check out this anime just cuz of how cool our mc looked.

[@freshlymemed5680]

Welp. That's another one on the list of animes that make me question my existence.

[@loganstaark9411]

"you reveal my fate"🎶

[@Rossscow]

Watched all of ergo proxy, so that I could watch this.

[@filthforce]

i loved Lain so I download this, too, years ago. made several false-starts watching it. i always lost the plot, felt it moved slow and I couldn't follow it. after seeing this I feel like i can finally watch it and enjoy it

[@UmbraDiSol]

It's not necessarily a virus imo, but a generally toxic atmosphere that a body not adapted to would die in. It's recovered now, at least enough for the hardiest folks (or those helped by medical remedy) to live through.

[@thekamotodragon]

At first didn't like this show, mainly because I'm super analytical and was frustrated that I didn't understand the whole story on 1st watch, but i was also a teen and this show is very... reserved/mysterious with it's storytelling, because of course it's mainly a philosophical & psychological thriller 1st. Also, the mystery was obviously intentional, it was all supposed to be vague. so now after rewatching a few times into adulthood, i completely grasp the entire story and really love it as a result. Some might say it's pretentious in how it presents everything, but i think it's a pretty intelligent delivery of both themes and the story. It's job is to make the viewer think, and it accomplished that so well. My fav thing when i was younger was trying to piece the story together and the "master plan" set up by Ergo all by myself, but now i love the messages of the 1 off episodes, esp the one where they're stuck in the middle of nowhere without wind. That's now my fav ep, it communicates character growth so well, with excellent small detailing. My fav character on 1st watch was Vincent of course, because he was designed to be cool and to be compelling story-wise, so ofc the unraveling of the mystery with his character was very enthralling, but now after many rewatches, it's Rael/Monad. She is the ground for the audience. In a world of genetically engineered superhumans, she is the most relatable character, and as I said, she became the perfect vehicle for the author to relay his most vital themes through. To me, almost everything about the show is smart, not genius, just smart. Even the way they advertised the show was good, putting Rael, the attractive main girl on the poster as obvious eye candy to draw viewers in, making her a prominent fixture in the story so less mature viewers stay, but then using her character to convey many of the core messages of the series and using her as the vehicle through which the audience learns the same lessons she does and develops as a character, allowing the point of every ep to be subtly hammered home. It's a story about finding yourself and embracing who you really are, covered up by one of the coolest sci-fi, far-future settings I've ever seen. Even the animation was innovative for its time. Edit: Forgot to say, if you wanna watch this masterpiece nowadays, you can! If I remember correctly the ENTIRE English Dub (which is pretty good, they got Gaara's VA for Vincent) is still right here on YT.

[@cameronbunn5133]

love your videos man need more

[@Fortreze]

This story is not about a fantasy world of the future. This story is about us today...

[@mashtonish]

sock sensei's class is in session

[@anonymousperson2816]

Amazing video, made me appreciate the anime more. It was really hard to understand what was going on.

[@rogerlimoseth4790]

This reminds me of that movie Pandora (i think thats the name) about a deep space ship hauling humans in stasis.

[@DRACOFURY]

I only watch Ergo Proxy in the winter time... Somethin about *Ergo Proxy* and *Wolf Rain* during the winter ❄️ jus makes it better. Episode 14 16 is my favorite.

[@elvjason4131]

Épisode 19 !

[@bontalor]

Excellent video! Would love a "Making Sense of Sonny Boy" :)

[@socksensei]

Planning to do that one sometime soon

[@RedwolfDogrocket]

Feeaky ive just started watching this for another go!