Ergo Proxy

About Ergo Proxy

Ergo Proxy is a Japanese cyberpunk suspense anime television series, produced by Manglobe, directed by Shukō Murase and written by Dai Satō. The anime originally aired from February 25 to August 12, 2006 on the WOWOW satellite network, lasting 23 episodes. It is set in a future utopian city, Romdo, where humans and androids, called AutoReivs, coexist. The story revolves around Re-l Mayer, who starts investigating a series of murders supposedly committed by rogue robots, exposing a more complicated plot behind it.

Making / Production

Ergo Proxy was produced by Manglobe and directed by Shuko Murase. Dai Satō was the primary screenwriter, and the music was composed by Yoshihiro Ike. The animation style is dark and atmospheric, contributing to the creepy and disconcerting ambiance of the series. It was first broadcast on the WOWOW satellite network.

Actors

• Rie Saitou as Re-l Mayer: An investigator for the Citizen's Intelligence Bureau. Rie delivered an outstanding performance, capturing the character's stoic but compassionate nature effectively.
• Kōji Yusa as Vincent Law: Proxy of the dome city of Romdo. Kōji portrayed Vincent's transformation from an uninspiring immigrant to a crucial player in the grand plot brilliantly.
• Akiko Yajima as Pino: An infected AutoReiv. Akiko brought the innocent child-like robot to life, adding an emotional depth to the show.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Ergo Proxy's title is derived from the Latin phrase "Cogito ergo sum", meaning "I think, therefore I am."
• The series is filled with a lot of philosophical references.
• The series aired on the WOWOW satellite network, unusual for an anime series.

Awards

No information is available regarding Ergo Proxy receiving any awards.

Quotes

• "What you see with your eyes is not necessarily reality." - Re-l Mayer
• "All the Proxies are searching for companionship, because humans are social animals." - Vincent Law
• "In this world of Utopia, God's providence is unnecessary." - Raul Creed

Music, Soundtrack

• Opening Theme - "Kiri" by MONORAL
• Ending Theme - "PARANOID ANDROID" by Radiohead
• Ergo Proxy's score composed by Yoshihiro Ike