In Anime Fashion
It's thundering outside with a mad clap of rain and lightening. As the world is turning against us in a hateful fashion, reminding us of how insignificant we are under the protective roofs. While the climate changes from calm to a storm in seconds.
This is the perfect weather for a Japanese anime detective thriller turned science fiction called Ergo Proxy. The feeling couldn't be more mundane.
Which puts us in place of this particular anime cartoon which strikes a chord with the fantastic nature of robots blending with humanity. It begins as a detective story with Re-I Mayer, a citizen of a future city, who is tracking down a criminal putting a dent in the perfect world she lives in.
There is more story to the criminal she is following. And there is more story to her. And the story itself leads to an eventful series of plot twists.
I'm very particular when it comes to Japanese anime. I don't like all of it. In fact, most of it I could do without. Some of the stuff is a childish rendering of drawings that can only be mildly irritating. However, some anime such as Ergo Proxy rises above the norm and consider it a bona fide presentation of words and picture in a single beauty.
I would put this one along with the Ghost in the Shell and Robin Witch Hunter for its stark animated realism. And the story in which is concocts.
There are some nice references to the Blade Runner film which is considered one of the classics from an earlier era of science fiction. The setting of this anime is very similar to the film: much of it is dark, decryptic, a neglected corner of progress. While some of the administrative buildings look like temples without dirt or grime. They are beautiful resevoirs of progress.
The story itself is nicely handled. It splits up into two very different points of views which crosses paths at the very beginning of the story and later comes to crossing paths once more. The first point of view is from a detective named Re-I Mayer who is a cold, calculating person. Even her handgun is modeled after the same make belonging to Blade Runner Rick Deckard in the film.
The second point of view belongs to Vincent Law who is pivotal to the story. His solitary figure and history remains an elusive one until the middle of the series when his role grows more important.
Here the idea of robots going amok is portrayed here. When they are infected by a virus and begin to have emotions themselves, they begin to explore the outer perimeters than what they're used to. And while the city remains a perfect gift of humanity, it is the outside world that remains to be dangerous territory. This is where many mysteries lurk. The weather remains terrible. There are outsiders. And there are ever greater enemies of the city.
I do like this series very much. I paid full price for this particular box set and find it worth every penny. The beautiful and lush animation makes it all the worthwhile. And the figure and eastern features of Re-I, looking like a gothic angel, is certainly one of the most beautiful girls in anime. But her personality is complex enough to make her interesting.
There is a lovely theme song "Kiri" sung by the Japanese group Monora, though it is done in English with a very provactive voice.
As with all anime productions, this one is based on an original Magma comic book. And it works very well. The story is a delicate one which explores the truth of evolution and deception.
This particular series is only 23 shows which makes it far more compact and detailed than most. Therefore one must follow the storyline to the letter. But none of it is distracting enough from the written word. Moreover, it's a perfect marriage of pictures and words here. If you're anything like me, you'll want to listen to the original Japanese language to make the foreign quality more complete. And I always prefer listening to these shows in their native language. No other exceptions.
It's a beautiful series. And one should invest the time into getting to know the story and following through the maze like qualities of recluses and lonely people who live in a divided world of love and hate. Of violence and peace. Of robots and humans.
This is the perfect weather for a Japanese anime detective thriller turned science fiction called Ergo Proxy. The feeling couldn't be more mundane.
Which puts us in place of this particular anime cartoon which strikes a chord with the fantastic nature of robots blending with humanity. It begins as a detective story with Re-I Mayer, a citizen of a future city, who is tracking down a criminal putting a dent in the perfect world she lives in.
There is more story to the criminal she is following. And there is more story to her. And the story itself leads to an eventful series of plot twists.
I'm very particular when it comes to Japanese anime. I don't like all of it. In fact, most of it I could do without. Some of the stuff is a childish rendering of drawings that can only be mildly irritating. However, some anime such as Ergo Proxy rises above the norm and consider it a bona fide presentation of words and picture in a single beauty.
I would put this one along with the Ghost in the Shell and Robin Witch Hunter for its stark animated realism. And the story in which is concocts.
There are some nice references to the Blade Runner film which is considered one of the classics from an earlier era of science fiction. The setting of this anime is very similar to the film: much of it is dark, decryptic, a neglected corner of progress. While some of the administrative buildings look like temples without dirt or grime. They are beautiful resevoirs of progress.
The story itself is nicely handled. It splits up into two very different points of views which crosses paths at the very beginning of the story and later comes to crossing paths once more. The first point of view is from a detective named Re-I Mayer who is a cold, calculating person. Even her handgun is modeled after the same make belonging to Blade Runner Rick Deckard in the film.
The second point of view belongs to Vincent Law who is pivotal to the story. His solitary figure and history remains an elusive one until the middle of the series when his role grows more important.
Here the idea of robots going amok is portrayed here. When they are infected by a virus and begin to have emotions themselves, they begin to explore the outer perimeters than what they're used to. And while the city remains a perfect gift of humanity, it is the outside world that remains to be dangerous territory. This is where many mysteries lurk. The weather remains terrible. There are outsiders. And there are ever greater enemies of the city.
I do like this series very much. I paid full price for this particular box set and find it worth every penny. The beautiful and lush animation makes it all the worthwhile. And the figure and eastern features of Re-I, looking like a gothic angel, is certainly one of the most beautiful girls in anime. But her personality is complex enough to make her interesting.
There is a lovely theme song "Kiri" sung by the Japanese group Monora, though it is done in English with a very provactive voice.
As with all anime productions, this one is based on an original Magma comic book. And it works very well. The story is a delicate one which explores the truth of evolution and deception.
This particular series is only 23 shows which makes it far more compact and detailed than most. Therefore one must follow the storyline to the letter. But none of it is distracting enough from the written word. Moreover, it's a perfect marriage of pictures and words here. If you're anything like me, you'll want to listen to the original Japanese language to make the foreign quality more complete. And I always prefer listening to these shows in their native language. No other exceptions.
It's a beautiful series. And one should invest the time into getting to know the story and following through the maze like qualities of recluses and lonely people who live in a divided world of love and hate. Of violence and peace. Of robots and humans.
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