Ergo Proxy

I just watched the second episode, and I actually enjoyed it a lot better. I followed it more than I did the first episode, and while I still have no idea what's going on, I love the air of conspiracy and deceit and such. This show is slick. I love it I love it. Can't wait until I can watch the next... in a few hours...

How ya doing, buddy?

Oh YES.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Good news. I was informed that the RAW for the new HD versions are getting a filesize upgrade and some quality KAA like filters. 230MB isn't enough for HD imo, so its all good.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Episode 3 watched

Spoiler:

Something doesn't add up. How did Vincent escape Proxy in the mall? That was not explained in episode 3 and we're launch straight into the police chasing him! Why did he open his eyes when I faced the Proxy in the mall? BLEH

FELIPE NO

Well HD TV verion is usually out 5-6 days after normal version. It's in MKV and 1280x720 resolution. In my signature you have HD TV version of 2nd Episode and Normal version or 3rd one. 60% of Episode 3 so far.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Spoiler:

I'm also wanting to know how he managed to escape from the end of episode 2; he was cornered!. Although, maybe the "dreamy" sequence at the beginning of episode 3 explains it. Proxy got him but decided to let him live. Remember something walking off the train as Vincent wakes up o_0

I am ofically HOOKED.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Opening Theme: "kiri" by MONORAL
Ending Theme: "Paranoid Android" by Radiohead

Finaly we have Opening!! It's.... AWESOME!! Need this track!!

As for the Episode it self as I was asking for action... her I got it =D A LOT of it!!

Another episode will be called Ergo Proxy™ Episode 4: Futu-risk.

Spoiler:

There's nowhere I can't reach.

So uh, is anyone else's audio way out of sync on episode 2?

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Use VLC Player. This sort of problem I believe is discussed earlier in this thread. We don't know what is up, but the syncronization is solved in that player, and one other.

Spoiler:

In regards to episode 3, yes, they do not explain how exactly he got away from the Proxy. However, I suspect it has more something to do with an unknown underlying link that he has with Proxy, that is obviously not explained.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

At the beginning of the thread, after watching episode 1, I said I didn't know if I'd actually like Ergo Proxy. Well, after three episodes, I can say I definitely like it. It felt like episode three only lasted 10 minutes though.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Originally Posted by Fjordor

Spoiler:

In regards to episode 3, yes, they do not explain how exactly he got away from the Proxy. However, I suspect it has more something to do with an unknown underlying link that he has with Proxy, that is obviously not explained.

Spoiler:

Well I don't know it either but he was able to run from him all the time so he could jut open the door that had stuck at the end and run in to the metro station. Then get back on train and faint.

or

Proxy got him and make him fall a sleep. But it wasn't Proxy he was dreaming about it was his 2nd form that we saw earlier in Lil's bathroom. Besides we finally saw his real eyes and they look weird...

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

I actually have everyone's sigs/avatars to thank for this, too. I wasn't too interested after watching the first episode but seeing the links to 2/3 in B4-Hunter's sig convinced me to download them anyway and I'm glad I did. I'll definitely be keeping up with it if the episodes keep getting better like Episode 3 did.

How ya doing, buddy?

Well, 3 episodes in and this show still kinda sucks.

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Imagine Witch Hunter Robin only set in a futuristic Distopia, and without witches. Ergo Proxy in a nutshell. With characters you could never care about, and a world so morose and depressing, it's a wonder why people even get the green light for this stuff.

Ergo Proxy is a Cyberpunk show set in a futuristic domed city, which is a "Communistic," I guess, society that considers itself a Utopia, though from the perspective of the viewer, it is a Dystopia. This boring Utopia is ruled by an old man in a Hannibal Lecter mask, four talking statues, and has some departments that don't really get much screentime, and you're not even sure ever do.

There's one character, and another character, and another character. They're all very boring, and you won't care about any of them. The protagonist is some chick whose name I forget, and you know it's her because she's got tons of eyeshadow. Her partner, Iggy, is an autorave, which is bound to be a meaningless term to make you think that these things aren't just androids. Autoraves are androids. Did I give that away?

The only other character worth mentioning, is some guy named Law, and he wears a red suit and walks around with his eyes closed. He was chased by the boogeyman, and now he's being chased by the Po Po. It's not clear why he's being chased, even to himself. Which is phenomenal for the viewer. I think he's dead now. Which was great, because he was the only character who was even remotely interesting.

The boogeyman is some monster, that isn't human, or an autorave, but it can kill people easily. They're called Proxies for some reason, and I use the word "They" because there's two of them, one of which has only showed up once in three episodes. They attacked Gothy McTitties and the show revolves around them existing. WEEEEEEEEEEEEE

If it seems like I don't know what's going on, you'd be absolutely right. The plot is unveiled through increadibly vague dialogue that would make the creators of Evangelion blush. Meaning that while teenagers and virgins think it's deep and mysterious, it makes me want to reverse the continuum of space and time to a point where I could have elected not to watch this show and waste my life.

What Ergo Proxy does have going for it is great art, and character design. Unfortunately, all of the art is bleak and depressing, and all of the characters wear black. This kind of art direction works great for Cyberpunks like Blade Runner, which are feature-length, but for something that could potentially go on for 14 hours, it is BOOOORING. There is no color in this show. Everything in the world is black, silver, grey, or sand. Combine that with a soundtrack that sounds like a Boards of Canada album, and this show is boring.

I suppose the ultimate problem with the show is it's pacing. There is none. Everything blends in seamlessly with the next scene, often leaving the viewer disoriented, and unaware of the plot progression before him. Things happen that go entirely unnoticed. I mean, this show makes the death of a baby boring. Infanticide, inaffective. Nothing exciting. Again, thanks to that Boards of Canada soundtrack, which is either morose and wailing, or more often than not, isn't even playing.

Wow is this show boring.

I'd like to think this'll get better, but as was the case with Witch Hunter Robin, I highly doubt it. And wow is it boring.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Originally Posted by Forsety

I actually have everyone's sigs/avatars to thank for this, too. I wasn't too interested after watching the first episode but seeing the links to 2/3 in B4-Hunter's sig convinced me to download them anyway and I'm glad I did. I'll definitely be keeping up with it if the episodes keep getting better like Episode 3 did.

Well good that someone notice it =P

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Don't hate on the soundtrack, Boards of Canada rock. Who's composing this series anyway?

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by B4-Hunter

Well good that someone notice it =P

Actually, I have Encephalon and his sig to thank for my interest.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Release dates of another episodes till nine. Some weird names for them cause they are different from the one that we have in anime it self.

Episodes Original Airdate

Originally Posted by Fjordor

Actually, I have Encephalon and his sig to thank for my interest.

>_> Ohh...

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

Just watched the third episode as well. <3 opening song. But even more, <3 Pino... so adorable.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Originally Posted by nazpyro

Just watched the third episode as well. <3 opening song. But even more, <3 Pino... so adorable.

Well I posted rip somewhere... few post earlier.

[RAW] Ergo Proxy™ Episode 4: Futu-risk

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Does anyone else have weird buzzing when some people talk in Ep3? And which group do you think guys are subbing it the best?

This series looks pretty sweet. Should be a lot of twists

FELIPE NO

I watch [Y-F&A-U] and I have no sound problems. Could be codec or drivers problem.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Originally Posted by lordo

Does anyone else have weird buzzing when some people talk in Ep3? And which group do you think guys are subbing it the best?

This series looks pretty sweet. Should be a lot of twists

I have put the newest torrents(as of afew says ago) with the group and the rating of the subs from Anibd on the first post, go check it out

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Dang it!!! Third episode really got my attention....That guy in the opening is Vincent right? kewl

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by Minoko

Dang it!!! Third episode really got my attention....That guy in the opening is Vincent right? kewl

No it's Mother Teresa =) Owkozz it's him. Opening is great by the way =).

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Originally Posted by Bradylama

Well, 3 episodes in and this show still kinda sucks.



I'd like to think this'll get better, but as was the case with Witch Hunter Robin, I highly doubt it. And wow is it boring.

Ripoff of Texnolyze and GITS,rather than Witchhunterobin.

EP creator said:
"we become who we are because of our environment, or because of things that are inherent in us"

Same Nature vs Nurture concept of GITS.:doh:

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?