Set in a future where robots and man live in a strange symbiotic relationship, this fascinating series tells the story of Re-l Mayer, a female detective from the Civilian Intelligence Office whose investigation into a series of grisly murders leads her to uncover a government plot that could destroy the world. Anime fans will find the plot to Ergo Proxy familiar…at least in the beginning. Like all great mysteries, the story being told here is multi-layered and the creators do a fantastic job of peeling back those layers in surprising, sometimes shocking ways: Seemingly secondary characters you don’t pay attention to suddenly become the focal point of the investigation. Visually, the story is just as strong, both in terms of the stylistic rendering of the characters – human and robot — and the haunting atmosphere of the world they inhabit. The tension never lets up over the 23 episodes, leading you to an ending that is totally satisfying.
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