Ergo Proxy: Purpose in the Apocalypse
Ergo Proxy, an existential cyberpunk nightmare, was one of the earliest flagship properties of Studio Manglobe (2002-2015). Matthew Roe (@TheCriticlysm) takes a look back at the 2006 series to re-examine its philosophical foundations.
Chapters:
00:00 - Why Am I Here?
01:07 - Humanity's Existential Crisis
01:40 - René Descartes and the Cogito Dictum
03:06 - Plot Synopsis
04:41 - Raison d'être
05:19 - The Cogito Virus
06:40 - Iggy and "Wrong Way Home"
07:40 - Show, Don't Tell
08:27 - Color and Character Design
09:20 - Potential and Shortcomings
11:20 - Style as Substance
12:23 - Conclusions
You can find Matt's other video essays (including those for ANN) listed in his Anime Academia playlist: • Anime Academia
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