Catalyst Castle

I just finished watching the anime Ergo Proxy. So here's my review:

Ergo Proxy is a science fiction suspense anime television series, featuring a beautiful combination of 2D digital animation and 3D computer effects. The series focuses heavily on the psychology and mentality of its protagonists. I might would describe it as a cross between Kino's Journey and Wolf's Rain.

The story takes place in a futuristic, post-apocolyptic world where the invironment has been ruined and most humans live inside of large domed cities. Only the outcasts of society live outside. The story follows two main characters, an internal security agent named Re-I Mayer and an imigrant from another city named Vincent Law. It isn't long before they get caught up in an intrecate conspiracy involving robots that have been infected with a computer virus, and a mysterious monster called a Proxy. Their actions lead them into trouble, and they eventually embark on a journey across the ruined landscape searching for answers.

The characters are the focus of the show. They are interesting and well developed, with compelling motivations. The plot is a little hard to follow at times, but just when you think you're totally lost, the story usually comes around and explains itself. The ending is where a lot of animes seem to falter. Ergo Proxy's ending was satisfying, though a bit vauge. It delivers mostly half answers, but it provides all of the most important explainations. While it ends with a note of finality, it also leaves me thinking that there could be more to tell about these characters and this world.

All-in-all, I would probably rate it 4 stars out of 5. The complete collection is a bit pricy at around $60, but I might would buy it if it was on sale.