Within the domed city of Romdo lies one of the last human civilizations on Earth. Thousands of years ago, a global ecological catastrophe doomed the planet; now, life outside these domes is virtually impossible. To expedite mankind’s recovery, “AutoReivs,” humanoid-like robots, have been created to assist people in their day-to-day lives. However, AutoReivs have begun contracting an enigmatic disease called the “Cogito Virus” which grants them self-awareness. Re-l Mayer, granddaughter of Romdo’s ruler, is assigned to investigate this phenomenon alongside her AutoReiv partner Iggy. But what begins as a routine investigation quickly spirals into a conspiracy as Re-l is confronted by humanity’s darkest sins.
Elsewhere in Romdo, an AutoReiv specialist by the name of Vincent Law must also face his demons when surreal events begin occurring around him. Re-l, Iggy, Vincent, and the child AutoReiv named Pino, will form an unlikely faction as they struggle to uncover Romdo’s mysteries and ultimately, discover the true purpose of the mythical beings called “Proxies.”
Alternative Titles
- English: Ergo Proxy
- Japanese: エルゴプラクシー
Information
- Type: TV
- Episodes: 23
- Status: Finished Airing
- Aired: Feb 25, 2006 to Aug 12, 2006
- Premiered: Winter 2006
- Broadcast: Saturdays at 19:00 (JST)
- Producers: Geneon Universal Entertainment, WOWOW, Sakura Create
- Licensors: Funimation, Geneon Entertainment USA
- Studios: Manglobe
- Source: Original
- Genres: Psychological, Mystery, Sci-Fi
- Duration: 25 min. per ep.
- Rating: R – 17+ (violence & profanity)