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Ergo Proxy is a sci-fi TV anime series with screenplay by Dai Satou, among others.

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Ergo Proxy is a sci-fi TV anime series with screenplay by Dai Satō, among others.

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What philosophical concepts and/or authors are referenced in the series Ergo Proxy?

As the series develops, it seems that Ergo Proxy has a growing number of philosophical references: The concept of Anamnesis in episode 11. The Council/Collective figures. All the events in episode 20. Every discussion Vincent has with Ergo about…
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What is the relation between Ergo Proxy and Vincent Law?

I understand that one of them is actually the other. At first we are led to believe that Vincent is Ergo. But toward the end of the series, we discover something but I am not sure what it means: Ergo created Vincent to run away from himself. Also,…
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Is it known if Ergo Proxy is really set in our world?

In Wikipedia's page on Ergo Proxy, it is stated that: The story begins in a futuristic domed city called Romdeau, built to protect its citizens after a global ecological disaster thousands of years prior. And the "thousands of years" part leads…
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How did emigrants survive outside in Ergo Proxy?

In episode 21, it was shown that Romdeau was in a state of disarray. Many opted to leave the city instead of staying inside. However, what I noticed is that emigrants seem to be able to leave their home cities without gas masks or any protective…
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What is the meaning behind Re-l's name?

In one episode we see Re-l's name on a computer terminal. However where the "-" is, we see it's actually supposed to be an "A" as the rest of the letter is just visible. This means her name may have been supposed to be Real. I am wondering: if there…
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Explain about Ergo Proxy and Proxy one and their relation with Monard Proxy

I just now finished Ergo Proxy and have few questions regarding it. Please Help 1) Who loved Monard Proxy initially? Proxy One or Ergo Proxy? 2) Who created Romdo? Proxy One or Ergo Proxy? 3) Why did Proxy One create Ergo Proxy in the first Place?…
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Could FP-shell kill Ergo Proxy?

This question contains spoilers for the whole anime. Ergo Proxy, being imperfect creation of Proxy One, is shown to be immune to sunrays (all other proxies die when in direct sunlight). It seems to me, that FP-shell, which works by emiting UV rays…
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