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Texhnolyze

Original title: Tekunoraizu
  • TV Series
  • 20032003
  • TV-MATV-MA
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7.6/10
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Texhnolyze (2003)
AnimationDramaSci-Fi
In a man-made underground society, descendants of a banished generation vie for control of the crumbling city of Lux. Ichise, an orphan turned prize fighter, loses a leg and an arm to satisf... Read allIn a man-made underground society, descendants of a banished generation vie for control of the crumbling city of Lux. Ichise, an orphan turned prize fighter, loses a leg and an arm to satisfy an enraged fight promoter. On the brink of death he is taken in by a young woman doctor ... Read allIn a man-made underground society, descendants of a banished generation vie for control of the crumbling city of Lux. Ichise, an orphan turned prize fighter, loses a leg and an arm to satisfy an enraged fight promoter. On the brink of death he is taken in by a young woman doctor and used as a guinea pig for the next evolution of Texhnolyze. With his new limbs, Ichise ... Read all
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  • Stars
    • Liam O'Brien
    • Michael Forest
    • Patrick Seitz
  • Stars
    • Liam O'Brien
    • Michael Forest
    • Patrick Seitz
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      Ichise himself never talks until about halfway through the third episode.
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    10/10
    First few episodes are alienating, but afterwards becomes accessible and brilliant
    With minimal dialogue and an overwhelming emphasis on atmosphere, Texhnolyze's first episode can be off-putting. While there are elements of surrealism in the visuals, this is more of an artistic direction and does not extend to the plot - which for the most part is founded in reality.

    While the show's first few episodes were inaccessible and seemingly pretentious, I was surprised that they managed to be entertaining. The overarching plot does not reveal itself until episode 7 of the show. From this point the show becomes far more involved and exciting, and the emotional aspects of characters are developed as the show progresses.

    The action sequences are fun to watch but always tasteful, and I think it's the well-handled balance between the violent scenes and more subdued, detached dialogue between characters that made this show great.

    The pacing might be alienating to most people, however I never felt that the show tried too hard to appear smart or "artistic".

    Texhnolyze is a demanding series - it is not until after episode 10 that each episode becomes filled with clear plot developments - but what is most noteworthy about the series is the final 3 episodes, which are refreshingly beautiful and haunting.
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      • April 16, 2003 (Japan)
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