“The real question is why are the proxies fighting each other? I don't get it!” Reddit · r/watchinganime · 10 years ago
Reviews generally praise the episode for its atmospheric horror and fluid animation. However, some critics find the show's philosophical references "too on the nose" or even "arbitrary". Reviews of Ergo Proxy Episode 8 Ergo Proxy Episode 8
Vincent and Pino arrive at the war-torn dome city of (or Halos). The city is locked in a brutal conflict with the invading AutoReivs from the neighboring dome, Asura. “The real question is why are the proxies
“Episode 8 isn't one of my favorites and at first felt to me almost filler-like in placement and structure. However, it's certainly not a filler episode in actuality... it's very important for several reasons.” Anime Rants · 4 years ago Reviews of Ergo Proxy Episode 8 Vincent and
: After being falsely accused of murdering soldiers, Vincent and Pino are thrown into a prison where the city's women are kept—possibly for "protection" or due to a darker societal shift where they were deemed "useless" for reproduction due to artificial wombs.
: Vincent’s attacks often target the eyes (Senex has a third eye on her mask), symbolizing a "spark of enlightenment" or insight delivered through destruction. Critical Perspective