Texhnolyze - Recommendations

Ishmoo says...

Ergo is a lighter and slightly more pretentious series involving similar philosophical themes.  The background and character designs are equally slick and very cyberpunk.  Both deal heavily with the concept of techological advancement and human de-evolution being intertwined. 

mexigogen says...

If you liked Texhnolyze, you would like Ergo Proxy because both are set in a post-apocalyptic future where mankind is struggling to survive in enclosed communities. Both animes give you the feeling of, "What the hell is really going on!" If you liked one, you should like the other.

Ran says...

Both Ergo Proxy and Texhnolyze are very dark, and their main characters seek a similar goal: to find the truth about themselves and the confined world that they live in. In a dystopic city, everything ends up going wrong and the truth about their entire existence can only be found in the deserted remains of the planet...

sloggerK says...

Enjoy dark scenes with muted high contrast?

Enjoy the atmosphere of decaying sci-fi cities?

Enjoy plots that are more than completely obvious?

Texhnolyze and Ergo Proxy are both series with similar atmospheres and looks, even if they do end up being quite different thematically.

noocnexus says...

Bothof these play out in a futuristic, gloomy, high-tech environment. You'll most likely like this if you liked the other.

buu says...

Both of these series utilize a dark futuristic theme to portray the evolution of humanity in a closed society. If you like the overly stylistic type of anime where the story is told through the development of characters that try to find themselves amdist a harsh world, then you should try these series out.

athina says...

Ergo Proxy and Texhnolyze are very similar series. They're both set in some dark futuristic dystopian society that has an obsession with technology. Both series move in a slow pace making you wonder about what is actually going on.

tealovertoma says...

Both anime have similar dystopian settings, cyberpunk influences all over the place and quests to find one's "true self" in a rotten, dark world full of mysteries. Both anime are for a mature seinen audience that want something more than the dozen-or-so harems released every season and can be highly recommended to the intelligent viewer. Despite the similarities, Ergo Proxy is a lot easier to get into and more episodic, whereas Texhnolyze provides a more "hardcore" psychological analysis; if you're planning to watch both, start with Ergo Proxy.

puolukankukka says...

Boht Ergo Proxy and Texhnolyze draw you into a dark and complex future dystopia. They also both deal beautifully with the problematics of being human, or indeed, inhuman.

coffeebreath says...

Plotwise both Ergo Proxy and Texhnolyze are both complex sci-fi tales that take place in harsh and unnatural worlds. Life is about as sacred as a shit on the sidewalk and really the characters are just slowly trudging towards death as they deal with the conflict of wanting to cling to their own existence in living hell. Both are convoluted at times but Ergo Proxy is like a walk in the park compared to Texhnolyze which is both heavier and darker. Still, if you enjoyed the plot and themes in either then I think the other is a great recommendation for something similarly thought-provoking.

FoxMaskCain says...

The two share stunning visuals, a deep storyline, and a postapocalyptic gloom that will really pull you in. They also both show the sides of humanity we all try to hide; our fear, obsession, ego, and insecurity. If you like to think deeply during an anime and want something a bit dark, go for the one you haven't seen. It's worth it.

KarenAraragi says...

The bleakness of both series are similar.  Both have unique OP and ED. Both have unique stories and characters.  The only real difference is Texholyze is 100 percent Darker and slightly more unique.  While Ergo Proxy is the more relax version of the two.    

Spoiler but not really a spoiler but more of a warning for people who watch either series first.   Both Endings are WTF and good luck making sense of it.  

anathematized1 says...

Beyond superficial similarities (dark, technological/dystopian future, class structures, struggling to find the self, they're slow-paced with a payoff if you're patient), they're cut from two sides of the same coin. Despite being so similar in so many ways, they are opposites to each other in other ways.

Texhnolyze is grittier and darker in animation with more a focus on the world as a whole than any one person in it (but not in a "world-building" kind of way; more like the world is a character with a psychology its own), while Ergo Proxy focuses more on the individuals and their motivations and the world is inconsequential to a degree. And both end with completely different conclusions.

So if you don't like one, you might like the other. Or you could like both.

subparalien says...

Both are similar atmospherically. Personally, I find Ergo Proxy to be far less compelling. Ergo does a lot of world building up front, which makes the series feel bogged down. It is also kinda contrived.

Texhnolyze does a much better job of world building gradually.

katia84 says...

Both are weird, philosophical, dustopian, futuristic and dark and they feel similar. Same atmosphere kinda.

twokaibutevil says...

dystopian setting, gloomy colors, lots of philosophy, symbolism and art references, progress extremely slowly, and you get confused often.

VRDave says...

Lain is a phenomenal series that is both strange and wonderful at the same time. It deals heavily with technology and an alternate reality for mankind, which is very similar to Texhnolyze. If you liked one of these anime, you should give the other a try.

Imsorrykun says...

Plot and animation wise Lain and Texhnolyze fallow a simular style, both use septia tones to form a depressing mood, as well as plot complexity, it will take you more than 2 eps to fully understand what is going on.

sublime says...

Both Lain and Texhnolyze share the human/technology interaction concept. Similar art styles and a storyline designed to make you think (see headfuck) mean these two series are good watches for a fan of either.

aldat says...

There is something absolutely stunning how both Lain and Texhnolyze really express themselves through the way they were made: as animes. The story isn't plainly told, it is seen and heard and realized from the combinations of storytelling only available in anime. They both are dark and demand some thinking, they both build up by large in the wacher's head.

sothis says...

By the creators of Lain.. yet darker, and even more of a mindfuck.

kaz says...

One word: mindfuck. Serial Experiments Lain and Texhnolyze tell their unfamiliar, sci-fi/cyberpunk stories in ways unfamiliar and alien to the average viewer, yet they do fulfill their goals -- what goals those are, exactly, is up to the viewer. Nonsense, or philosophical mutterings in the form of animation? If you're looking for a mindfuck, or for an intriguing story in an original format, these two series go hand-in-hand.

mexigogen says...

If you liked Texhnolyze, you should like Serial Experiments Lain because, even though there are rather few common points in the two series, both feel like David Lynch. Both deal with existential questions and the evolution of mankind. If you're the kind of person who wants to see something that makes you think, you should like Texhnolyze and Serial Experiments Lain.

Cetonis says...

Of Yoshitoshi aBe's four works, Lain and Texhnolyze are the two that have the most in common. Both are very dark and feature main characters that are basically loners. They each deal with technology in some way, and both start off innocently enough but slowly pile on layer upon layer of complexity, culminating in something of a philosophical rampage towards the end. If you enjoyed the heavy, thought-provoking feel of one of these series you should find yourself liking the other as well.

tasanime says...

Both science fiction-based series serve to confuse the viewer with a whirlwind of dark, mysterious and oft taunting visuals, mixed messages, scrambled memories and strange plot-twists that will leave you scratching your head but gagging for more.

freakzilla says...

Both Texhnolyze and Lain have a confusing storyline that is full of plot twists and dark mysteries. Needless to say that if you want to crack your skull open and mangle your brain a bit, these are good anime for you.

scenthr says...

Both Lain and Texhnolyze continuously apply pressure to your brain as you try to understand what the author is trying to say. Both are about technology and how it collides with the basic principles of what we refer to as a human. While we don't really know how humans and technology will merge in the real world, both of these anime give us an idea of what might happen and what problems may occur.

Ran says...

Lain and Texhnolyze share the same kind of cyberpunk animation. They each have a philosophical background regarding technology and its relationship with humans, including dependence, the birth of transhumans, and the dangers that technology can represent.

ENTROPY says...

Both Lain and Texhnolyze involve elements of a dystopian future dominated and fueled by advanced technology. Although different in motivations and setting, the main characters both undergo some form of physical transformation involving technology.

subparalien says...

These series have similar atmospheres and themes. Both of them explore people's relationship with technology, but in different ways. Serial Experiments Lain is more software and Texhnolyze is more hardware.

Imsorrykun says...

Texhnolyze future plot genre along with the sense of an anarchic world isolated and controlled, with those rebelling against the new orders that have been set up, gives these animes a similar feel. Wolf’s Rain will keep you enthralled at its plot as well as slick detailed animation.

aldat says...

The future is past and what we've got in the end isn't some dreamsociety, but the ruins of a dream, barely worth living in. That seems to be the setting of both Wolf's Rain and Texhnolyze. In Texnolyze this feeling has crept into the peolple too, Wolf's Rain is somewhat lighter but still gloomy. The art is great and serves it's purpose: it expresses the overall feel of the series. Both stories are mysterious and dark.

sublime says...

Remarkable similarities will strike you watching either Texhnolyze or Wolfs Rain. "Warring" factions and an outcast group thrown into the middle of it all. Both series share a dark theme, Texhnolyze being the moodier of the two. Extremely imaginative storylines are compelling with both series and well worth a look

Cetonis says...

Wolf's Rain and Texhnolyze, despite the differences in casts, have rather similar storylines. Both anime follow the actions taken by their characters in dark, gloomy worlds that are approaching their end. If you thought one was good, you should certainly give the other a go.

tasanime says...

Texhnolyze and Wolf's Rain share similarities in setting and overall concept. Both are set in worlds which are corrupt, poverty-stricken, have ruling hierarchies and individual factions. The protagonist(s) in each series must adapt to such places where such groups reside in order to succeed in their own personal gain, whilst struggling in a dying world. Both are somewhat gloomy, yet are intriguing to view.

VnTB says...

Technolyze and Wolf's Rain both have many nice, slow moments, allowing the viewer to think about the issues that come forth in each episode. Texhnolyze is more focused on people's emotions, while Wolf's Rain is more focused on mystery, but they both contain the necessary elements to make a good, solid story.

antonitheanimefan says...

These two shows are quite similar to each other in terms of the years that they were aired, the animation an character design being all gorgeous and eye-popping in their unique ways and the overall dark tone these two shows bear. The one thing that makes it different are the themes. Wolf's Rain is all about spirituality, specifically searching for paradise, and Texhnolyze is about technology and the human soul. Yet, as I said, both of them carry a somber tone to the overall show, but Texhnolyze is much more depressing.

FoxMaskCain says...

Deep plot, post-apocalyptic doom, unique ideas, and heart wrenching character development litter these two titles. They share similar loner protagonists, a path guiding female lead, and strong themes of friendship, loss, and duty. If you liked either of these I would highly recommend the other.

subparalien says...

Atmosphere and animation style line up pretty well. Wolf's Rain is somewhat convoluted, and wolf/human dynamic is odd. Plotwise, both feature people trying to move forward in hopeless situations.

kumoyume says...

if you're seeking anime where the main characters are facing a future world where things aren't what they seem, that they must try to attain some sort of understanding and grasping their purpose then check out these two.

freakzilla says...

Though very different, these two gave me a very similar feeling. Both are serious and dark anime, though I have to admit Texhnolyze is more plot-heavy than Gungrave is.

mexigogen says...

Both Texhnolyze and Gungrave are similar in the the sense that they are dark stories involving mafia activities. The main characters are pretty similar as well; both are the silent strong types who got involved with the mafia because they simply lacked any other options.

tasanime says...

If you ever wondered how man responds to a new body that allows them to live beyond the strength of the average man, then Texhnolyze and Gungrave will provide all the answers you desire. The protagonists in each series similarly have to gain understanding of the world around them once their bodies have been physically enhanced. Each is packed to the brim with a unique outtake on life, a sense of mystery and intrigue, confusion regarding friends and foes, and is shrouded in darkness.

Funari says...

Both Texhnolyze and Gungrave are rather dark series featuring a mob drama as a large part of their storyline, yet both also show a bigger process behind it all, both having to do with the inevitable end of an era.

Both also feature a very silent and loyal (perhaps even to the point of servitude) protagonist who carry out their orders without question, leaving the audience only guessing what their own thoughts are, although Ichise starts out as quite a bit more feral than Brandon.

Also, neither series shies away from showing just what kind of price does making people super soldiers via science carry with it. Texhnolyze's violence is gruesome in a more restrained, grotesque way while in Gungrave things explode in a more adrenaline-filled way, but aside from that I'd say if one strikes your fancy, try the other.

phnsr says...

The main characters are rather similar. Both Brandon and Ichise end up physically modified, but that is less important than their ambivalent, confused outlook on life. Both join an organization they initially dislike and then try to establish their identity in relation to it, with nearly identical results. The tone/feeling of both series is quite similar as well. Bonus similarity: Both feature instrumental intro music.

herano says...

Both of these dark anime feature a silent protagonist who gets in the favor of the mafia. Animation and music are great in both. Texhnolyze is a lot trippier, but it is worth the time if you liked gungrave. Gungrave is more straitforward, but the characters are quite alike and are developed masterfully. Both feature a lot of dark human emotion. If you like one, try out the other.

FoxMaskCain says...

Dark, gloomy, and slightly futuristic, these two titles share much more than just a quite, loner protagonist. Both show the inner workings of a major criminal organization, so if you enjoy watching how the mafia works then I suggest you jump to the show you haven't seen yet.

Zabuzaxtr says...

Both anime's are showing a mafia story and both have revenge theme,however Texhnolhyze is falling into the cyberpunk genre by involving robotic limbs and such while former is not really going into those details much(computers etc.)

subparalien says...

The main characters have grit and the determination to protect something. They keep moving forward, even as everything falls apart.

VRDave says...

Ghost in the Shell is a classic amongst anime movies, and a great one at that. If you like all the technology and cybernetic enhancements in Texhnolyze, you will like them just as much in Ghost in the Shell; or maybe just the cybernetic humans in general.

sublime says...

Masanume Shirow (creator of Ghost in the Shell) often touches upon themes of the man/machine interface in his works, new technology, whether Artificial Intelligence can be considered "alive" by todays standards. It's something that Texhnolyze also scratches the surface of with the cybernetic themes and dark gritty atmosphere

freakzilla says...

Humans are seeking to improve their body mechanically, and there are those that go along with and those that try to stop it. Both Texhnolyze and GITS take a deeper view into this idea; and to give the right feeling for that view, the surroundings are somewhat similar.

tasanime says...

Both GitS and Texhnolyze are science fiction-based and are highly detailed in animation, character development and plot. Each serves to examine how superficial bodies in a superficial utopia can affect the mind that dwells within.

gyakusetsu says...

If you are into the cyberpunk thing you can't go wrong with Ghost in the Shell or Texhnolyze, unless you have no stomach for violence or gore. As long as you don't mind blood, you're good to go! These aren't for the kids.

Ran says...

Ghost in the Shell and Texhnolyze share the same dangerous ambiance in their towns, involve oppositions between two camps, and have mysterious characters that detain keys to the truth.

Proxy11 says...

Both have a cyber punk, futurisitic feel to them and are slow paced. They are a thinking man's Anime and require much attention to detail or you won't understand what's going on. Ghost in the Shell is more pretty to look at and deals more with technology and the meaning of life. While Texhnolyze Deals more with Society, Morals and the collapse of what makes us human.

subparalien says...

Body modification galore. How many wires can you add before you stop being human? The question is 'us.' Who are we when we change, and what are we capable of becoming.

CelestialVoices says...

Both anime share the same director, Hirotsugu Hamazaki, and this is massively prevelant to their uniquely shared style:

• Strong use of editing, fast disorientating shots to deliver meaning
• Story in both requires thought and patience, in both cases it is incredibly dark and powerful, complex webs spun together in a masterful manner
• Characters are developed to a limited degree focussing primarily on the 'here and now' as opposed to lengthy background
• Art-wise both are stunning; contrasting dark melancholy shades with sudden vibrant colours, and of course plenty of blood
• Music is abstract and subtle in both, not impeding but reinforcing throughout

Although the genres of these two anime appear poles apart, rightly they are, it is the unique style of narrative delivery which can strongly attract a viewer to one and if that has happened to you, try the other.

scenthr says...

Dont know exactley how Technolyze came to my mind when i was watching Shigurui but it did. Probably because the plot of Shigurui was so difficult to follow that i had the same feeling of mental pressure as when watching Technolyze.

valondar says...

Both of these series are completely grim, joyless affairs floodied with a dismally dark atmosphere - and each are directed by Hamasaki, who brings to them the same sort of arty stylistic flourishes. Beyond that they may have little in common - Texhnolyze is a dry mindfuck, Shigurui is an astonishingly visceral and disturbing experience - but fans of this director's style in one work are sure to appreciate the other.

Ikk says...

if you like this one, you are almost definitely going to like the other.

they're both by the same director, have an intense dark atmosphere about them,

coffeebreath says...

To be honest, Shigurui and Texhnolyze feel like the only recs possible for one another. & yes, this is probably 100% down to having Hiroshi Hamasaki at the helm. You can't watch either without feeling oppressed by the dark and depressing atmosphere. The stories told in both are very heavy, the characters not particularly likeable, the themes uncomfortable but sure to cause a reaction. In Texhnolyze the story is much more interesting and complex than in Shigurui which is ultimately an incomplete tale, but Shigurui will offer you a raw and unnerving level of violence to feed off. When watching either you have to be prepared as they are not easy-going.

Yukas says...

I can just repeat what was told by others: same director, same look, same feel. 

Although stories have a little of common.

vivafruit says...

Both science-fiction series show humanity using technology to shut itself off from reality. While both are fairly downbeat, both shows have intelligent and affecting storylines that should appeal to the same audience.

Ran says...

In both Pale Cocoon and Tehxnolyze, people live underground and seek the truth about what happened to the deserted surface world. Pale Cocoon is much more contemplative than the action-packed Tehxnolyze, but both have a similar thoughtful feel.

freakzilla says...

Pale Cocoon might be easier to understand, but it does have the same atmosphere as Texhnolyze: a dark and gloomy new world has become the result of mankind's missteps in the past. Just like Texhnolyze it also has an intelligent story which even adds more similarity to the two.

sloggerK says...

Pale Cocoon has some surprising similarities to Texhnolyze, which are all in a shorter, more peaceful, more hopeful, and more friendly package. Also, it has a somewhat similar artistic style, though Pale Cocoon goes much more for white/gray tones overall.

vesebeteg says...

both has dark coloured environment and atmosphere and with that both has an alienated mood

both has a futuristic and apocalyptic sense

VRDave says...

Boogipop Phantom is very dark and very strange. Texhnolyze is the same way, and both have a very intriguing and confusing storyline that seem to make you go "what the hell?" at first glance.

Imsorrykun says...

Boogiepop phantom’s sepia toning and morbid feel kin’s nicely with Texhnolyze, as well as plot intercity fits well no matter what one can say. if you are a fan of Texnolyze’s depressive psycho drama vibe then boogie pop will tickle your fancy with its indifferent compelling characters. All of which have some social problem, yet made in a way separated from them like a documentary of a sociopath or some one filming a bunch of kids playing in a play ground.

freakzilla says...

Both are very dark anime with a plot you have to keep paying attention to. Since, if you don't, you won't be able to keep track of what's going on anymore. Made to make you think and aimed at an adult audience, Boogiepop and Texhnolyze will appeal to the same people.

subparalien says...

Mysterious hopelessness countered by the characters attempting to move forward in the ways that can. Watch to be confused and intrigued.

xaemar says...

Texhnolyze and Blame are really deep into darkness! The two use cyberpunk elements to help this dark ambience. The amazing animation of both is similar in a certain way: they have mature drawings, dark colors and the same feeling. They are also far from typical anime! If you liked one, you'd certainly like the other.

Ran says...

Texhnolyze and Blame are both rather experimental anime which are far from the usual stereotypes. They are also similar in their content: each is violent, painted in dark and mature graphics, has a complex background and story and a-not-so-straightforward plot with cyberpunk elements.

snivets says...

Texhnolyze and Blame! are similarly dark, cyberpunk stories about violent futuristic worlds. Both employ a fairly roundabout method of storytelling which relies upon the viewer to connect & understand events.

Yukas says...

Blame and Texholyze are strangely interconnected.

It's easy to imagine Texhnolyze as a prequel for Blame (several thousands years before) and Killy as cyborg Ichise

vivafruit says...

The message in both anime is relatively clear: no matter how much the glories of technology and society may mask them, there will always be a savage and bestial side to humankind that will can never be stripped away. As well as this, both anime carry a complicated plotline, brutal imagery, and a decidedly bleak ending. If you enjoy watching science fiction that delves into an uglier side of human nature and don't mind a slow moving plot, then either one should be well worth the watch.

freakzilla says...

These two are surely top recommendations for each other, as both Jin-Roh and Texhnolyze are hard to follow stories about the violence of human nature and the quest for power. Also, the animation seems very similar and you get the same dark and mysterious feeling from both anime.

MaxPower33 says...

These two anime productions are very similar, both in feel and certain plot elements. Both productions revolve around a socially dysfunctional man, and his relationship with a woman who is important to multiple waring factions. Both are grimy and dark, with political undertones, and can definitely be confusing. If you liked either the other is worth checking out.