Texhnolyze 2003
What is Texhnolyze?
Texhnolyze is a Japanese experimental anime television series produced by Madhouse that aired on Fuji Television from April 16, 2003, to September 24, 2003. Created by Yasuyuki Ueda with a screenplay by Chiaki J.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2003
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 20
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 17, 2003
- Last aired
- Sep 25, 2003
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Fuji TV
- Genres
- Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
Texhnolyze is a Japanese experimental anime television series produced by Madhouse that aired on Fuji Television from April 16, 2003, to September 24, 2003. Created by Yasuyuki Ueda with a screenplay by Chiaki J. Konaka and character designs by Yoshitoshi ABe, the series was directed by Hiroshi Hamasaki. The story is set in Lux, a man-made underground city that its denizens treat as a sentient force. The narrative follows Ichise, an orphan and prize fighter who loses an arm and a leg after offending a fight promoter. As the city crumbles, three factions compete for control: the Organo, a professional conglomerate involved in the prosthetics business; the Union, a fanatical populist group; and Racan, a group of Texhnolyzed youths. The series consists of twenty episodes and explores the lives of the descendants of a banished generation living in fear and despair. The production features voice performances from actors including Liam O'Brien, Patrick Seitz, Michael Forest, and Shizuka Ito.
Should you watch it?
“In the subterranean city of Lux, three factions struggle for power amidst a decaying civilization.”
- unique narrative structure
- immersive world-building
- slow pacing
- heavy tone
Watch it if you enjoy experimental anime that explores themes of societal collapse and existential despair.
The series features a dark, somber tone and depicts a gritty, underground society.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 20 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Stranger Apr 17, 2003
- E2 Forfeiture Apr 24, 2003
- E3 Texhnophile May 1, 2003
- E4 Synapse May 1, 2003
- E5 Loiter May 15, 2003
- E6 Repetition May 22, 2003
- E7 Plot May 29, 2003
- E8 Crucible Jun 5, 2003
- E9 Wiggle Jun 12, 2003
- E10 Conclusion Jun 26, 2003
- E11 Vagrant Jul 3, 2003
- E12 Precognition Jul 17, 2003
- E13 Vista Jul 24, 2003
- E14 Rejection Jul 31, 2003
- E15 Shapes Aug 14, 2003
- E16 Strain Aug 21, 2003
- E17 Dependence Sep 4, 2003
- E18 Throne Sep 11, 2003
- E19 Encephalopathy Sep 18, 2003
- E20 Myth Sep 25, 2003
Frequently asked questions
What is the setting of the series?
The story is set in a fictional, man-made underground city called Lux.
Who produced the series?
The series was animated by the studio Madhouse.
Who directed the series?
The series was directed by Hiroshi Hamasaki.
What are the primary factions?
The factions vying for control are the Organo, the Union, and the Racan.
What is the core premise?
The narrative focuses on the power struggles and decline of a civilization living in an underground society.