Ep 3. Mazecity

In Ergo Proxy season 1 episode 3 titled "Mazecity", the story focuses on Re-l Mayer, a young woman who is part of an elite group that oversees the various cities of Romdo, a utopian society in a post-apocalyptic world. In this episode, Re-l and her autoreiv assistant Iggy take a trip to a city called "Mazecity" in search of Vincent Law, a fellow citizen who has gone missing.

At first, Mazecity appears to be a bustling metropolis with advanced technology and a fast-paced lifestyle. However, as Re-l and Iggy explore deeper into the city, they realize that something is off. Mazecity is essentially a giant maze, with walls and paths constantly shifting to disorient those who enter. The people who live there seem to thrive on the chaos and challenge of navigating the maze.

Re-l and Iggy soon discover that Vincent Law is actually one of the city's top navigators, and has been participating in a dangerous game with other navigators to be the first to reach the center of the maze. However, their search for Vincent becomes complicated when they are detained by the city's leader, a man named Halosmith who is intent on keeping them trapped in Mazecity as well.

As Re-l and Iggy try to find a way out of Mazecity and escape Halosmith's grasp, they encounter strange and unsettling creatures that seem to be watching their every move. They also discover that Vincent Law may hold the key to the mystery surrounding the "Proxy", a mythic figure that is said to be the cause of the world's destruction and the key to rebuilding it.

Throughout the episode, Re-l must confront her own beliefs and assumptions about the world she lives in as she uncovers more about Vincent and the true nature of Mazecity. The episode ends on a cliffhanger as Re-l, Iggy, and Vincent are forced to confront a dangerous foe that threatens their very survival.

Overall, Ergo Proxy season 1 episode 3 "Mazecity" is a thrilling and thought-provoking entry into the series. With its stunning visuals, complex world-building, and intense action sequences, the episode sets the stage for even more mysteries and revelations to come.