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2003
1 Season
7.5 (3,284)

Texhnolyze is a Japanese anime television series that aired on Fuji TV in 2003. It is a dark and brooding story that takes place in an underground city called Lux. The show explores themes such as violence, power, and identity in a world where people have lost their humanity.

The series is set in a dystopian future, where the surface of the earth has become uninhabitable due to some unknown catastrophic event. The remaining humans live in underground cities, where they struggle to survive amidst constant strife and violence. The city of Lux is ruled by three factions- the Organo, the Salvation Union, and the Raffia. These organizations are involved in a power struggle for control of the city.

The series follows the experiences of several characters, who are all affected by the power struggles in the city. Ichise, the main protagonist, is a young prizefighter who gets caught up in the conflict between the factions. He is left for dead after a brutal fight, but is given a second chance when he is fitted with Texhnolyze, a type of advanced cybernetic prosthesis. However, he soon discovers that his new enhancements have left him vulnerable to the machinations of the power-hungry factions.

On the other side of the city, we have Ran, the head of the Organo. She is a ruthless and powerful woman who will stop at nothing to maintain her hold on the city. Her subordinate, Onishi, is the leader of the Raffia faction, but is caught in a precarious position between the Organo and the Salvation Union.

The Salvation Union is represented by a young girl, Eriko, who is seeking to change the status quo in the city. She is aided by a researcher named Shinji, who is studying the origins of Texhnolyze and its effects on the human body. Through their work, they uncover a conspiracy that threatens to destroy the balance of power in Lux.

The show is known for its dark and nihilistic themes, which are reinforced by its stark and minimalist art style. The animation is fluid and detailed, with a muted color palette that reflects the dreary and oppressive environment of the underground city. The sound design is also noteworthy, with a haunting and ambient soundtrack that adds to the show's dark and brooding atmosphere.

Texhnolyze is a challenging and thought-provoking series that poses difficult questions about the nature of power and identity. It is a show that rewards careful viewing and contemplation, and is not recommended for those seeking light entertainment. However, for those willing to engage with its themes, the show offers a unique and unforgettable experience that will linger long after the final credits roll.

Texhnolyze is a series that ran for 1 seasons (22 episodes) between April 19, 2003 and on Fuji TV

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Seasons

22. Rogue 22 Myth

September 24, 2003

Everything unfolds exactly as the Seer had envisioned. As the war between the humans and the Shapes comes to an end, those remaining succumb to the city's insanity. Longing only to protect Ran, Ichise fulfills her prophecy in his last acts of desperation.

21. Rogue 21 Encephalopathy

Ichise struggles down the air shaft as his texhnolyzed limbs lose power, only to find the underground city devoid of power and on the brink of destruction. Shinji heads to the Hill on a fool's errand to eliminate the Class.

20. Rogue 20: Hades

September 17, 2003

Ichise's mission to return to Lux is delayed by a familiar face - on a brand new body.

19. Rogue 19: Heavenward

September 17, 2003

Ichise and Doc head above ground to warn the government about Kano's threats - only to find people patiently awaiting their fate.

18. Rogue 18 Throne

September 10, 2003

Ran flees Gabe and creates a gathering at the Obelisk. When Onishi arrives at the Hill, he is granted guidance to stop Kano before he achieves his ultimate goal.

17. Rogue 17 Dependence

September 3, 2003

The Class spares no one in the slaughter to "clean" the streets of Lux. Every man now fights desperately to survive, regardless of their former ties. Hal returns to show off his new strength and settle his score with Shinji.

16. Rogue 16 Strain

August 20, 2003

Ran struggles to accept her role as the Seer, which stirs up threats from those who rely on her clairvoyance. An army of fully-texhnolyzed beings invade Lux to snuff out the 100 year era of violent gang wars.

15. Rogue 15: Shapes

August 14, 2003

Reports of several men going missing include sightings of a ghost-like figure at every scene. Deceit runs rampant within Organo, and Ichise is roped into a murderous scheme. Meanwhile, a member from the Class pays Onishi a visit.

14. Rogue 14: Rejection

August 1, 2003

Violence still taints the territories of Lux. Doc calls Ichise in to repair his hand-and to use him as her key to escape the city and return home. When things don't go quite as planned, Ichise's killing instinct takes over.

13. Rogue 13: Vista

July 25, 2003

Onishi visits the Elder of Gabe for advice and receives a message from the Seer about his future. When she tells Ichise her visions of his future, he swears that he won't allow it.

12. Rogue 12: Precognition

July 16, 2003

After joining Organo, Ichise starts working with Toyama. Ran is wandering the streets alone when he sees her, and she is soon consumed by visions of his future.

11. Rogue 11: Vagrant

July 4, 2003

Attempting to take over Organo, one of Onishi's former allies fails to make an impression on the Rakan and the Union. Ichise joins in a hunt for a man responsible for the recent bombing to clear Onishi's name and stop the swine trying to take his place.

10. Rogue 10: Conclusion

June 26, 2003

The struggle for control of Lux continues. Two factions plan to take advantage of the other's recent weaknesses, but the outsider orchestrating the mayhem reveals his motives Shinji. Then, Onishi finally faces the antagonist in a deadly showdown.

9. Rogue 9: Wiggle

June 13, 2003

Mayhem follows Onishi as Organo loses faith in his power as a leader. A messenger delivers a warning that investigations from above the city have begun. When Onishi returns home, it is evident that there is little room for wrong moves or carelessness.

8. Rogue 8: Crucible

June 6, 2003

The level of violence rises after an unidentified arson sets fire to Alliance headquarters. Shinji and his Rakan thugs interrupt Onishi's attempt to negotiate with the leader of Alliance - inciting a bloody war on the streets.

7. Rogue 7: Plot

May 28, 2003

Onishi releases Ichise from captivity after Doc performs a few repairs on his prosthetics. Then, tension between Organo and the Alliance rises as a masked assassin lays waste to members of both factions.

6. Rogue 6: Repetition

May 22, 2003

After wrecking her car on a desolate highway, Doc meets a man from outside the city. Ichise finally realizes the strength of his texhnolyzed parts, and proves he has the mettle to confront the man who put him in his position.

5. Rogue 5: Loiter

May 15, 2003

Disoriented from the procedure's effect on his body, Ichise escapes from Doc's lab before he is fully adjusted to his new limbs and distorted vision. Then he gets a brutal greeting from Ishii on the streets-but he may have a follower on his side.

4. Rogue 4: Synapse

May 1, 2003

Yoshi analyzes the politics of Lux and the switch in leadership from the Elder of Gabe to Onishi. Meanwhile, the doctor performs the operation on Ichise - who isn't ready to accept his new lease on life just yet.

3. Rogue 3: Texhnophile

May 1, 2003

Ichise wakes up in a lab where a beautiful doctor has taken him in and prepares a set of new limbs for him using a new experimental Texhnolyze process. Elsewhere, men from the Alliance attempt to assassinate one of Organ's top men, Onishi.

2. Rogue 2: Forfeiture

April 24, 2003

In a fit of blind rage, Ichise tries to attack and loses his left leg to the same blade. Left to live in his mutilated state, he drags himself through the alleyways.

1. Rogue 1: Stranger

April 19, 2003

Ichise is a prize fighter in the city of Lux. When a meeting with a hired woman goes awry, he is tracked down by a member of Organ-who cruelly severs his right arm.

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Where to Watch Texhnolyze

Texhnolyze is available for streaming on the Fuji TV website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Texhnolyze on demand at and Crunchyroll.