5/5 Absolutely flawlessly awesome!
  by N. Nozari (USA)
This series is, with no doubt, one of the best sci-fi visual creations ever. Beware though! It's not for the weak! If you're one of those people who like an uncomplicated clean story with tolerable violence and logical conclusions this is probably not for you. Otherwise, sit tight and enjoy the wonder: it's inhumane and beautiful...

4/5 Only good at night
  by In the Forest (Philly)
I had this review between 3 and 4 stars, but since the animation style is overwhelmingly breathtaking in terms of its ability to establish and sustain an apocalyptic mood without actually saying so, why not 4? There's no plot (at first), but that actually works to your favor IF you watch it at night, with the lights out. I'm serious! It is a dark, dark tale, in terms of its look and its psychological feel. I think the creators intended audiences to watch Texh at night. By day, it's confusing and boring, staggering along like an obese drunk; by night it's a hypnotic masterpiece that will haunt your dreams and leave you sweaty. Other animes have similar aura's when watched at certain times of the day, at least for me. "Now and Then, Here and There," "Ghost in the Shell (the movies)"Berserk," "Blue Gender"--these are strictly nighttime shows. Viewing them at any other time seems to ruin their desired effects. On the other hand, animes like "Trigun," "Record of Lodoss War," and "Last Exile" seem to work better in the day. And strangely enough, I can only watch DBZ in the morning! If you buy Texh, do yourself a favor and try it at night before returning it. You may just change your mind.

5/5 Yes
  by Amanda Foss (US)
The Texhnolyze collection has to be one of the best anime series ever created. I've seen a lot of anime and read a lot of reviews, words will not do this stunning anime justice. I suggest getting the boxed set.

5/5 utterly amazing
  by Nicholas Gold (Baltimore)
Texhnolyze is not only one of the most unique anime series ever produced, but frankly, I would not feel I was going ut on a limb by saying it is simply one of the mosty unique, and moving pieces of motion picture ever done, particularly so if this is limited to the animated medium.

This is a very dark, melancholy series, and is very challenging for the viewer at points. I just completed it for my second time through, and only now do I fully appreciate the depth and feeling this series has to offer.

Texhnolyze is science fiction, a story about a humanity divided between the worlds of dark and light, at the twilight of our time as a species. But instead of dwelling on the science fiction and technological aspects of the story, it instead focuses on the human stories that are at the core of the series. The characters all evolve, and provoke the viewer's sympathies. It is nearly impossible to label individual characters as "good" or "bad" here, rather, we get to experience the cast of players discovering themselves, and learning about the world they inhabit.

I cannot recommend this series enough. If you are a fan of Lain, Boogiepop Phantom, and other dark, heady anme series and films, don't even hesitate to pick this series up immediately, as it will be one of the favorites of your collection (especially upon repeated viewings, which it absolutely demands). And I think anyone who appreciates true, 21st-century art in its purest form will take something from Texhnolyze, as it is simply deeply moving and provocative, as well as totally gorgeous in its presentation, music and sound design, acting and writing. Five stars, and I would give it six if I could. One of the best.

3/5 If you think you have the patience then try to watch this
  by Keith A. Jones (Philadelphia PA)
Texhnolyze is really really weird at first, especially since most of the first episode is in complete silence. Silence is ok but when even the visual leads you nowhere it starts to get at your nerves. The animation is excellent but the story is lacking a bit. The good thing with this is that the first and second episode are the ones that would make you turn it off but the remaining ones get you interested. If you can't wait this out then I can't blame you the beginning is boring as hell but it's almost worth the wait when you get deeper into the story.