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| Wow, I had actually had to switch to dub for this one, even though I haven't watched a dub since like '07 but with dense plot, along with a fine font used for the subtitles I found there was no way I could watch sub and still follow. But to my relief it wasn't bad at all and then I remembered I had only watched dub for all the previous Ghost in the Shell titles that aired on TV way back when. Either way, really enjoying it so far. |
| Tachikomas are baaaaack <3 |
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| Nice first episode, the mayor is badass as always and the new soundtrack is also good. I was a bit disappointed that the "new" recruits were the tachiyoma though. |
| Love how it felt like a pilot episode, but also incorporated references from SAC and the movie~ Seeing the Tachikoma after that emotional loss of last season is really nice. Can't have GiTS without 'em. Although the music is great, it doesn't have the technological/trance feel of the SAC OP/ED. |
| Major's entry to action was spectacular and the soundtrack (Ilaria Graziano - I Can't Be Cool) at that moment fit right in. Seeing all the Tachikoma gave me teary eyes. I love those guys. |
Tachikoma(s) are back!!! Gonna miss the lithum, surf, and math ending :( 1st season ED & OP are way too catchy Eh the 2nd season OP&ED, I will grow fond of them eventually.. I hope |
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| Season 1 left me with such a satisfied feeling, and now, reluctantly beginning 2nd gig they start off so damn great. Love it |
| Heart this season was the potential GOAT sequel, doesn't disappoint |
| Had me fooled at the end there, as I really thought they were going to bring "new" recruits. Glad they didn't because for one, I think more 'people' added would hinder development for the already established set of characters we already have. Secondly, I'm actually intrigued what's in store for these Tachikomas, given the background from the first season where I first became annoyed with them, however now, I'm surprisingly glad they are back. What kind of development will they grow through, both the main crew and the returning Tachikomas, I wonder? |
 Just this once, I'll fulfill whatever your wish is. |
| Great episode. Tachikoma's back but this time as members, not as tools, so their AI developing won't be a problem for Motoko. Let's see what happens. |
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| Major is getting much more sexy season after season she is such a badass. |
Sazid526 said: I didn't watch the 1st GIG is it worth watching 2nd GIG? How does skipping an entire season make sense to you ? Obviously you have to watch it to get a solid grasp of the story. The only instance where this is acceptable is if said season is filler content, which isn't the case of 1st GIG. |
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| As goood as always and bringing the Tachikomas back was a nice surprise. Can't wait to learn more about Individual Eleven. |
One Piece episode 914 & 915 & 1027 were a mistake and 957 brought the salvation - FMmatron |
| It's been over 6 years since I last saw this so it's about time for a rewatch. Still as good and action packed as I remember with the most awesome ost imaginable. Oh, as a plus I've just realised that the Prime Minister is voiced by none other that Yoshiko Sakakibara. Her voice is sooo sexy. |
FarabeufJan 13, 2020 5:01 AM
| "Perhaps there is a universal, absolute truth. Perhaps it justifies every question. But that's beyond the reach of these small hands." Mamoru Oshii There is a cult of ignorance (...) nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that “my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.” Isaac Asimov |
| Pretty cool return for the SAC series! It's fantastic to see Chief Aramaki doing the work in the background and then the Major whooping some arse in the stage. Batou was briefly spotted though, I hope things won't start to get messy now. And hey, the Tachikomas are back! Batou's first reaction was heartbreaking but well played there Tachikoma xD. Individual Eleven and Refugee issue this time around, certainly intriguing premise and here's to hoping this'll deliver in flying colours as well! |
#Anime4Life be my Life Motto! #PrayForKyoAni  |
| The gang is back! Was expecting for a real person or a cyborg at the end but here they are: Tachikoma-tachi. "Batou-san" lol. They sure love to tease Batou. |
| I'm totally going to miss the OP from the first season in all of its PS2-graphics-glory. (NOT) Anyway, yeah, f*ck I love this show |
  NYANPASU  whiskey tango foxtrot |
| This is how a first episode should be. Establishes the characters current status, and has all the intelligence gathering and action neccessary for them to show off their abilities. Phixiately said: The way Motoko was drawn this episode was slightly different this episode that it took me time to adjust.I thought at first she was an impostor or something. It's the lips, mostly. They're accentuated compared to how they were drawn in the first season. |
  ｲ乇刀乇乃尺ﾑ乇 ╔⏤═⏤╝   ╚⏤═⏤╗☽ Shaded Horizon ☾ |
| There might be a new prime minister in charge, but it's still the same section 9! This terrorist organization really served to give me a good reminder of why the cyberized future can be so dangerous. The majors hacking of one of the terrorists to turn him into a living camera and then weapon was brutal. It's cool that everyone has cloaking capabilities now. It's kind of ironic that the terrorists would get their goal reached anyways without the need to cause violence or waste their lives. Not that they seem to hold any value for them. I'm glad the tachikomas are back! |
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| Excellent intro (9/10), familiar situation (5/10), clashing slow red tape (4/10), great action (8/10), clashing but great outro (8/10). 34/5 = 6.8/10, good, so 4/5. Finally some great KMFDM/UT99 background music to wake me up after the political snorefest. |
XCT3Jan 29, 7:58 AM
| They brought back the Tachikoma! I was fooled there for a second just like Batou. |
If you are going to disagree with me, don't bother talking to me. I will seriously hurt you! |
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