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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Great start. Section 9 is back and so are the Tachikomas :D |
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| I have 2 questions. What happened between the 1st and 2nd Gig -I mean, is it in a movie or they just jumped to the 2nd, being the 1st episode kind of a resume-? What's the best order to watch ALL Ghost in the Shell (movies, tv series) -GitS (movie #1) -GitS 2: Innocence -GitS: SAC 1st Gig -GitS: SAC 1st Gig - Tachikoma Na Hibi Necesary? > GitS SAC: The Laughing Man ? -GitS: SAC 2nd Gig -GitS: SAC 2nd Gig - Tachikoma Na Hibi Necesary? > GitS SAC: Individual Eleven ? -GitS SAC: Solid State Society ...? |
// Hearts are wasted, lives are broken. |
Elrondp said: I have 2 questions. What happened between the 1st and 2nd Gig -I mean, is it in a movie or they just jumped to the 2nd, being the 1st episode kind of a resume-? What's the best order to watch ALL Ghost in the Shell (movies, tv series) -GitS (movie #1) -GitS 2: Innocence -GitS: SAC 1st Gig -GitS: SAC 1st Gig - Tachikoma Na Hibi Necesary? > GitS SAC: The Laughing Man ? -GitS: SAC 2nd Gig -GitS: SAC 2nd Gig - Tachikoma Na Hibi Necesary? > GitS SAC: Individual Eleven ? -GitS SAC: Solid State Society ...? Hi there! To help you get answers to your questions, first things first. The GitS films meaning the 1995 and 2003 movies were directed by Mamouru Oshii while the 3rd film was a spinoff of the Stand Alone Complex (TV series), actually it was a sort of continuation of 2nd Gig (2nd season of the Stand Alone Complex TV series). Oshii and Kamiyama have different directing styles, Oshii has the more darker and philosophical approach while Kamiyama is more attuned to our time. He does rely on philosophy and influential literary works of art, in my opinion both are good with their own unique brand of interpreting GitS. After the events of the 1st Season (S9 got disbanded temporarily and was re-organized after 6 months), I believe the team laid low for a while that's why in the 1st episode of 2nd Gig Aramaki was asking the new Prime Minister to give him authority to deal with the hostage situation at the Chinese Embassy. Aramaki had to get good favors from the new PM and he bargained that if he resolved the hostage situation succesfully he be given funding to rebuild, improve and increase the manpower of Section 9. I hope that explained the events in between 1st and 2nd Gig, lets just say nothing much happened. By the way, the Laughing Man and Individual Eleven are just scenes taken from the series and condensed into a movie format. So its nothing new, maybe alteration of a few dialogue but nothing that you wont miss with the series. Lets just say its Bandai's way of getting more for their Dollar or Yen. Hope I was of help, if you have other questions, please let me know. =) |
| "We practice selective annihilation of mayors and government officials, for example, to create a vacuum, then we fill that vacuum. As popular war advances, peace is closer" |
| Thanks, a lot! I supposed they stayed away from problems for a while, but I don't know what happened to the prior PM (from the first season). Did he go to jail? I kind of remember the DA of his trial being shown on the second season, but A last question. This one's about Kuze. I just ended it this morning, including Solid State Society... Who the puppeter was, wow. Later, the first two movies ^__^! |
| // Hearts are wasted, lives are broken. |
| Hi, to answer your last question: YES! Yes he was the kid from the Major's past. =) |
| "We practice selective annihilation of mayors and government officials, for example, to create a vacuum, then we fill that vacuum. As popular war advances, peace is closer" |
| Good start...looking forward to more. |
| Decent start to the second season. Coming in with high hopes for this right after the first season. Section 9 is back, Tachikoma's and all! |
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| Great first episode. Lots of cool action. Section 9 is up and running again, and best of all - the Tachikoma are back! And I hope Motoko stays in these clothes. Her daring outfit in the first season annoyed me so much.. xD |
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| After all my "meh not going to watch it" I end up watching this anyway out of boredom and am thus far pleasantly surprised. I'm not at all pleased to see the Tachikomas back, but if this season can stick to being a semi-political action thriller without being weighed down by too many mediocre individual story episodes like the first I should enjoy it. Also, Batou going Terry Tate Office Linebacker on that guy was badass. |
| Really liked the episode, despite the fact they put an incredible amount of talking at one part which felt forced glad to see section 9 and tachikomas back in action =D man I love this series. |
| alright section 9 is back! and looks like a organization is out causing trouble |
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| Maybe its the effects of blu-ray, but the animation had really improved. :D |
| I absolutely loved the soundtrack of the last season, but the new intro music of 2nd GIG just blew me away... I hope for more awesome additions to the score! |
| I still like Motoko even if her outfit changed... I like that movie reference at the end when she jumped |
| Even when I was in crowd, I was always alone |
| The animation has greatly improved! I think the Major's boobs are more detailed now (LOL) or is it just me XD. The OST is beautiful too, this is looking good! AND Tachikoma's are BACK! WOOHOOOo~ <333 |
| A fantastic episode, and a great way to start the show off. |
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Confucius said: I still like Motoko even if her outfit changed... I like that movie reference at the end when she jumped yea this part was pretty cool (movie reference part =p) |
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| A very good start the the sequel of a very good series. First off, I really love the Opening. I ended up watching the OP / ED every time I watched an episode of Season 1, and I may do the same for the OP of 2nd GIG. Secondly, Motoko was great as always. I loved her entrance and exit from the building, especially her jump at the end. I'll be sure to watch the movies so I can get the reference in this episode as well. Thirdly, the Tachikomas are back! I personally loved them last season, and was very sad when they left. I bet Batou's really happy, especially considering everything that has happened last season. |
| Good start! As soon as they mentioned "new members" I knew they were referring to the Tachikomas lol I like them. I hope this series turn out to be good. |
| Indeed good start, everyone's back and section is back on track. I already have a feeling on what this Individual Eleven thing might be, a number of individuals working as whole like a brain. It would be interesting. |
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| amazing start :D love how they referenced the original film when motoko was falling out of the bulding then vanishing :P also the animation and music is superb :P definitely 10x better than the original SAC. not to mention the opening is sooo good :P overall this is already surpassing the 1st season so far :P would love to see Aoi from the first season to be honest :P lovely episode and can't wait to see more :) 10/10 |
| PERFECT start |
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| love the first episode |
| Was a good episode. I'm glad the Tachikoma are back!! :D |
| I can't believe the Tachikoma are back! I was kind of sad when they died in the first season T_T. And the graphics are so much better now! =D. It's hard to believe they were so confident they could rescue all the hostages with no casualties though haha. I think they still got kind of lucky. |
 "I like to expose what people hide. I'm an intellectual rapist." - Furudo Erika |
| Haha.. was not expecting that the Tachikomas will be the new recruits.. but nice opening episode with some actions.. |
| Great start. Section 9 is back and what's even better - Tachikomas are back! |
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 An excellent pilot episode! Wow, they recused them without hostage casualties. Major is such a badass especially in that scene. Also, it's great to see Tachikoma back. I almost felt trolled there for a second lol. |
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| Cool start. The art is greater than ever, but the non-fight animation seemed a bit hectic at times compared to S1. I guess the in-betweeners botched the work, hope it won't last. Sound design seemed a bit more basey too which is nice. >tachikomas are back dem feels |
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| Decent start of this second season, I waited quite some time until I catches up with this second season as the first was to boring for me, I do feel that their boring way didn't change but well lets just see what it will be this time! It's nice to see they do got a strong story development with having Section 9 come back and of course our lovely Tachikomas! |
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| Good start to the second season. I loved the soundtrack to the first season and I can see that this season is going to be great too! Loved the movie reference near the end and yes, the Tachikomas are back. Can't wait to see how this season goes |
| looks fresh batou smash! |
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| S9 and Tachikomas revived! So happy! It wouldn't be the same without those little [things?]. |
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| Watched this episode after finishing the first season. And what can i say ? Amazing start for the 2nd season. Glad to see the S9 back in business. The rescue operation was damn epic. And guess who's back? |
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| Yey the tachikomas are back!! I absolutely love them. Looking forward to seeing more of them doing interesting stuff. |
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| Nice reference to the original movie, love the little nods SAC does to the film. They kind of laid the groundwork for the overall plot this season with the refugees and the Individual Eleven which was something I didn't expect. Looking forward to the rest. |
| "Yes, I have been deprived of emotion. But not completely. Whoever did it, botched the job." - Geralt of Rivia |
| What a "booming" entry. Don't think that the new prime minister is a good person. AAAANNNNNDDDD...great movie reference!!! |
| "If you reject me, I'll blast a hole in you!" Kanzaki H. Aria Just kidding.  |
| A better first episode than the first SAC and the movie reference is pretty awesome. Tachikomas <3 |
| Yay, the tachikoma are back! :D That was a well done assault. I don't why Togusa didn't aim for the head directly though. Major being badass as always. The Section 9 is back on the work. |
| «Time is passing so quickly. Right now, I feel like complaining to Einstein. Whether time is slow or fast depends on perception. Relativity theory is so romantic. And so sad.» - Kurisu Makise a.k.a. The Zombie |
| 5/5 Yes! Start with a bang, always intriguing plot and ambiguous, as it always raises the same question as before: who is behind pulling the strings? Compelling narrative and action-packed, Yay! Drawings and animations good as the OST.Opening improved in the graphics, beautiful ending. |
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| Sweet movie reference :3 New OP is amazing, EPISODE ONE: RETURN OF THE TACHIKOMA. |
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| That was probably the best feeling I had this week. Watching Section 09 flawlessly execute the plan was orgasmic. |
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| Alright, the tackiomas are back! I was expecting someone new but it's the tachikomas so I'll let it go. Awesome OP and ED. The 'window scene' was almost similar to Loved it. |
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| Thought I'd miss Inner Universe but this new OP is even better, one of the best I've ever seen actually. RIP Origa ;_;7 Nice to see everything as it should be with Section 9 though. Seems like the person that got them re-instated will be a bitch though. |
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| Oh wow, first episode really delivers. The conversation in between the unit members was so good. Also that ending with the Touchkomas. I totally expected them to fool Batou, haha. I loved it. |
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| Great first episode Fuck Yes Tachikomas are back I'm so happy |
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| Great Introduction, The scene were Motoko shoots him and escapes is so epic. Great Episode. |
| Perfect first episode, couldn't have asked for more. |
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| The ending song is fucking amazing. |
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