DO NOT discuss the source material beyond this episode. If you want to discuss future events or theories, please use separate threads.
DO NOT ask where to watch/download this episode or give links to copyrighted, non-fair use material.
DO NOT troll/bait/harass/abuse other users for liking or disliking the series/characters.
DO read the Anime Discussion Rules and Site & Forum Guidelines.
DO NOT ask where to watch/download this episode or give links to copyrighted, non-fair use material.
DO NOT troll/bait/harass/abuse other users for liking or disliking the series/characters.
DO read the Anime Discussion Rules and Site & Forum Guidelines.
| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- The ending was a bit sad, especially when we find out that she couldn't see ;__; |
 |
| I was pretty sure she couldn't see for a while earlier in the episode, but the ending was still really nice. Another fantastic episode. |
∞      ∞ |
| My favorite stand alone episode. That part at the church with the girl and Batou was magnificently executed, riveting and showed Batou's sentimentality. |
| One of my favorite SA episodes too. Just a little nitpick, the Siegessäule (Berlin Victory Column) at 66 meters in height, I couldn't fathom how Batou, given his super human strength to jump that high? Or did he just take the stairs? Nice little representation of Berlin though Batou's commentary focused on the city's destruction and rebirth after the 3rd World War. Not much emphasis on the 2nd World War, or probably because of the timeline in the GiTS universe? |
| "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" |
| Great episode, loved it to death. It was beautifully executed, Batou is turning out ot be a great and enjoyable character to watch. |
| I love everything about Batou. I really thought in the end he was going to pretend to be the girls father to make her happy and give her the gift. Really sad. |
 |
| What an episode O_O but that last part ... pretty sad =/ Drgentile777 said: I love everything about Batou. I really thought in the end he was going to pretend to be the girls father to make her happy and give her the gift. Really sad. I was thinking the same thing! |
| I love Batou! The ending was really sad. Can't wait to see the next one. |
 |
Drgentile777 said: I love everything about Batou. I really thought in the end he was going to pretend to be the girls father to make her happy and give her the gift. Really sad. Since he just got burned a few minutes prior by letting his feelings get in the way of his job, I couldn't see that happening, especially with the Major standing right there. |
 |
| ='( That was a pretty sad episode. Probably my favourite so far. |
| If Batou wants to know why dogs hate him, he should watch Ghost in the Shell: Innocence |
| Even when I was in crowd, I was always alone |
| That was a great episode. Anyone notice how this episode pays Homage to the film called "Wings of Desire"? |
 |
| Really liked Batou in this one. The ending was very moving. |
Crimsonwill said: What an episode O_O but that last part ... pretty sad =/ Drgentile777 said: I love everything about Batou. I really thought in the end he was going to pretend to be the girls father to make her happy and give her the gift. Really sad. I was thinking the same thing! I thought he would do the same >_< Definitely a great episode, I really enjoyed it. The ending of the episode was very well done, it made me a bit emotional. |
TVV said: Drgentile777 said: I love everything about Batou. I really thought in the end he was going to pretend to be the girls father to make her happy and give her the gift. Really sad. Since he just got burned a few minutes prior by letting his feelings get in the way of his job, I couldn't see that happening, especially with the Major standing right there. I agree, it's sad but I knew it wasn't going to happen ): Great episode. |
InfinityPal said: Did anyone noticed how Batou turned the pages right to left, even though the girl's diary was written in German? Yea, that kinda bothered me. Actually, he was going backwards to earlier dates so he turned them correctly. |
 |
| Oh man what a punch in the gut... Its true that even the darkest of hearts can have someone they love. |
 |
| another sad episode :( definitely surprised how high batou can jump, not to mention he seem not fond by dogs :P it surprise me also how the girl was blind all along, guess her senses are strong just like what batou said :P it's also sad when Batou and Motoko apprehended angels feathers and his daughter came to see him. when Batou had to answer that "The Angel isn't going anywhere" it made me sad :( and wow Motoko looking furiously as Batou mummers and answering the girl. why you mean Motoko ._______. all in all very sad episode and showed us how kind and heart warming batou is. especially during the episode of the creator of the tachikomas. |
| Oh my lord Definitely one of my favorite episodes in the show. Some real powerful stuff |
 |
| Wow, she was blind? I guess that is why her handwriting sucks so hard. |
 "I like to expose what people hide. I'm an intellectual rapist." - Furudo Erika |
| That was sad... but really like Batou in it.. |
| So, Batou has a sensitive side to him after all. I actually enjoyed that. A bit sad about the girl though. |
 |
| My angel, my only... Sad ending tbh. |
 |
| The opening art of Berlin was amazing. This whole episode had a great atmosphere, and quite frankly the girl being blind caught me by surprise. The whole final church scene was sort of reminiscent of Cowboy Bebop with its action and Kanno's gripping music. Great episode once again. |
 |
| So so episode, the ending was nice and touching though! |
 |
TVV said: Drgentile777 said: I love everything about Batou. I really thought in the end he was going to pretend to be the girls father to make her happy and give her the gift. Really sad. Since he just got burned a few minutes prior by letting his feelings get in the way of his job, I couldn't see that happening, especially with the Major standing right there. Yeah you get the feeling that if he didn't screw up a minute ago and the major wasn't standing there he might have played along. |
| Nice stand alone episode! I prefer when they focus on a particular character, this one being on Batou. The ending was sad but it was nice seeing Batous emotional side. |
| That was a touching episode. Even though she is blind she still manages to write her diary. Looks like Batou has this problem with dogs. I still remember the part in Gits SAC when he tamed the cyborg dogs. And i felt very sad at that last scene in the church :( |
 |
| Next to the Tachikomas, Batou is my next favorite character in the show. I am also starting to hate the Major now... she is soo not human, in all sense of the word. The girls blindness probably explains the poor handwriting and the audio emails jive with this. Very good detail work from Production I.G. |
 |
| Batou episodes are always some of the best! This was no exception :) |
| poor girl :< |
 |
| "天使は...天使は...もう...どこにも行かない。" Batou... |
| "If you reject me, I'll blast a hole in you!" Kanzaki H. Aria Just kidding.  |
| Batou is a real ninja... That ending was fucking sad. She didn't had to ''see'' that. But that guy was a mad terrorist. And to play the father like if there was nothing. |
| «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 It's time to Batou, to show his human side. Episode in which a complete separation from the main plot is all over for everything to start also the context in which the story takes place. It looks like a tribute to the strength of the Germans. Narrative so sad and of great impact, especially if I reflect on what could make the girl despite being blind. I was so excited at the end, Batou What I thought was going to comfort her and give him the gift, instead puts it in front of the harsh reality. Finally, I wonder, what the gift will remain a mystery. Even the most ruthless killer hides a part of her true self. Drawings and animations discreet enough. Beautiful frescoes depicted in the church. A cute episode SA at the end. |
 |
Monad said: TVV said: Since he just got burned a few minutes prior by letting his feelings get in the way of his job, I couldn't see that happening, especially with the Major standing right there. Yeah you get the feeling that if he didn't screw up a minute ago and the major wasn't standing there he might have played along. Was thinking the same thing, then looked at the Major's face waiting for Batou to make another mistake as to show sentiment on the line of work, but, not being the Major there, I'm pretty sure Batou would've said something nice to the girl. All the more, this ending was a sad one. I liked the connection they made at the beginning with Goda's plan being them sent to Germany instead of having them messing with his plan and the Individual Eleven. This kind of episodes are hardly a filler, but I believe that people, back in the day when the show first aired might've thought that way. One of the many things I like about the GITS series. |
 |
| Poor kid ;___; I kinda feel sorry for Batou too, if the Major wasn't there I think he would have acted like the kids father. |
| the official MAL hall of fame/cursed comments is now open for business - you are welcome to PM me any potential quotes to include |
| Very nice episode. They enhanced the background art quality for this one, too. One of the best episodes of the series, and the kind of episode I prefer. |
| outstanding, also the production values were incredible, there wasnt any flashy fight scenes but the background and the fluid realistic movements were downright uncanny at points, there were parts of the ep that were so fluid they looked like they belonged in the oshii movies |
Immahnoob said: Jizzy, I know you have no idea how to argue for shit, tokiyashiro said: Jizzy as you would call yourself because youre a dick The most butthurt award goes to you And clearly you havent watched that many shows thats why you cant determine if a show is unique or not Or maybe you're just a child who likes common stuffs where hero saves the day and guys gets all the girls. Sad taste you have there kid you came up to me in the first place making you look more like a kid who got slapped without me even knowing it and start crying about it to me |
| Germany can't catch a break with these World Wars huh? So was that bit with Batou and the dog a nod to GITS 2? |
gedataMay 14, 2015 12:09 PM
 |
| I thought they would explain why the terrorist did all that. |
 |
| Is the present for the girl a cure for her blindness or a prosthetic? It's nice to see Batou's human side |
| Amazing Directing this episode Great Episode. |
| Its episodes like this that made me realize Batou is quite possibly the best character in the entire GitS franchise. While Major is pretty much the meaning of awesome and Togusa is quite an interesting character in his own right, there's something about Batou that makes it easy for the viewer to connect to him. Even though he is a cyborg, he's undoubtedly the most human among the cast, and that's probably the highlight in terms of the characterization. |
Kagami_Hiiragi said: Idc if you think its weird, I have a life and friends and an income of money. |
| Very good episode, the feelz were strong in the end >.< |
More topics from this board
Poll: » Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG Episode 15 Discussion ( 1 2 )aero - Oct 5, 2008 |
59 |
by Feli_Esmeralder
»»
Apr 24, 12:07 PM |
|
» Is Gouda Kazund the most underrated villain/antagonist ever?Sasakop - Mar 21, 2023 |
4 |
by Darkfiend47
»»
Mar 30, 5:19 AM |
|
Poll: » Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG Episode 26 Discussion ( 1 2 3 4 )aero - Oct 9, 2008 |
165 |
by MajedM1999
»»
Mar 3, 3:00 PM |
|
Poll: » Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG Episode 25 Discussionaero - Oct 9, 2008 |
33 |
by MajedM1999
»»
Mar 3, 1:33 PM |
|
Poll: » Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG Episode 24 Discussionaero - Oct 9, 2008 |
39 |
by MajedM1999
»»
Mar 2, 10:17 PM |