First Episode of Ghost in the Shell: Arise To Be Premiered in June

by dtshyk
Feb 12, 2013 4:55 AM | 93 Comments

According to GIGAZINE, Production I.G has announced the details of Ghost in the Shell: Arise. It's a tetralogy film about the past of Motoko when she was in the army. The first 50min-long episode "border:1 Ghost Pain" will be premiered on June 22nd. A pay-streaming of the episode will start on the same day.

Trailer
Official website

In Arise anime, Sakamoto Maaya will play Kusanagi Motoko. A manga adaptation "Ghost in the Shell Arise: Sleepless Eye" will be serialized on Monthly Young Magazine from March.

New Cast
Kusanagi Motoko: Sakamoto Maaya
Batou: Matsuda Kenichiro
Togusa: Shingaki Tarusuke
Ishikawa: Dan Tomoyuki
Saito: Nakakuni Takuro
Pazu: Ueda Yoji
Borma: Nakai Kazuya
Aramaki: Juku Ikkyu

Sources: Gigazine, Famitsu

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Looks pretty neat. I'm all in for the first episode to debut soon.

Jun 14, 2013 6:57 PM by Stark700

skudoops said:
Well I think he prides himself on liking lesser known stuff so you might be spot on.

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Mar 4, 2013 1:40 PM by Josh

Tyestor said:

Post-Josh said:

Tyestor said:
I don't recall ever seeing GitS:SAC being referred to as a renowned action show. Sounds like you watched it for the wrong reasons, expecting something entirely diferent. Perhaps you should stick to shows like Naruto, they seem to be more at your depth.

Haha okay, you win. I'll stick to Naruto and you stick to shows that make you feel better about your limited intellectual capacity.

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On topic, now that the trailer is out, looks terrible. Nice porno music too.

Well I think he prides himself on liking lesser known stuff so you might be spot on, but eh taste is taste, can't really judge people on it.

Mar 4, 2013 1:17 PM by GD1551

Tyestor said:
Mawaru Penguindrum - 10
Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei - 10
FLCL - 10

Look guys, I'm soooooooooooooooooooo edgy.

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Mar 4, 2013 10:56 AM by Josh

Post-Josh said:
Hopefully this isn't terrible like SAC.

Welp, looks like you didn't like the original movie much, either.

Trailer doesn't look good :<

Mar 4, 2013 4:59 AM by Vanessa-

Post-Josh said:

Haha okay, you win. I'll stick to Naruto and you stick to shows that make you feel better about your limited intellectual capacity.

Mawaru Penguindrum - 10
Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei - 10
FLCL - 10

Look guys, I'm soooooooooooooooooooo edgy.

On topic, now that the trailer is out, looks terrible. Nice porno music too.

Mar 4, 2013 4:43 AM by loghneckbeard

can't wait !

Mar 4, 2013 2:39 AM by Aveis

Hmm... I love that old school look.

Mar 3, 2013 3:50 PM by Meruru_Arls

I like that OP but the it still doesn't look appealing to me I dunno why.I still can't get myself to watch the old seasons and the movies either

Mar 3, 2013 3:17 PM by renders

Erggghh.. That's the sound that's going through my head.
I don't know if it's the sound of disappointment, confusion, frustration, or what.
But I do know it's not a happy sound.

To go from the original cinematic masterpiece to this flashy action, motorcycle riding, pandering of the franchise? That's what I get from the trailer.
However, obviously I haven't seen any of the true material, so for now I guess I should hold my tongue.

I'll leave you all with this.. Think about it for awhile..

Mar 3, 2013 3:13 PM by y30y430i

what gits arise needs is the gits sac op it was awesome

Feb 24, 2013 9:12 PM by UTSANOMIKO

looking forward to it, a bit surprised and disappointed with the restructured look of Motoko, if I recall, there was an entire episode in the anime series depicted during her time in the military too, and she didn't look anything like the new look in that one :P

Feb 24, 2013 11:42 AM by Venom900

Ghost in the Shell i didn't see any of Ghost in the Shell
i think it time for marathon it all next week

Feb 20, 2013 6:48 PM by almozayaf

BatoKusanagi said:
Hopefully this inspires Kamiyama to do a "3rd GIG".
The trailer looks pretty good. Seems like they kinda managed to capture the essence of the show. The changed character designs will take getting used to (some more than others), but I'm looking forward as to what they com up with for Motoko's past. Don't ruin her Production I.G!

This.

Feb 18, 2013 8:40 PM by AngelicTotoro

I was never able to get into ghost in the shell but I better try soon before this comes out

Feb 17, 2013 3:25 PM by renders

Haha okay, you win. I'll stick to Naruto and you stick to shows that make you feel better about your limited intellectual capacity.

Feb 17, 2013 1:14 PM by Josh

Kinda dissapointing but I hope it turns out to be good.

Feb 17, 2013 1:06 PM by Hikarusuke

bergil said:

insan3soldiern said:

Tyestor said:

Post-Josh said:

insan3soldiern said:

Post-Josh said:
Hopefully this isn't terrible like SAC.

Lol....good one.

Although I was baiting somewhat, I wasn't joking, haha. For a renowned action show I was shocked by how bland and boring the visuals were. But ultimately what made me drop it were the laughable moments of reflection at the end of each episode. "Wait... what if the killer just wanted to be loved??" *camera pans cityscape* "YEAHHHHHH!" They were like something straight out of a bad cop show.

I don't recall ever seeing GitS:SAC being referred to as a renowned action show. Sounds like you watched it for the wrong reasons, expecting something entirely diferent. Perhaps you should stick to shows like Naruto, they seem to be more at your depth.

Probably one of the most mature and understanding responses in this thread.

Does that include the Naruto part of the message?

I was being sarcastic and that was the main focus of the comment, yeah. I agreed with him up until that part.

Feb 17, 2013 9:55 AM by Ston3_FreeN7

insan3soldiern said:

Tyestor said:

Post-Josh said:

insan3soldiern said:

Post-Josh said:
Hopefully this isn't terrible like SAC.

Lol....good one.

Probably one of the most mature and understanding responses in this thread.

Does that include the Naruto part of the message?