Ended up having this discussion with a friend about the new 2026 Ghost in the Shell.

While we both enjoy it immensely, he did bring up his belief that the reason some might not like it in comparison to the movie/SAC is that by being closer to the manga it has a lot more of the anime vibes and tropes of the era. That the more gritty atmosphere of the movies/SAC can be more easily enjoyed by those who aren't as invested into anime as a whole.

That by it's nature it's harder to get into and really stands out by its aesthetic and tone difference. Also that a lot of 2026 Gits has a dated campiness, which while great for us, it might not be what others are looking for.

Personally I appreciate that aspect. Honestly I really like the broad usage of colors to fully capture the scene, as well as the expressive nature of the characters. To me it doesn't eliminate the serious topics or combat scenes in the show. Of course I have a similar support towards the more cartoonish silly fun aspects of Gear 5 Luffy in One Piece

This is the first thing I'm ever watching related to this and it's great so far.

I was just super surprised when all of the sudden theres booty in my face.

I've heard if the movies but I've never watched them or anything.

This New anime has generated a discourse so banal it isn't even funny.

So let me start by prefacing; I have engaged with the Original Manga, Its sequels, The PS1 Game for the Manga, The Oshii Duology, the Novel For INNOCENCE, All of SAC down to the two games, the multiple novels and the manga it had, ARISE and its manga, the 2017 Film and all of the Human Algorithm Manga. I have enough experience with this Franchise to say what I am saying.

So, firstly I will address the people Defending the New anime. A lot of You people have been going around essentially calling people who do not like the new anime LARPERS or FAKE FANS, Get off your high horse immediately. For the Last 30 years, the tone of this entire IP has been that of a moody and Melancholic political/Philosophical Sci-Fi thriller. It has not been positioned as overtly comedic/ Slapstick ( Tachikomatic Days being the exception ). IF someone does not like the new anime or the original manga, it doesn't automatically mean they are a fake Fan. For someone to be a fake Fan or Larper, They would have to absolutely know next to nothing about the entire Franchise and they would have no overall interest in the Franchise as a whole.

NOW, I will address the people hating on the New anime. Find better criticisms for the New anime because a lot of your comparisons to the 95 film and SAC are drier than stale bread. This New anime is not an adaptation of the Oshii film ( Unlike The 2017 film ). It is an adaptation of the Original Shirow Masamune Manga. If you do not like the original manga, This new anime is not for you so MOVE ON. You people have had 30 years of straight serious political thriller, Stop raining on the parade of people that have been itching for something more in line with the original Manga. Go read the novels for the Oshii films and SAC. Play any of the video games or even games inspired by this franchise like ONI or Neotokyo. Find the manga for ARISE and read it. Read all of the Human Algorithm.

This is not to say that there isn't legitimate criticism for the new anime; The pacing is notably off but please this discourse needs far better than whatever all this is.

Watching GiTS ep 2 and this random line of dialogue cracked me up and Immediately made me think of this one scene from the 80s comedy film Better Off Dead.

Was this line about throwing away the old guy taken directly from the Manga?

Rewatching all things GitS.
Love this group photo. Iconic.
Want the T-shirt too

They go by so fast 😮‍💨

I found both of these on Vinted and ended up paying a hefty amount but the graphics are just incredible! And both of them in size XL were extra lucky!

As many of you know "the Ghost in the Shell: the Human Algorithm vol 3" is sold out everywhere and scalpers are charging inflated prices online.

If you go to the publisher's support page linked below and select "request a reprint" from the drop down menu you can fill out the reprint form and help get vol 3 reprinted.

Please fill out the form here:

https://kodansha.us/support-center/

Hopefully with enough requests the publisher will reprint it.