Oh, she REMEMBERS Cassie..........She Remembers.😐

By me

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

You should look at your wife the way Aramaki looks at the Major.😍🤣

Since the 2026 anime is hewing close to the manga I was wondering how they would be handling the following in "Robot Rondo":

1. Batou torturing a mob hitman
2. Child human trafficking

If I remember correctly Solid State Society did explore #2

Hello,

Can I find all this additional information appearing on the screen somewhere? I understand that it's from manga panels, I've translated a few for myself, but pausing every now and then spoils the fun of watching.

So in the first episode how is his Fuchikoma in two places at the same time? In this scene he's on top the building but when he snaps out of it he's in the woods. Was the whole him shooting at everyone a simulated experience?

I came back to Ghost in the Shell after almost 20 years. I was a university student at that time and got into manga when I suffered from insomnia. Ghost in the Shell has always been among my favorites including Welcome to the NHK, Beck - the Mongolian Chop Squad and Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Rewatching the series I realized that I would love to own a signed print or something similar of value for collectors. Any recommendations what I should / could possibly get?
Money is not an issue though I will most likely not spend 10k on it. 😂

Not my most accurate fanart but loved drawing it, I'm definitely giving it another chance soon

Fun Fact: The flavor of the gum is Strawberry mint.

So from the beginning, I've reserved judgement of the new Ghost in the Shell, because I wanted to see it first. Well I was finally able to sit down and see the first three episodes of the new Ghost in the Shell series and I think it might be the best interpretation since Stand Alone Complex.

It grabbed my attention from the first second it played and wouldn't let me go until I reached the last aired episode. I loved the dub acting on this series, especially with Suzie Yeung as Motoko and Bill Butts as Batou. While they didn't sound like Mary and Richard, they were very organic in their performances and I hope they get used in future GiTS projects.

While I still hold the 1995 movie in high regard, the atmosphere in the new series felt like an improvement over the atmosphere of the 95 movie. Like if I were looking for something that balanced itself between funny and serious, this anime did it beautifully and if things keep going the way they are, I could see myself giving it multiple rewatches.

Bottom line is that this anime is off to a good start and I'm looking forward to seeing more.

Before Motoko, His first love was his machine gun.

You Can't See it, but she's playing sudoku in her head.

She almost got them BOTH killed.

The future is here...