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[The Boat]

Did not see this coming. Need to watch SAC again.

 

[Envelope]

new Motoko looks so tame. :/

She has boy hips :/

Not cyber-punky enough uniform wise. Looks like a 2nd-3rd tier Matrix character.

With wider hips and maybe a long duster I think it could work.

oh god I want to believe!!!! but new matoko is not doing it for me already, i'm being blinkered I know

No hardass, fit Motoko, no sale.

Spoiler

who am I kidding

I thought GiTS was held in high acclaim because of the skill and care that went into making a reknowned cyberpunk series, not because it had a character with wide hips who looked like a cheap stripper.

 

[Jarmel]

Just in case people are wondering, the writer is bad. There is nothing other than the OST that gives me an ounce of confidence.

 

[geebee]

Not really digging the character design. They should just have her dress like Priss from Bublegum Crisis. Oh well, the music should be good at the very least.

 

[Frolow]

So is this going to be a stand-alone series, or do I need to go through all of SAC?

Yes, I realize the irony of that question, you know what I mean.

We don't know yet. I'd still watch SAC and 2nd Gig since they're both great.

 

[The Elite]

I thought GiTS was held in high acclaim because of the skill and care that went into making a reknowned cyberpunk series, not because it had a character with wide hips who looked like a cheap stripper.

Exactly. It's all about telling compelling cyberpunk stories. I hope this new team can deliver.

 

[Soma]

Just bring back naked Motoko from the first movie. Clothing problem solved.

It would just end up being the ugly 2.0 version though

 

[Branduil]

That worked out just great for Psycho-Pass...

Psycho-Pass character concepts looked great. Too bad about what happened once they finalized the animation designs...

 

[Tathanen]

I thought GiTS was held in high acclaim because of the skill and care that went into making a reknowned cyberpunk series, not because it had a character with wide hips who looked like a cheap stripper.

Well, you learned something today.

Gimme dat SAC Motoko.

 

[Arcipello]

i was shocked and excited when i saw this thread.... as soon as i saw that version of motoko i literally shouted " eeeewwwwww " production I.G, shame on you

 

[radios shipping overview]

Corneliusssss.

When did Motoko gank Kaneda's leathers? I wonder if this'll be pre-Section 9.

 

[EviLore]

So, first-time director, bad writer, underwhelming character design. Where's Kamiyama when you need him?

 

[Noirulus]

It's Production IG, chances are the animation is going to be garbage.

Didn't Guilty Crown have good animation?

 

[duckroll]

So is this going to be a stand-alone series, or do I need to go through all of SAC?

Yes, I realize the irony of that question, you know what I mean.

I already explained it in the OP! It's a new GitS project, it will not be connected to the Oshii movies or the SAC series.

So, first-time director, bad writer, underwhelming character design. Where's Kamiyama when you need him?

Busy directing a weird wannabe-Oshii Cyborg 009 full CG anime movie in 3D! Loool.

 

[Hindle]

I'm thinking of watching Ghost In the Shell, but there are multiple films, can anyone tell me where to start?

 

[Akahige]

Music: Cornelius (Keigo Oyamada)

Nice.

 

[Jarmel]

Didn't Guilty Crown have good animation?

And that's been it. Look at Wit's work with Psycho-Pass.

 

[Branduil]

So, first-time director, bad writer, underwhelming character design. Where's Kamiyama when you need him?

Making ugly CGI Cyborg 009 movies.

 

[The Elite]

I'm thinking of watching Ghost In the Shell, but there are multiple films, can anyone tell me where to start?

Watch the two films.

Then watch the series (both SAC and 2nd gig). The show is separate from the films so don't worry about continuity.

 

[EviLore]

I'm thinking of watching Ghost In the Shell, but there are multiple films, can anyone tell me where to start?

Ghost in the Shell (1995)

then

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex / 2nd Gig

 

[Branduil]

And that's been it. Look at Wit's work with Psycho-Pass.

Attack on Titan looks promising.

 

[Funky Papa]

I thought GiTS was held in high acclaim because of the skill and care that went into making a reknowned cyberpunk series, not because it had a character with wide hips who looked like a cheap stripper.

Let us nor forget that GitS is also renowned for having a very particular style. I'm not saying that Motoko has to be nude half of the time (actually, I find that distracting) but she should be fit and hard looking. The new Motoko looks as agressive as a stale muffin.

 

[Black-Wind]

I thought GiTS was held in high acclaim because of the skill and care that went into making a reknowned cyberpunk series, not because it had a character with wide hips who looked like a cheap stripper.

Hey, I said nothing about making her look like a cheap hooker. in fact, I said I think she should have a duster.

But design wise I wouldn't give her boy hips.

 

[Hindle]

Thanks guys.

 

[Jarmel]

Attack on Titan looks promising.

I want to see how much CG they use first.

 

[Amagon]

Hope its on par with the rest of the series.

 

[duckroll]

Let us nor forget that GitS is also renowed for having a very particular style. I'm not saying that Motoko has to be nude half of the time (actually, I find it distracting) but she should be fit and hard looking. The new Motoko looks as agressive as a stale muffin.

Sounds like a perfect euphemism for what most anime and Production IG's output these days are like. Different audience, different output.

 

[Branduil]

Let us nor forget that GitS is also renowned for having a very particular style. I'm not saying that Motoko has to be nude half of the time (actually, I find that distracting) but she should be fit and hard looking. The new Motoko looks as agressive as a stale muffin.

As opposed to the aggressive look of this.

 

[Funky Papa]

As opposed to the aggressive look of this.

At least she doesn't look like a pissy teen.

 

[GDGF]

She looks a bit like a female Kaneda to me.


I'll watch.

 

[dimb]

Psycho-Pass character concepts looked great. Too bad about what happened once they finalized the animation designs...

I just meant regarding simplicity translating to higher quality animation with Production I.G.

 

[mil6es]

I'm just hoping they dont hire voice actors that sound like they are still in high school which is still the trend right now

 

[The Elite]

Sink your teeth into a stale muffin, they can be pretty tough.

 

[Envelope]

I'm just hoping they dont hire voice actors that sound like they are still in high school which is still the trend right now

wat

protip: You're watching the wrong shows if that's all you think there is

 

[Akahige]

so...Innocence>Ghost in the Shell?

 

[Revenant]

Not necessarily digging the look, but GITS is on my very short list of anime I actually can enjoy. At the least I'll give it a shot.

 

[- J - D -]

Still need to finish SAC.

 

[slightconfuse]

ohhhh sounds intresting, im sre ill warm up to new makoto

 

[The Elite]

so...Innocence>Ghost in the Shell?

No.

 

[mil6es]

so...Innocence>Ghost in the Shell?

Innocence is only there to confuse and disappoint

 

[Ezalc]

Here's the super large full size Makoto design from the official site (please don't quote this post, it doesn't resize much!):

Looks fuckin awful.

EDIT: Jesus even resized it's huge.

 

[DieH@rd]

I dont have problems with them making reboot/reimaging.

/will watch

 

[Blader]

I don't love the art, and I'm really disappointed that this isn't a Kamiyama-helmed 3rd Gig, but I'm still down for more GitS.

 

[Grisby]

Man, it looks pretty plain, :/. Not liking the art.

 

[duckroll]

Looks fuckin awful.

EDIT: Jesus even resized it's huge.

That's why I said not to quote it! Lol. I already tried reducing it with quotes, didn't work!

 

[ThisWreckage]

As opposed to the aggressive look of this.

She had multiple outfits in SAC. People like to rag on the outfit she had where she didn't have pants on, but they actually did a great job giving her a variety of different outfits:

They even gave her casual clothes in several episodes and that was really neat. I'm a huge fan of this IP, but this new art is terrible.

 

[LevelNth]

Innocence is a million times better than either the first movie or the two seasons of SAC.

 

[GuitarAtomik]

HOLY SHIT CORNELIUS?! SWEET FATHER OF FANTASMA!

I might just give it a listen, even though Cornelius has since dropped the Shibuya-kei style.

Glad I'm not the only other person excited about that part! I was just wondering what Cornelius was up to these days lol.

 

[Funky Papa]

People complaining about bare butt Motoko should stay the FUCK away from Man Machine Interface.

Shirow has turned into a lecherous old man.

 

[Bento]

Don't care about the anime but I'll be there for the Cornelius soundtrack!