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Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex – A True Cyberized World
I know that I’ve said this many times already, but Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex. Not including the not as good, but still pretty great 2nd…


Mamoru Oshii’s Angel’s Egg Cinema Screening on July 27
Mamoru Oshii’s Angel’s Egg will be screening on July 27 at 7 pm at The Place theatre in Bedford. The screening is part of Film Feels Curious, a…
Ghost in the Shell - SAC_2045 S2 - Episode 2 - 10 Second Anime
The Major and Section 9 face a fierce firefight against the post-human Mizukane as they bring in Kukushkin. SAC_2045 S2 - Episode 2.
Anime Action Cyborg Barbie Returns! Ghost in the Shell SAC_2045 Season 2 Review
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Ghost in the Shell - SAC_2045 S2 - Episode 1 - 10 Second Anime
Section 9 and Motoko try to apprehend a foreigner who has clues on how to create post-humans. Ghost in the Shell - SAC_2045 S2 - Episode 1.
Blade Runner: Black Lotus, Drill, Ghost in the Shell, Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045, Suzuka


Ghost in the Shell 2.0
An important, seminal cyberpunk experience that has aged a little since 1995, but still an interesting piece that cements the genre.


22 Mindfuck Anime Series Designed to Leave You Ponderous
Mindfuckery – You're supposed to avoid swearing in articles you are writing. It's not professional. However, there is no better way describe some anime
Boogiepop Phantom, Haibane Renmei, Kaiba, Sonny Boy, Steins;Gate


Anime Last Chance Challenge!
As I mentioned in the earlier blog post, RIP Funimation!, as my final fair well to the dying Funimation anime streaming service I was going to try a…


Ghost in the Shell (Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray) Unboxing
A while back, Ghost in the Shell got the 4K treatment and now I finally picked it up for the UHD collection.


RIP Funimation!
Friends, we are gathered here today to say a final fair well to our dearly departed anime streaming service Funimation. Long before Crunchyroll and Netflix offered a decent…


Ghost in the Shell (1995)
Type: Wow, this is pretty Synopsis: The future is controlled by horrible robots!!! Good, I got that out of my system. Ghost in the Shell (1995) is a…
Tezuka Osamu's Tales from the Old Testament Ep 13-15
Here is volume 5 of Tezuka Osamu's Tales of the Old Testament: In the Beginning , which continues the Exodus story through the giving of the...
Fire Emblem, Ghost in the Shell, Next War Chronicle Ehrgeiz, Ninku, Sanctuary
More Old-school Anime Valentines!
Another year of old-school anime Valentine cards! Yes, I’m back again this year with more cheesy puns for your Valentine needs. Save & p...
Tokyo Babylon, Trigun, BABYLON, City Hunter, Fushigi Yugi: The Mysterious Play


The Vision of Escaflowne Anime Review 79/100 – Throwback Thursday
If you’re a fan of Mecha odds are you’ve heard of Shouji Kawamori. The man has done mechanical design for movies like Patlabor and Ghost in the Shell…
Four Pretty Good Science Fiction Netflix Original Anime (A.I.C.O., Godzilla x 2, and Orbital Children)
There are plenty of science fiction anime out there and they're mostly okay at best, just like television science fiction in general. Ratin...
RahXephon, Revisions, FLCL, Godzilla Singular Point, Godzilla: The Planet Eater


Toshiyuki Inoue discusses three decades of Mitsuo Iso – Interview
Legendary animator Toshiyuki Inoue discusses his relationship to animator and director Mitsuo Iso for The Orbital Children's release.
Pre-2000s Anime With Multi-Channel Audio
This list is a work in-progress. I don’t care that much about “home theater” setups myself but I figured this would be a helpful list to make as…
Ninja Resurrection, Princess Mononoke, Saint Seiya: Evil Goddess Eris, Tenchi Muyo!, No Need for Tenchi!


Mystery Box of Misery Volume 6: Texhnolyze, Viewtiful Joe, Heat Guy J
They're the Part 2 of 3 you receive when both bookends are out of print. They’re the discs marked down to $1 during clearance and holiday sales. They're fodder for…
Cowboy Bebop, Escaflowne, Ghost in the Shell, Heat Guy J, Texhnolyze


10 Obscure 90s Anime Worth Watching
Among the well-known 90s anime classics exist hundreds of obscure shows, OVAs, and movies. If you're on the hunt for a new show, start here!


My beautifully dark escapist fantasy
This 2.5D dream has finally been realized in the way not many might have been expecting, but offers an interesting proposition to the onlooker: Vtubers present casual escapism.…


The Exciting Times of 90s Cyberpunk Anime
Looking for the best in 90s cyerpunk anime? Look no further, this is your guide to the best cyberpunk anime the decade has to offer.


Secret Santa Review: Lupin III: The Legend of the Gold of Babylon
Welcome to Anime Secret Santa, a gift exchange — founded by our friends at Reverse Thieves and currently run by the AGC Podcast — where the gifts are…
Urusei Yatsura, BABYLON, Legend of the Crystals: Final Fantasy, Ghost in the Shell, Lupin III


What Makes Anime, Anime?
It used to be anime was animation from Japan. That was why in the old, pre-Internet days it was often called Japanimation. It was known for being stiff,…


Does it Hold Up? Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
This uncertainty towards a shadowy entity on the periphery of our society, manipulating its many tiers, is exactly the framework which is utilized within the classic anime series.…


Interview: Director Mamoru Oshii Reflects on His Anime Classic Beautiful Dreamer
Back when Anime Now! was on its last legs, I got to interview acclaimed Ghost In The Shell director Mamoru Oshii. Sadly, that interview never had the chance…
Ghost in the Shell: Solid State Society
Title: Ghost in the Shell: Solid State SocietyGenre: Sci-FiRating: 7.0/10 Summary: In 2034, two years after the events of 2nd GIG, it is revealed that Major Motoko Kusanagi has left counter-terrorism task force…


Interview: A Philosophical Talk with Legendary Director Mamoru Oshii
Back when Anime Now! was on its last legs, I got to interview acclaimed Ghost In The Shell director Mamoru Oshii. Sadly, that interview never had the chance…


Ghost in the Shell (1995): Motoko Kusanagi’s Identity in the Information Age
“When the advent of computers made the externalization of memories possible, you should have taken its meaning more seriously.”


Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots: 20 Anime Series Featuring Intelligent Technology
You know what’s strange? We have never been further along with research into robotics, yet the popularity of intelligent technology anime has fallen off significantly. Finding a good…
Casshern Sins, Cyborg 009, Ergo Proxy, Ghost in the Shell, Planetarian


Ani-Gamers Podcast #163 – Star Wars Is Anime
Much to our chagrin it’s time to talk about Star Wars content. Evan reviews Star Wars: Visions, a surprisingly varied anthology from star anime creators like Hiroyuki Imaishi…
Devilman, Golden Kamuy, Made in Abyss, Penguin Highway, Promare


Ani-Gamers Podcast #163 – Star Wars Is Anime
Much to our chagrin it’s time to talk about Star Wars content. Evan reviews Star Wars: Visions, a surprisingly varied anthology from star anime creators like Hiroyuki Imaishi…
A Whisker Away, Kill la Kill, Penguin Highway, The Night is Short, Walk on Girl, Ghost in the Shell


Episode 171 - Ghost in the Shell (1995)
This week; Shaun thinks it’s time for a throwback to some classic anime films, and because the world is quickly becoming a sci-fi dystopia, what better movie than…


Anime ABC’s, My Favorite Anime Character for Each Letter of the Alphabet
So I know a good idea when I steal one. This being one of said ideas. Of course, I kid. We give credit where it’s due; always. I…
Phoenix Talks Pop Culture Japan
Dororo, Ghost in the Shell, Princess Tutu, The Cat Returns, Tokyo Babylon


Why Are Certain Legendary Anime Figures Not Good Anymore?
At this point, I think Rintaro is doing himself a favor by not making anime anymore.
Weekly Manga Update: Magical Sempai, Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei, & More
Welcome to your weekly new manga update from Azuki! This time we’ve got new chapters for four great series, each revolving around characters who are a little ……
Ghost in the Shell, Magical Sempai, To Your Eternity, EDENS ZERO
S2E8 - Ghost in the Shell
Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, John, Jason, and guest host Dr. Brian Ruh discuss Mamoru Oshii's 1995 animated masterpiece, Ghost in the Shell. They spend a…
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Gundress (1999) [Anime Review]
Gundress; or, Mecha Charlie’s Angels I lived according to your word. You were everything to me.Your eyes were like those of… a stray ...
Black Magic M-66, Dominion Tank Police, Ghost in the Shell, Gundress


The Strangely Sanitary Role of Police in Cyberpunk Anime
Have you ever noticed how often cyberpunk anime focus on law enforcement? Cyberpunk is the anti-establishment genre of sci-fi, one designed to showcase


Characters I Would Cosplay If I Still Sewed
I think most people who have been in the anime/manga sphere for awhile are aware of cosplay, i.e. costume play. It’s the practice of dressing up as a…


Why Does Vlad Love Exist?
It’s not everyday that you hear about Mamoru Oshii being behind a new anime production. You know, the guy behind the original Ghost in the Shell Film, Patlabor…
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Black Magic M-66 (1987) [OVA Review]
Black Magic M-66; or, Do Androids Dream of Electric Granddaughters? In all honesty, I don't know if any of this really happened. It's...


The Amazing Staff of ‘Star Wars Visions’
Disney unveiled an exciting project at Anime Expo Lite on Sunday, July 8, revealing a previously announced animated anthology series for Star Wars. Originally


Angel Egg (1985)
Type: Brilliant! Synopsis: I have absolutely no idea what’s going on. Pros: Angel Egg is an incredibly beautiful and though provoking anime film. It was created by Mamoru…


B: The Beginning- Ambitious but lacking
B: The Beginning is one of those Netflix produced original anime. It came out in 2018 and the studio behind it is Production IG. Yes, the studio behind…


The new generation of the 1990’s
More than the Kanada school, whose members appeared throughout the 80s, this new group of animators deserves the word “generation”. The six major animators I will focus on…


40 Anime on ANIMAX in South Africa
2007-2010 South Africa’s DSTV provided the channel ANIMAX. It was a TV network that offered English dubbed anime. Here is a list of 26 anime that the channel…
Burst Angel, Chrono Crusade, Elfen Lied, Eureka Seven, Ghost in the Shell


Anime Series Like Vivy: Fluorite Eye’s Song
In a theme park ran by AI, there is a lonely stage where the first-ever autonomous humanoid sings in order to fulfill her mission of making everyone happy…
Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song-, Dimension W, Ergo Proxy, Ghost in the Shell, Rin: Daughters of Mnemosyne


Anime Should Be More Political
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Ex-Arm – Anime Review
Japanese Title: Ex-Arm Similar: Ghost in the Shell Akira Guilty Crown Watched in: Japanese Genre: Action Science Fiction Length: 12 episodes Positives: Nothing Negatives: Uglie…


Ghost in the Shell – Manga Review
Japanese Title: Koukaku Kidoutai: The Ghost in the Shell Related: Ghost in the Shell 1.5 (included in review) Ghost in the Shell 2: Man-Machine Interface (included in…