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New Ghost in the Shell 2026 Music Production Details Revealed
We've just received details about the the new 2026 release of Ghost in the Shell. It's already been revealed that it'll be released in Japan...
The Ghost in the Shell 2026 Anime Confirms July Premiere and Star-Studded Staff
Fans have known a reboot was coming since 2024, but Science SARU has finally shared the concrete details everyone wanted. Specifically, The Ghost in the... The post The Ghost…
NICO’S FAVORITE ANIME OF ALL TIME (2026)
I didn’t realize until I started thinking about my anime 3 x 3, but I really haven’t watched many anime. I’ve only completed 174 anime to date, with…
SCIENCE SARU: THE JOY OF ARTISTIC VISION, AND WHAT COMES NEXT
Science Saru's new Ghost in the Shell and Jadugaar: A Witch in Mongolia, both launching this summer, showcase what makes the studio exceptional. Now they're owned by TOHO,…
the cyberpunk mind/body problem
We tend to think that a transcendence from flesh, leaving the body behind for the mind, would advance us to new heights; but is that really the case? Serial…
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Ghost in the Shell, Serial Experiments Lain
A Witch in Mongolia: Why Science Saru's 2026 Lineup Has Me More Excited Than Ever
From Ghost in the Shell to a deeply personal historical epic set in 13th century Iran—the studio behind Dandadan is proving once again why they're the most interesting…
●GOODS● KATSUHIRO OTOMO × GHOST IN THE SHELL
Original goods featuring KATSUHIRO OTOMO × GHOST IN THE SHELL illustration created by Otomo for the MASAMUNE SHIROW'S WORLD EXHIBITION – OSAKA VENUE (士郎正宗の世界展 大阪会場) started to be sold at the venue last…
Major Art and Anime Exhibits in Tokyo for October, November, December 2025
The major exhibitions are easy, but the small rotating exhibits are often announced only shortly before they are on. I have compiled a list of exhibits for both…
Neon Genesis Evangelion, SPY x FAMILY, Digimon: Digital Monsters, Ensemble Stars!, Ghost in the Shell
●ILLUSTRATION● KATSUHIRO OTOMO × GHOST IN THE SHELL Tribute Illustration
This tribute illustration was unveiled at MASAMUNE SHIROW'S WORLD EXHIBITION – OSAKA VENUE (士郎正宗の世界展 大阪会場) that opened on September 5 at Shinsaibashi PARCO in Osaka. Apparently, Otomo couldn't make…
Sunday Translation: Interview with Simona Stanzani.
Hey all! In a fun change of pace, I'm changing gears and speaking to a translator rather than someone who had their work translated! Beyond that, her work…
Kodansha House Is Back!
ALTI just want to give a heads up to anyone who’s a fan of titles like Ghost in the Shell,...
Frieren & the Art of the Montage
A closer look at the magical use of montage within Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. Featuring cameos from Light Yagami, Alfred Hitchcock, and Vladimir Lenin. Chapters: 0:00 (Intro) 2:24 (Part…
Kio Shimoku Twitter Highlights April 2025
April was a relatively light month of tweets for the Genshiken artist. Kio spent all of April Fool’s driving, so he couldn’t see any of the jokes. Someone…
The North American theatrical premiere of Tomcat's Big Adventure!
On April 14th, 2025, the North American premiere of a rare anime film happened in the historic Texas Theatre in Dallas, Texas. While this ...
Black Jack, Macross, Serial Experiments Lain, The Golden Bird, Venus Wars
Pure TokyoScope Podcast 134: Osaka Expo 2025! New Ghost in the Shell Anime!
Patrick Macias and Matt Alt bring you pop culture direct from Japan!
The GLORIO Chat Episode 185: Season Intermission
Stuck somewhere in between ending the Winter 2025 season and starting the Spring season.
Making Great Characters
Okay, we’ve talked about SIMPLE ways to make characters before. The simplest is the formula, “The character is a _____ but _____,” where the first blank is a…
The GLORIO Chat Episode 183: Hip Hop Amuro Ray
We saw the Gundam GQuuuuuuX movie and have a lot to say, we wrap up Dragon Ball Daima and Beastars, and catch up with some shows Artemis has…
#159 - Remembering David Lynch and his influence on anime feat. Drew and Emma of Sideburns and Cigarettes
On January 16th, 2025, the world lost one of the greats; American filmmaker David Lynch passed away at the age of 78, leaving behind a decades-long career of…
Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine, Paprika, Paranoia Agent, Perfect Blue, Revolutionary Girl Utena
Are These Ghibli Movies?
Thank you to AnimEigo for sponsoring this video. Use CODE: MercuryNasu for 20% your purchase of Nasu on Bluray from MediaOCD.com https://www.mediaocd.com/product-page/nasu-summer-in-andalusia-blu-ray Sources: Starting Point by Hayao Miyazaki http://www.nausicaa.net/miyazaki/interviews/oshii_on_mt.html The Animation of Hayao…
The GLORIO Chat Episode 182: Going SSJ4
Old men talking about Dragon Ball.
Toraemon
In 1985, the victory of the Hanshin Tigers in the Japan Championship, the equivalent of the US World Series, occasioned a one-shot OVA, Tor...
The Golden Bird, High Speed Jessie, Nightsong of Splendor, Yuukan Club, Queen Millennia
538 – Manga in Motion 67 – Mononoke
We're back from our week off! On this episode we discuss Gargoyles, Ghost in the Shell 2, Helena and Mr. Big Bad Wolf, World Trigger, and more! Then…
The GLORIO Chat Episode 181: Big as the Super Bowl
In addition to regular season talk, we catch up on tokusatsu, take some more listener recommendations, and even hint at some backlog.
5 Anime That Accidentally Predicted Real-World Tech Trends
Discover how anime like Ghost in the Shell and Akira predicted AI, brain chips, and the Metaverse. Did fiction inspire real tech?
veil, Attack on Titan, Ghost in the Shell, Overlord, Paprika
300th Review – Winner
Okay, the results are in! It was a close race for most of the films I had in mind, but there is a clear winner: The pressure is…
Tune of the Week(ish): Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex’s Inner Universe
When this has better 3D animation than the most recent series, you know you fucked up. The Tune of the Week is the first opening theme of Ghost…
11 Moments In Anime 2024, #2: Crack That Angel's Egg
Anyone familiar with director Mamoru Oshii will likely remember him directing stuff like the Ghost In The Shell movie or the Patlabor series. But before he worked on…
Little Witch Academia, My Happy Marriage, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Urusei Yatsura, veil
Manmachine Interface Explained: Part 1 [Ghost in the Shell volume 2]
Many people know Ghost in the Shell the original manga, but the second volume "Manmachine Interface" is sometimes ignored. In this essay, I'd like to explain the story and…
Tune of the Week(ish): Ghost in the Shell 2nd GIG’s Rise
I haven’t listened to this song well over a decade and man did I forget just how everything about it fucking KILLS. The Tune of the Week is…
Ghost in the Shell, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG
Portrait of the Psychopath as a Young Man (Aoki Honoo v2)
Aoki Honoo is a one-shot OVA from 1989, based on a six-volume manga by Yanagasawa Kimio, a prolific mangaka who is almost unknown in the…
How to Build a Series: Death Note
Death Note is one of those anime stories that tries to be deep by asking deep questions. There are others. Ghost in the Shell asks “What does it…
One-Punch Man, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Death Note, Ghost in the Shell
521 – One Shot 78 – Ending Theme, One Hundred Views of Reality
With Darfox and Morgana gone and dakazu too busy to read, it leaves Seamus to share his thoughts on Ghost in the Shell 1.5! Then dakazu and Seamus…
Raj Ramayya Anime Boston 2024 Interview
At this year's Anime Boston, Behind The Manga along with other outlets got the opportunity to sit down with award-winning singer, songwriter, composer, and producer Raj Ramayya in…
The Power of Three: Ghost in the Shell
Okay, we all know who the most interesting character in Ghost in the Shell is, and it’s the Major, Motoko Kusanagi. She has the choice between her human…
This Anime Did What Hollywood Couldn't
Netflix's new Terminator Zero anime has no business being as great as it is. After decades of Hollywood fumbling, the studio behind Ghost in the Shell has finally…
The Definitive Ghost in the Shell Franchise Review Guide
Apart from my long-running Monogatari review-marathon, I’ve never attempted such a large writing project as reviewing my way through…
Ghost in the Shell - Where to Start and What's Worth Watching (and Reading)
From films, TV series, and OVAs to novels, manga, and art books, join us for this exhaustive deep dive into everything Ghost in the Shell—and we mean everything.
My Anime & Manga Collection - A Feature-Length Tour (2024 Update) | Andre's Shelf
It’s time I put my money where my mouth (channel name) is. Here’s an update on what the actual “Andre’s Shelf” looks like now! Follow me on Twitter (X):…
Kill la Kill, My Hero Academia, Nisekoi, Chainsaw Man, Chihayafuru
AD Police Files [OVA Review]
A D Police Files; or, Stop! An officer will shoot At least she died as a woman. The weather outside is as beautiful as ever this…
511 – Ooku: The Inner Chambers part 1
Welcome to our long awaited Retrospective on Ooku: The Inner Chambers! We're starting our full review of Fumi Yoshinaga's alternate Japanese history manga where the Edo era shoguns…
Dragon Slayer Eiyuu Densetsu: Ouji no Tabidachi
Over the years, many people have asked Orphan to do Dragon Slayer Eiyuu Densetsu: Ouji no Tabidachi ( Dragon Slayer Legend of Heroes: The P...
Angelique, Bite me!, Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma, Judo Story, Techno Police
Library Loot (mostly): Ghost in the Shell: Arise
Back in 2013, I was busy at the weird cross roads of ending high school and heading into my college years. That meant that I was keeping loose…
Masamune Shirow’s Ghost in the Shell 2: Man-Machine Interface Manga Review
Finally, I’ve reached the (probable) end of my enormous Ghost in the Shell (GitS) retrospective article series, with this, my 36th article…
Masamune Shirow’s Ghost in the Shell 1.5: Human Error Processor Manga Review
Although my recent coverage of the vastness of the Ghost in the Shell (GitS) franchise lately has been nothing short of exhaustive (and…
Ghost in the Shell: Virtual Reality Diver VR 360 Video Review
Just when I think I’ve exhausted every single animated incarnation of Ghost in the Shell (GitS), my online detective work finds yet another…
Ghost In The Shell SAC_2045 Official Visual Book Review
While it seems like the 2020–2022 anime series Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 may be generally disliked (unfairly in my opinion) by the vast…
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Masamune Shirow’s PIECES Gem 01 [The Ghost in the Shell Data +α] Art Book Review
Published in 2014 to mark Ghost in the Shell’s 25th anniversary (the first manga chapter was published in March 1989), this small hardback…
The Art of Ghost in the Shell Hardcover Review
If there was one positive aspect of director Rupert Sanders’ 2017 live action movie version of Ghost in the Shell, it was the phenomenal…
Koukaku Kidoutai / Ghost in the Shell by Shirow Masamune
I’m really looking forward to going back to reviewing porn…. although, I have to say, there are a lot of boobs in this. Plus, if you can find…
