The Source Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Ghost in the Shell: 'Stand Alone Complex' TV Series A few moments ago, I watched through the last 'Ghost in the Shell' volume. I have to say: 'WOW'. When you sum up all the detail they made, for the series, you can't help but feel: 'Will there ever be another Anime that complex?' After watching the last episode, I walked away satisfied with their conclusion. I have never been intrigued with a Japan Adult Cartoon before. The Major's new eye color rocked... I saw the twist coming, but I wasn't sure how they would pull it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynk Former Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 There are animes more complex than Stand Alone Complex. Plus there is a second season to Stand Alone Complex called 2ND GIG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sitherino Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 There are animes more complex than Stand Alone Complex. Much, much more complex, really. But aye, was good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDJOHNNYMIKE Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Due to encouragement from the cool dudes here, I have started to watch some anime stuff, I think Ghost in the Shell was one that was highly recomended by you, but when's it on, what channel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOssusKeeper Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 It used to be on the Cartoon Network, on adult swim, but i don't think it's on there anymore... I kinda' want to see the 2nd Gig. on tv here in the US... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynk Former Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Speaking of Ghost in the Shell, the UK and Australia get an english dub for Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOssusKeeper Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Speaking of Ghost in the Shell, the UK and Australia get an english dub for Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence WHAT!?! Nooooooooooooo.... I want one, all i've got is the Jap. version... Not fair, not fair.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SITHSLAYER133 Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 does anyone no where i can dl it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynk Former Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 does anyone no where i can dl it? Don't download it, unless you want me to hunt you down Buy it or don't watch it at all. I don't care what your excuse is. Also this forum won't be used to tell anyone where and how to download anything of this nature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOssusKeeper Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 does anyone no where i can dl it? it's ill-egel anyway Buy it! you'll be glad you did... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynk Former Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 @ TheOssusKeeper: If you want the dub then you can always import the UK or Australian version of Innocence when it comes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOssusKeeper Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 @ TheOssusKeeper: If you want the dub then you can always import the UK or Australian version of Innocence when it comes out. yeah but aren't import costs pretty high? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynk Former Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 What are you worried about? Most likely it'll cost 35AUD which is around 27-28USD add the shipping costs and it shouldn't be that much over the initial price. It's not gonna cost you an arm and a leg that's for sure XD all you'd need to do is buy it off the net from some online store once it is released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOssusKeeper Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 What are you worried about? Most likely it'll cost 35AUD which is around 27-28USD add the shipping costs and it shouldn't be that much over the initial price. It's not gonna cost you an arm and a leg that's for sure XD all you'd need to do is buy it off the net from some online store once it is released. yeah but with the gas prices the way they are, they might charge for jet fuel or something and the price will be an arm and a leg, lol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynk Former Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Well... your loss XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOssusKeeper Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Well... your loss XD I plan on getting it, it's just a matter of when and where... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Much, much more complex, really.Some so much so that no one knows what the hell happened. GitS is one of my favorite series, animated or otherwise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChAiNz.2da Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Ghost in the Shell? never heard of it.... hehehe yeah, I'm kidding for those that don't know any better (or my avatar) GitS is perhaps my favorite anime, at least as far as an on-going storlyine/drama/soap-opera-ish overtone. The series takes the time to get to know the characters... but are highly dependant on the viewer being familiar with past episodes... loved every minute of the Standalone Complex Series and am looking forward to season 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynk Former Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 GitS is perhaps my favorite anime, at least as far as an on-going storlyine/drama/soap-opera-ish overtone. The series takes the time to get to know the characters... but are highly dependant on the viewer being familiar with past episodes... loved every minute of the Standalone Complex Series and am looking forward to season 2 XD Most animes are like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChAiNz.2da Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 XD Most animes are like that. True, But with GitS, miss one episode and you can be totally lost unless there's a re-run or a convenient 'flash-back'... unlike alot of other anime's that have alot of "fluff" filler episodes that don't have anything to do with the overall story... I liked GitS moreso because every episode had something to do with the main plot... I'm a big fan of Inuyasha and Full Metal Alchemist too.. but if I miss an episode, I'm not going to be asking myself "WTH just happened??" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynk Former Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Like I said, most animes are like that. Most animes are 12/13 or 26 episodes long. InuYasha and Fullmetal Alchemist and Dragonball Z, etc are those rare animes that go over the standard episode counts. When you have such a small episode count you don't have time to do filler eps... unless you're watching Cowboy Bebop or Samurai Champloo which are mostly just "filler eps" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOssusKeeper Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 I like FMA, FLCL (theme song rocks), GitS (movies) GitS:SAC series, and Samerai Champloo... awesome shows.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Source Posted September 9, 2005 Author Share Posted September 9, 2005 True, But with GitS, miss one episode and you can be totally lost unless there's a re-run or a convenient 'flash-back'... unlike alot of other anime's that have alot of "fluff" filler episodes that don't have anything to do with the overall story... I liked GitS moreso because every episode had something to do with the main plot... I'm a big fan of Inuyasha and Full Metal Alchemist too.. but if I miss an episode, I'm not going to be asking myself "WTH just happened??" I agree! From an art historical view, GITS was one of the first Anime movies that had a complexity in design and story. Even thought I had to watch the first movie a few times to understand it, I was drawn into how inter conected the design and story were related. Before GITS, there were very few Anime movies that strove to deliver great details in animation. Adult cartoons were rear, and GITS was one of a few Animes that put adult cartoons in the spotlight. Plus, it was delivered to the public on VHS. GITS: Stand Alone Complex will be on 'Cartoon Network' at 9:00 starting in late September or early October. When it comes to GITS II, I think it is sucessful in design and digital animation. However, I felt the only fall back was 'English Sub Text'. If the movie was doubed in English, I would be able to enjoy more of the story. I am sure there will be a copy doubed in English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOssusKeeper Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 GITS: Stand Alone Complex will be on 'Cartoon Network' at 9:00 starting in late September or early October. Woooot, 2nd Gig Nov. 19th... http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/article.php?id=7298 GitS info page: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=910 if anyone wants to keep up with whats going on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montnoir Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 From an art historical view, GITS was one of the first Anime movies that had a complexity in design and story. Even thought I had to watch the first movie a few times to understand it, I was drawn into how inter conected the design and story were related. Before GITS, there were very few Anime movies that strove to deliver great details in animation. Adult cartoons were rear, and GITS was one of a few Animes that put adult cartoons in the spotlight. Plus, it was delivered to the public on VHS. This, would be incorrect. There are many other mature anime made long before GitS. But for the western audience indeed, GitS was the first complex, mature animated movie which made a considerable profit and gained a cult following. When it comes to GITS II, I think it is sucessful in design and digital animation. However, I felt the only fall back was 'English Sub Text'. If the movie was doubed in English, I would be able to enjoy more of the story. I am sure there will be a copy doubed in English. Dubs for the most part are lousy and sometimes even change the story and characters due to phrasing and half-a$$ed translations. Example: in the very first episode of GitS Stand Alone Complex the major has a chat with Togusa. In the english dub, she sonds happy encouraging him and telling him to keep up the good work. In the original japanese she sounds rough, reprimands him, criticizes him and telling him to do better. This giving Togusa the psychological boost he needs to try harder and stay sharp. This changes the major's personality. She is a hard and unforgiving professional and she loses that hard edge when praising Togusa instead of reprimanding him, demanding a better performance. It also changes their relationship as they appear friends in the english dub, instead of colleagues in the original. So, it's better to make an effort and read subtitles, instead of listening to crappy dubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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