Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG Review

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 Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. was a neat anime series for GitS fans, it captured the philosophical elements of the original 1995 classic and mixes them with some action-oriented situations. Now, the series returns with a more dark second season titled Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG. This time featuring a more thrilling case, new enemies, and philosophical story.


STORY- Two years after the Laughing Man incident, Section 9 must deal with a new terrorist group called "The Individual Eleven" who are planning to assassinate the newly elected prime minister of Japan. Also the season focus on three million Asian refugees that came to labor in Japan after the Third and Fourth Worlds. Basically, Section 9 are in for more hard times.

Section 9 is in for more thrills.

CHARACTERS- All of Section 9's main members are here and stand alone episodes gives them more development than before. We get a get a glimpse at the Major's childhood and the accident that caused her to go full cyborg. Furthermore, Batou gets more action-oriented moments, which shows how hot-headed he can be and the Tachikomas get more screen time and an episode focusing on their creator. Also, minor Section 9 members such as Saito and Paz get their own stand-alone episodes however we only get a brief insight of Borma's past. 


PRESENTATION- Production I.G did an excellent style with the artwork. The background and characters are rich in detail, which shows during night scenes. The CG is widly-used but is more detailed this time around. The voice work is great as always and the soundtrack by Yoko Kanno is still great to listen to. With many neat tracks to listen to this time. Overall, 2nd GIG has a slight edge in terms of presentation.

Presentation-wise, the second season goes all-out stylish.

OVERALL- If you want more Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C., then 2nd GIG is for you. If you're interested then check out the first season then this one. Overall, 2nd GIG is just as captivating and exciting as the first season, Production I.G truly outdid themselves in terms of presentation.

- Similar to its fist season GitS: 2nd GIG has some violence, some sexual scenes, and profanity.-

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