A fight between two much talked about animes based on two classic mangas by Masamune Shirow. To begin with, I think Ghost In The Shell already has a 1 - 0 lead. It's not even fair to compare the 1995 GITS movie with the 1988 Appleseed movie. They play in totally different leagues. That's probably because the first GITS movie were made by the talented director Mamoru Oshii. He has also directed the new GITS: Innocence movie.
So how are the new movies? Well both movies have absolutely stunning visuals. But that's about all they have in common. GITS: Innocence is an intriguing mix of action, art, science and philosophy. Just that the Innocence cyborg designs were inspired by the dolls created by the, not very well known, German artist Hans Bellmer says it all. It's a fascinating, mind bending and surreal experience that you wish more movies could offer their audience. Just one small complaint. I miss the presence of the leading lady from the first GITS movie, Major Motoko Kusanagi. Innocence focus on her old partners from Section 9, Batou and Togusa. Motoko is still in the movie, but her part is much smaller.
What about Appleseed then? Well, it feels empty. It's a very beautifully animated, but a very ordinary, sci-fi action movie. It's worth a look just because of the graphics, but not much more. GITS vs Appleseed 2 - 0.
Don't miss the Ghost In The Shell anime tv series GITS Stand Alone Complex and its second season GITS Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG. An excellent anime tv series. For more info, check out InTheShell. GITS vs Appleseed 3 - 0.
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