Look at it this way: Why start with something divisive like this adaptation instead of something universally beloved like the 1995 movie? I also highly doubt that anyone not familiar with the setting would be able to follow what’s happening (at least in this first episode).
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Polkira@piefed.ca 5 days ago
I’ve never seen or read any Ghost in the Shell. Would this be something I could watch not knowig anything about the series?
NineSwords@ani.social 5 days ago
ReluctantZen@feddit.nl 4 days ago
Isn’t it only divisive for people that watched the original? Those of us who watched the 1995 movie are very much biased here.
anonymous_in_atl@ani.social 5 days ago
I think people hold the original movie in high regard for its cerebral nature, and how it directly inspired cyberpunk narratives in the West especially. The Matrix, Cyberpunk Red/2077, and other things take a lot from the movie.
Yes. It’s not a sequel or anything. It’s fully standalone from other series/movies. Having that said, it could feel confusing, because they throw you right into action, without explaining much, but I assume that this is just a narrative choice and everything will be explained over time.