Category: Anime/Manga

Ghost in the Shell: Arise

A new Ghost in the Shell series has been announced. First reaction, “it’s about time!”. And then you see the character design of the Major on the official site. I don’t like it. Never mind Kamiyama Kenji (director of Stand Alone Complex) has confirmed he’s not involved in any capacity and Kanno Yoko isn’t handling the soundtrack. This collage should make it pretty clear why I’m not happy:

just LOOK at her
just LOOK at her

Kenji Kawai – Ghost in the Shell OST (Cinema Symphony)

Because I had danced, the beautiful lady was enchanted
Because I had danced, the shining moon echoed
Proposing marriage, the god shall descend
The night clears away and the chimera bird will sing

Kenji Kawai Cinema Symphony Ghost In The Shell OST YouTube

Live performance off Kenji Kawai’s Cinema Symphony DVD. Even better live.