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[Hellion Rex]

WHERE IS MY GODDAMN DEATH PARADE. I NEED MEMENTO MORI.

[Clover Rider]

[CrazyRah]

Not in Fate no. She did an impersonation of an old man though, which was hilarious!

 

*awaits Rah comment*

 

 

What, you want me to say something? 

 

 

Why on Earth would you ever imagine that I would insinuate that you're an old person?

[Chewin]

Yes, and trust me, it's happened with me LOADS.

 

Like that one dude.

 

In the BSN

 

Can't remember his name.

 

Yeah he was dumb but I thought he was smart.

 

And oh god

 

YES

 

 

I might have passed out if I were that kid.

 

Like seriously.

 

Died

 

Then and there.

 

"Can you have sex?"

 

"Would you like to find out?"

 

"Nah"

 

Me:  

 

Kid, you sure are stupid as f*ck.

[Zeroth Angel]

Not in Fate no. She did an impersonation of an old man though, which was hilarious!

 

*awaits Rah comment*

You enjoy being the old guy don't you, Chewin ?

[Chewin]

You enjoy being the old guy don't you, Chewin ?

 

More like tolerate it.

[TheClonesLegacy]

Hey guys it's page 1881.

 

Just like that terrible game that came out recently.

[Vroom Vroom]

Hey guys it's page 1881.

 

Just like that terrible game that came out recently.

Order! We must have order! 

 

 

(also you are thinking of 1886)

[Fidite Nemini]

Hey guys it's page 1881.

 

Just like that terrible game that came out recently.

 

Sure you don't mean 1886?

 

Still gotta go a way until then.

 

But I'm helping:

Can't wait for UBW cour #2. I need it! NEEDZ!!! More Caster, more Archer ... GIL!!!

[CrazyRah]

You enjoy being the old guy don't you, Chewin ?

 

Old people do seem to love honesty!

[Mr.House]

WHERE IS MY GODDAMN DEATH PARADE. I NEED MEMENTO MORI.

I want mah JoJo.

[Fidite Nemini]

Old people do seem to love honesty!

 

I rather think that being honest makes you feel old. Old virtues and all that, you know?

[TheClonesLegacy]

Is it 1886?

 

I dunno.

 

The Order was terrible.

 

We should discuss better things.

 

Like the Predator getting confirmed for MKX.

 

Because that's awesome.

 

Unbelievably awesome.

 

Gonna have me some fun.

[Zeroth Angel]

More like tolerate it.

 

That's good too.

 

Sure you don't mean 1886?

 

Still gotta go a way until then.

 

But I'm helping:

Can't wait for UBW cour #2. I need it! NEEDZ!!! More Caster, more Archer ... GIL!!!

 

Neither can I.

 

Only a few weeks or so left!

[Chewin]

Sure you don't mean 1886?

 

Still gotta go a way until then.

 

But I'm helping:

Can't wait for UBW cour #2. I need it! NEEDZ!!! More Caster, more Archer ... GIL!!!

 

14 days left.

 

The hype is real.

[Milan92]

Gouda died a virgin lololololololollol

 

But yes, I agree with you. Kuzei was a lot more impressive of an antagonist than Gouda, since while they both had some very intriguing elements that they delved into, the former at least didn't need to explain himself in a overcomplicated manner. Gouda was basically all about "lawl look at mah intelligenzze!"

 

Seriously, f*ck that guy! Hated him in almost every scene. I bet where he to ask you to hand him the salt at the dinner table he would go all like "Would you kindly acquire the necessary time and courtesy to so delinquently detach the salt from the table and so strategically locate it into my hand" or some sh*t.

 

Otherwise he was cool.

 

Kuze x Motoko.

 

Suck it Batou!

[Mr.House]

AH I love the conclusion to the D'Arby fight, always a great laugh.

[Paragon Gabriel]

2 weeks left until UBW.

 

One ticket to the hype train!

 

Game of Thrones the anime?

 

The amount of anime that have been compared to GoT is TO DAMN HIGH!!!

 

So I finally finished Ghost in the Shell: SAC 2nd GiG. Took me only 3½ months to do so. But I did it, and here is my review of it. Unfortunately my hands slipped while I was writing this, so it turned from a review into a quasi-analysis of sorts and is thus quite lengthy (considerably longer than I expected it to be while I was thinking about it in my head). There are no spoilers in it, but I put it into a spoiler box since I don't want people to needlessly have to scroll through the page.

 

So anyway, without further ado--enjoy:

 

Spoiler

I think it really goes without saying here that Ghost in the Shell is one of those shows that is a masterful blend of visuals and psychological examination. In its very essence, GitS showcases the interaction between humanity and robotic life and utilizes different aspects in the narrative to portray them through different means. Not only does it manage to bring up questions on the very definition of “life,” it also manages to show the complexity of how humanity attempts to define life within a world where people are able to seemingly exist physically and psychologically. 2nd GiG is easily the most fully-realized vision of what the franchise has to offer, since through its combination of episodic stories and overarching plotlines, the series fully gets to explore its vast world through many avenues wherein all its factors are put astutely into play in the narrative.

 

The central theme of the series revolves around the concept of the stand alone complex--which to put it simply is an incident that occurs when a bunch of stand-alone events appear to be working together in one complex operation. Season 1 depicted this with the Laughing Man case, in which it focused on portraying a series of incidents which initially appear to all be connected as the work of one criminal, but ultimately turns out to be a series of unrelated incidents by anonymous individuals. Season 2 takes this concept even further, in which the show broadens it in scope on a socio-political level--wherein it mainly focuses on the makings of ideological beliefs that in turns forms a revolution with Japan in the centre of it all. 

 

While Season 1 put into limelights the effects of technological advancements, the usage of internet and consumption of information had on society as a whole, Season 2 expands on the concepts of networking and communication heavily, wherein it creates an extreme version of the stand alone complex. Meaning as information is dispersed throughout the net, it either degrades in quality or is deliberately altered and becomes a mass consumption by people which in turn leads to a state that the show calls synchronization for each individual person--meaning it renders the term "individuality" an illusion. Due to this process, people can be easily dissuaded to form similar beliefs / attitudes, which is the method that is used in the show to instigate a revolution. The concept is something that could be applied to the group Anonymous--which operates on ideas rather than directives, though in GitS case it is put to the extreme.

 

Thus we come to one of the major reasons why I truly love this franchise; it treats the viewer as an adult who possess a level of intellectual maturity. GitS is a show that has a clear grasp on its concepts--everything from psychological to political ones--and knows how to write the story and not simplify them to the viewer. While I understand the necessity for it--having to create a superficial representation of something more "complex" so that a large audience as possible can appreciate the medium--ultimately it is something that I loathe and more often then not the show suffers from it, and makes the story either a lot more simple than it comes across or just fails horribly. Thankfully this is not the case with GitS, since it expects the viewer to be educated enough to understand what the show delves into. The show does suffer a bit from trying to come across as a bit too "presumptuous", since it has a certain tendency in wanting to explain rather simple concepts as unnecessary complicated just for the sake of being more intellectual. This is thankfully a minor annoyance within the narrative, since one can grasp the core of the story just fine, but is still dumb in its own right I find.

 

Something that I found that 2nd GiG improved upon was its execution when it comes to pacing and dispersal. This applies from the main narrative to the actual combat that transpires within the show. Each aspect of the plot is very clearly covered, used and acted upon. Each element of the story is involved and well thought out, especially in relation to other elements. Almost every action sequence is well choreographed and acted, which allows the viewer to get a good scope of where the fight is taking place, what’s at stake, who is in control, and what each move could mean for the characters. The show features a vast array of characters, and most of them get a surprising amount of characterization, which is not excluded to Section 9 alone. All these factors complement the show and makes it an enjoyable journey on so many layers that you can't help but appreciate it all.

 

So with that all said--Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is one of my all time favorite shows, and easily lands on my 2nd place of anime that I've watched. It is an intelligent series created for a mature audience who can fully appreciate everything that it delves into and that is the sole reason why I've fallen in love with this franchise so much. I can definitely see myself rewatching the entirety of the series, after I've gotten them on Blu Ray.

 

And now I'm off to Log Horizon!

 

 

You write too much.

[Milan92]

Not if Solid State Society has anything to say about it!

 

#Iforseetheirshipsailing

 

Never!

 

[Mr.House]

2 weeks left until UBW.

 

One ticket to the hype train!

Hopefully 45 minute episode, just so everyone will lose their mind with what will happen.

 

You, Sim and Loli know what I'm talking about