News: Ghost in the Shell 2.0

All brand new Ghost in the Shell 2.0



Something of old news, but you may not know this so we posted this little post, that has to be in the news.



Production I.G. have re-released the original Ghost in the Shell which was released in 1995. It is the same movie, but so differenet from the original one. Ghost in the Shell 2.0 is completely remastered animation, using the technologies, skills and experience Production I.G have now - it's nothing more than a fest for your eyes and mind.



It includes new remade CG scenes, much more GITS style, clearer sound effects. Ghost in the Shell never looked more mind blowing than this. You will be watching this movie again and again and again.



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Pale Cocoon

One episode OVA that everyone should watch and get into their heads. These types of films just prove how you can bring out a clear message to people about earth's environment. This amazing anime is nice and chilled, no fighting and not so much action, but it is so much more about the drawings, animation and the music.

Pale Cocoon was created and directed by Yasuhiro Yoshiura. Amazing work by Studio Rikka with a very high quality animation and very unique style. It just shows very well how hard they work to bring an eye candy like this one to everyone. Support them by buying their DVDs and you will get even more amazing work.

The story may be short, but it is really sweat. It sets hundreds of years in future, where humans abandoned the earth's surface to live in huge multi-level underground facilities. The history as they know it has been lost, only fragments left which are in a form of binary code. A special excavation department was created to work on these fragments and recover this data, recover facts about human history. Story tells of Ura, most enthusiastic excavator of the department as he uncovers a very important part of human history.

There are only a few characters in the story and just two main. Ura and Riko the two members from the excavation department. There are a few scenes with lots of people, scenes of the environment that they live in. This anime is more about the story told and how beautifully it is presented.

The animation is pretty unique, has its own style. the way light is used is amazing. The technology Ura uses to excavate these archives looks very cool. You can only praise Yasuhiro Yoshiura, Studio Rikka and DIRECTIONS for their hard work.

A unique anime has to have a unique soundtrack. Pale Cocoon's music was directed by Tohru Okada. It does make this unique anime more intense and whole experience more jaw-dropping. We like it a lot, it could not have been better.

In short we think this anime has to be in every self respected sci-fi anime fan's collection, because there are no other like this story. This unique anime brings a message, important to everyone. Has very cool sci-fi effects and music. It will make you want to watch it again and again. If you choose to get the DVD you will get bonus short animation by Yasuhiro Yoshiura which is no less amazing than Pale Cocoon. We recommend this DVD to everyone, get it today.

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Ghost in the Shell (1995)

One of the most beloved sci-fi anime of all times, not only by anime fans but also many others. Most of us know or have heard of the name Ghost in the Shell and many of have seen the movie at sometime in our lives. First ever Ghost in the Shell is a classic sci-fi anime that sits proud in everyone's collection. It will blow away your mind with the ideas and messages that it presents. It was ground breaking in 1988 and it still amazes people who watch it for the first time in 2009.

Ghost in the Shell the movie was based on manga by Masamune Shirow and directed by Mamoru Oshii. Although manga is more rich in story and character. The movie kinda has a lot of the things cramped in to one place. Putting that fact aside, the creators have created one anime that have inspired movies for 20 years and will do for another 20 years. It is a masterpiece, a work of art and no one can say otherwise.

Section 9 is a special anti-terrorist unit that investigates all types of cases in the future Hong Kong. While the team is trying to catch a evil hacker, who hacks cyberbrains of others, only know as the PuppetMaster. Characters also have stories and complexities of their own. As they collect clues that may lead to this hacker, they find there is more to this hacker than meets the eye.

The characters are very well detailed and look like very realistic cyborgs. The detail of the characters can only be compared with the detail of environment of futuristic China. Every last animated movement was carefully crafted to make the whole movie what it is. The animation can only be praised, so that's what we are doing here.

The music soundtrack is also a masterpiece of work directed by Kazuhiro Wakabayashi it really makes the movie come alive, there is not a single bad thing you can say about the soundtrack.

We love Ghost in the Shell very much. Now Ghost in the Shell 2.0 is even more mind blowing than before. We recommend it to everyone. Yet again since the story line is very complicated and hard to follow, it may be too much to understand from first time viewing. That is what sci-fi anime is all about the complicated future.

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Akira

In 1988 when a science fiction animated movie Akira came out, it changed the way anime was viewed. Akira was already known to some in manga, which already had a lot of fans. The movie did not disappoint fans and to this day is watchable with enjoyment and amusement.

Movie was directed by Katsuhiro Otomo, only good things may be said about his works. Every work is a unique masterpiece that should be in every science fiction fans collection, even if they aren't anime junkies.

The story is set in not far away future. Neo-Tokyo is a has a lot of color and light, but a lot of cruel grey and darkness too. The main characters Tetsuo and Kaneda are involved with bike gangs, when things start become too much. In an accident Tetsuo encounters a weird looking child who changes him and awakens weird psychic abilities. The plot is very complicated, but still enjoyable to watch, you may have to watch it a few times to understand it.

Akira changed science fiction, not only anime, the movie presented so many ideas and views. The detailed dark animation has created cyberpunk scene and inspired many other future manga and anime. The animation has been drawn to the nearest possible detail. Even though the movie is 20 years old it is a fest for the eyes even now.

The music is somewhat outdated for todays world but if you imagine yourself 20 years back all those sound effects would be mind blowing. So we can't say a bad word about it, we enjoyed it to the last bit in both English and Japanese versions.

If you still haven't seen Akira, go order the DVD today, the movie will blow your mind, you will be proud to have it your collection. We recommend it to everyone over 16, because it has a lot of blood and very weird scenes. Even if you are over 40 you may not understand the messages Akira brings. We loved it and still do, it is one of the very best sci-fi anime ever created, we hope you do to. Read more...

Appleseed (1988)

The first Appleseed movie created from the very popular mangas by Masamune Shirow. It is a must-see film for every fan of Appleseed comics and movies. This film has mixed responses from fans and most are disappointed in this movie. To us this is a must have in every sci-fi collection even if it's not so perfect.

This first movie was co-produced by a few big companies that have many many great titles right now. These animation studios weren't so popular as they are today. Here is their work in early stages.

The plot line is based on second manga but it lacks big details. Can't even say anything about the American version apart from don't buy it!!! Most of us know that American translations make most anime really bad and unwatchable sometimes, get the Japanese version instead.

The story is about two ESWAT officers Deunan and Briareos. ESWAT is a special police force that were created to protect the city of Olympus, the last human utopia. More than half of the population of Olympus are Bio-roids who assist humans in every day life. There are bad guys who think humans are losing control over their lives and want to shutdown Gaia, one big computer that controls most things in Olympus.

The characters of this movie are lacking a lot of detail and are presented in a somewhat wrong way. There are many things that characters miss and a lot of fans will be disappointed in animation, but don't worry just enjoy some very cool oldschool Appleseed.

Considering the year it was made the animation it self is pretty awesome, all mecha look very cool. Looking at the technology they use is pretty funny in todays world, but think back 20 years, would the animation seem funny then.

Same goes about the film's soundtrack it does not sound any special at all listening to it today. The sound effects seem outdated as everything else, but it still a must-see
Appleseed movie.

Over all this movie is wonderful to watch if you like Masamune Shirow's work, Appleseed or just sci-fi anime in general. It may be rated only for 16 and above because the translated version is so bad and has too much unnecessary swearing. Don't miss it if you are a real Appleseed fan! Read more...

Blassreiter

Through out the years sci-fi anime was always bringing amazing mecha to life. The ideas and imagination of science fiction manga and anime creators have been always been jaw-dropping and mind twisting. Not so long ago we were introduced to CG animation, it has completely changed sci-fi anime and for better of course.

Blassreiter was created by GONZO animation studios and directed by Ichiro Itano. This is not just another title by GONZO, it is somewhat a presentation of how they have developed over the years. So much work have been placed in making this series and you can see it very well.

The story takes place in near future Germany. An outbreak of a virus that revives human corpse into pretty CG demonic creators. A special force called XAT tries to fight against these creatures and discovers theres more to this outbreak. The XAT team struggles deal with demoniacs and they seem to consume everything around, even XAT members. There is only one man who is able to control demonic powers and stand against all evil, Joseph Jobson may save them.

The main characters and demoniacs are very carefully designed. With a lot of detailed features for the main characters. Every new monster looks more amazing then the previous. Almost every episode there are scenes with monsters running after something and fusing with other machinery. Great individual details of the first and second line characters, but there seem to be a lack of one timers. The story just involves a circle of people and no outsiders. Not many scenes with just daily life, bulk action, but you can't have all at once.

If you want to know where todays CG animation stands, Blassreiter is a good example. Full of jaw-dropping fight scenes made in CG, detailed monsters performing insane moves. Normal animation and colors have been done very well and you can easily see it through all that CG. Together with some awsome sound effects and music this anime visually is pure gold.

This anime is worth watching not only for the cool CG animated scenes but for the story line too. The story brings many important messages, so follow it closely. We loved watching it and hoping to see more similar anime. Blassreiter is a big hit in sci-fi anime, a successive project by GONZO and Ichiro Itano, don't you dare missing it. Read more...

Casshern SINS

A lot of really good sci-fi anime is dark and has very deep messages in every bit of the story, that's what makes a good science fiction, good. This anime series has a lot to offer and does not disappoint you with anything. Casshern SINS is a new remake of the old Casshern franchise, the series that were shown in 1973. Casshern also had four OVAs and a live-action movie. This is Casshern in his best, don't miss out on them even if you haven't seen other Casshern titles.

Casshern SINS project was produced by MADHOUSE animation studios. These people are very skilled and not afraid to show it. This is one of their best works and it is one their recent works too. We can only support them by buying anime. Say thank you very much to them and hope they will continue to bring more awesome anime titles.

The story starts with scenes of Casshern fighting other robots, they heard that if you eat him you will be saved and gain eternal life. Casshern seems to have lost his memory and does not know that he caused the world to start decaying and the whole robot race with it. The story follows along a path to finding Luna who may be alive and could save everyone from the decaying world, but also has many individual episodes connected to the whole story with little stories within.

Casshern does not remember what he is and why is he alive, as he fights the masses of robots that are attacking him. He encounters many characters including a little girl Ringo and an old scientist who takes care of her. Also a Luyuze a girl who lived only thinking of having revenge on Casshern after what he has killed her sister, but she hesitates to kill him when she finds out he has lost his memory. What else could make it this anime better than another dark Casshern fighting the real Casshern for supremacy.

The animation does not disappoint, the way Casshern fights other robots looks like he is dancing. There are a lot of really cool fighting scenes. There seems to be a lot more of dark purple colours than other, but that makes it very cool dark anime. The animation has been done very well and once again MADHOUSE have done a marvelous job.

The soundtrack has been selected carefully and just fits everything well, the voices fit characters well too. The sounds of machines and environment do make you feel like you are there and make you feel characters emotions.

If you haven't seen Casshern SINS you are missing out on a lot. We like it very much and love to just hear "Casshern!" in every episode. If you enjoyed Egro Proxy, this is something similar in a way. We love every bit of this anime and recommend it to everyone, not everyone will understand the messages behind all this animation, but at least you will see fascinating animation. Read more...

Macross Zero

There is an unwritten saying among all anime fans, it is obvious and sad in a way. The saying may be different in words, but it means the same thing. Why all really good anime are short? Probably everyone has said this more than once. They have the highest ratings and you can watch them many, many times and still be fascinated.

Macross Saga is one of the most popular sci-fi anime out there. It has been through out the years, and there are many reasons for this. Macross Zero is our favorite from a long list of Macross titles.

This is an eye candy from Satelight, worth every penny. This work can only be described as amazing. The story, animation and the soundtrack are one of their best creations out there. You know Satelight will produce amazing results from anything, these OVAs are no exception.

The story takes place one year before original Macross series. First OVA starts with a short back story of the main character, Shin a cold blooded U.N. pilot as he takes off for another mission. Their gruop encounter enemy fighters and barely survive the attack. Suddenly, they are attacked by another, but this time an unknown fighter jet. As they are fighting in the vast clouds, Shin is shooting his target to a point were the shots were supposed to hit the enemy jet. But in a flash the fighter changes in to something of a human bird form and shoots down Shin's fighter. It drops into the sea.

Won't spoil the fun too much for you. The story is very well told and has very deep meanings. Will make you think about the way we humans live our lives, very sci-fi...

Since most of the story takes place on an island and the sea, there are not many characters. There are no big mass scenes and different in the environments. That does not make this anime any less interesting. The beautifully drawn island really makes you feel like your there in the tropics.

The animation is very high quality and very detailed. Macross always have amazing fighting scenes that never disappoint. You can watch this anime again and again, because it really is not boring and you will see many new things each time you watch it.

Macross Saga always have a great sound track to all their movies and series. In every Macross anime there was at least one song that is sung by a important character. The songs are connected to the story in some way, makes you feel music is really imporant.

How can you recommend someone to get this anime, if you can't really explain what it is about. You don't, you make them get it and watch it, because it an unmissable and a favorite Sci-fi anime. It has many cool elements and they are presented in a very well way. So go buy it now! Read more...

RideBack

We start the new year with a few great sci-fi anime series. Every year the animations get better and better. With more complex, jaw-dropping action scenes, with very beautiful and detailed CG animation. We start a brand new year with one of animes that are promising a lot of gooooood stuff.

RideBack was produced by MADHOUSE and has just started airing in Japan. If you know MADHOUSE studios and their work, of course you will watch this anime. It is one of their best works yet and it is simply stuning. If you want to be introduced to this stodio's work; RideBack is a good place to start.

Present time is 2025, a resistance group called GGP has suddenly taken control of the world. They outmatched the superpowers with a new type of military forces. They have won what was called a "historical victory", but their exisistance was never shown to the public. The "historical victory" records have disappeared with all heroes. After that came an era of world order. A revolution. A new world order.

But that changing world has nothing to do with the main character of these new series. Rin - a girl who has dedicated her life to follow in her mothers footsteps and perform as a ballet dancer. Our main character is in the final moments of her school. She feels really alive only when she is performing on stage, but "This world will change, as do the lights on the stage". At that very moment of her performing, thinking these thoughts she suddenly slips, injures herself. She quits ballet not long after. She enrolls in in to the Musashino University and a beginning of a new life starts here, with RideBack.

The plot line is of this anime is pretty interesting, if you have read mangas of RideBack. We won't go and reveal it, so you can enjoy the story unfolding.

In the first episodes we are introduced to to Rin, her closest friend Shouko.... and the RideBack club tcheam. Although not much info about the team in first episode, which you really don't miss at all. Straight away the anime begins with mass people scenes and through out very well drawn scenes. These make you feel that their world is big. Also there is someone always watching or listening to world news - makes the world that they live in kind of more realistic.

The animation is absolutely beautiful, especially the machines. Very well detailed and a lot of complex scenes, once again MADHOUSE have worked very hard to create such jaw-dropping anime.

Great opening song, great ending song, great themes that fit characters every single move. The sounds of engines have been carefully designed and RideBack itself sounds very cool.

RideBack is one great start of this year, you shouldn't miss it. We will post more about this anime as the series progress. You can only rate this anime with very high marks on every point, it is a must-watch anime of January 2009. Don't you dare to miss it! Read more...

Voices of a Distant Star

This whole anime was created by only one person, Makoto Shinkai. With help from his fiance, help from a friend with the soundtrack - they have created a unique masterpiece that will remain in everyone's minds,hearts and favorite anime lists.

This short OVA is one of CoMix Wave stodio's works and you can tell it easily. It shows how hard they work to make it all come alive. CoMix Wave has a good list of variuos productions under their name and they make unique masterpieces everytime. You just must see this one.

The plot line of this anime is pretty simple but there are many things going on in the story, you have to watch it a few times to see them. It is a story about relationship between a girl and a boy. A very simple relationship breaking apart in not so far away future. One thing we can really say is, it is full of science fiction and will make your jaw drop and your mind twist.

There aren't many scenes with people, but they aren't needed here at all. The main character Mikako a girl who chooses to become an austronaut and pilot a huge robot on a mission to the end of our solor system, who is trying to keep using a simple cell phone. Her boyfriend Noboru, who is replying her cell messages back on earth.

The animation in Voices of a Distant Star is nothing more than amazing, just the way CoMix Wave like to create anime. Really fine colours. The mecha looks pretty good, it just bothered when it walks. All scenes go pretty well with the music and tell sthe story very well. There has to be at least one negative thing about animation, we will definatily post about it when we see it.

The soundtrack was created by Makoto's friend Tenmon, it fits this unique anime very well. Sound effects are very well imagened, add a lot to the experience of watching this beautiful film.

This anime not only has all ingridients to make it a top sci-fi anime, but you can also show it to your girlfriend and she may not be sick of it - like from the rest of films that you have... One could call it romantic drama with added sci-fi effect. Whatever it may be, it is wonderful to watch over and over again.

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