11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Only 3 Episodes...bummer., Aug 4 2006
By CC Crespo - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Ghost in the Shell, Stand Alone Complex: 2nd Gig, Vol. 6 Special Edition (DVD)
I was kind of annoyed this box set only included episodes 21, 22, and 23. Then I found out, Volume 07 will include the last 4 episodes of this series. So we are getting pretty close to the end, which is unfortunate for fans of the series.
Regardless, with the limited edition version, you get the usual 2 Disc DVDs (Disc 1-DD audio, Disc 2-DTS audio) and this time around we get the following 2 figurines; Tachikoma (Vulcan Type) & President and Maid (Secret).
I haven't viewed the 3 episodes yet, which include 21-'Embarrasment', 22-'Reversal', 23-'Martial Law'. I'm still waiting for a new widescreen HDTV display to view it on. However, based on the rest of the series which I've thoroughly enjoyed, I am counting on more of the same top notch production values with the usual solid storyline.
There are already rumors of a 3rd GIG series coming out in Japan this winter...keep your fingers crossed.
Meanwhile, in the here and now, this is easily the best anime drama series out there. If you still haven't watched this series, I strongly urge you to give it a try. Nothing comes close to the maturity found in this adult storyline/plot. You have to go back to the original Ghost in the Shell movie or even AKIRA for this kind of production value in an anime.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Philosophically heavy sure, but then thats GITS, Aug 6 2006
By Chaz - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - 2nd Gig, Vol. 6 (ep. 21-23) (DVD)
The entire GITS universe, whether it be the original manga, motion pictures, or the adapted TV series, are all heavily philosophical so I'm not sure why the last reviewer bothers to complain. These next episodes set up the confrontations later with Kuze to illustrate his true intentions as a radical reformist but needs the cover of a terrorist to strike fear into the government. The episodes are consistent, driven, and well acted so I can't see giving this less than five stars. If you're not able to unweave the philosophical web of dialogue that GITS (or The Matrix) lays before you then I suggest you find a brainless action film that the general public is used to having explained for them...you'll only get frustrated with this kind of complicated thinking.
5.0 out of 5 stars
What you would expect!, Feb 8 2008
By Tom E. Thompson - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Ghost in the Shell, Stand Alone Complex: 2nd Gig, Vol. 6 Special Edition (DVD)
This is what you would expect from the team that makes this awsome film and series! Visuals are as always, Top notch in the anime world, with thought provoking story lines, that make it so you can't wait to watch the next episode in the series. If you like you anime like i do with realistic looking charaters, and just alaround good damn movie. you have to have this in your collection, along with the whole series!