Ghost in the Shell S.A.C. - 2nd Gig (2007)

Review of GitS 2nd GIG

This is an excellent series. It gets more to the point faster than the first season, though the first season is by no means bad. 2nd GIG kept me engaged and wondering what was going to happen next. Its by no means a thriller Anime, but its in depth story plot and the many twist and turns are what kept me engaged. For an Anime its storyline was superb. I am an ardent 'hater' of Anime, but Ghost in The Shell Anime series is an exception. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves good story plot lines and good plot twists. August 16, 2008

Excellent series

In GitS SAC, there are two episodes which I thought to be the best (of both seasons); these were Affection and Poker Face. Both of the episodes give a (rare) peek into the past of Motoko. August 12, 2008

A wonderful epilogue

If you've seen the series you will love this sequel. A whole new mystery, slightly different character relations (considering what happened at the end of the series). The story goes in a different direction than you may expect at any point! Plot twists make this a must have for any Ghost in the Shell fan! July 17, 2008

Stands Alone as a Great

Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex 2nd Gig is a great anime series and a great television show period.

Although I personally enjoyed the first season's classic detective yarn slightly more, the monologues were heavy and the action sparse. SAC 2nd Gig ups the action this time around as it is more of an espionage and political intrigue story, although the elements of mystery litter throughout. This should please fans who were iffy about the films and the talkiness of the first season.

The Box is a heavy duty casing with magnetic latching flap. Whereas the first season box set was wrapped in a flimsy disposable wraparound, 2nd Gig gets it right for the truly serious collectors.

Rarely does a television show captivate me as much as this one. With the exception of the new Battle Star Galactica, I can't think of any other series which has blown my mind and entertained me at the same time as much as this one. If you like cop drama with a hint of sophistication and a bit of action, then this series is for you. June 18, 2008

Confusing, odd and just plain hard to watch

After all the positive reviews and my wife away for a few days I thought I'd geek out on some animated sci-fi goodness but . . . yikes! I couldn't tell what was going on about. . . 90% of the time. The "animation" most of the time consisted of slightly panning stills where only the character's bottom lip would wiggle slightly. . . Robot nurses with dental floss for uniforms? Robots that act like little kids and get NO reaction from anyone with this behavior!?! People putting "cyber" parts in their brain that can be hacked just by receiving a call phone call? Did none of you watch this? It was utter stupidity. . . Big thumbs down for me. May 25, 2008

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