There are some repeat animations though that came across as a bit lazy. Other animation 1.75/2 - The other animation also looks really good for the most part. It was all very well done and flowed well, constantly keeping me on the edge of my seat. While I am still not a big fan of her character design, the animation of her face is far, far better than the earlier series and nothing made me grimace.Īction Animation 2/2 - The coolest part of this movie is definitely the action. My favourite improvement from Arise is that they didn't royally screw up Motoko's face. Motoko (the main character) has a very different cybernetic body than in the other titles. With a more focused plot, it didn't feel as rushed as Arise.Įmotional impact: 1/3 - There was very little emotional impact really.Ĭonclusion: 1/1 - The conclusion was, in my opinion, pretty great.Īnnoying/mindset-breaking negative points - NoneĪrtwork 2.75/3 - The artwork in The New Movie was very crisp and well-done.Ĭharacter Designs 2/3 - Most of the old team looks similar or the same as the old series (really good), although the colours are generally more vibrant. Pacing 2/2 - Pacing was fast in a good way. Overall it felt much more coherent and one of the major improvements is that there are no references to the really dumb boyfriend subplot of Arise.

The ending is exactly as I predicted and in my opinion is pretty obvious, but it is still a reasonable plot. General Plot and Structure 2.5/4 - As the conclusion of the plot to Arise, it does a good job. Humour bonus points: +1 - There are a fair number of jokes regarding the older series. Recommended for: Ghost in the Shell fans who have seen Arise will likely get some entertainment out of the movie.Ĭreativity/uniqueness bonus points: Nothing particularly special is added to the franchise.

While it is still largely presented as a loosely-related reimagining of the original Ghost in the Shell canon, it manages to hold enough interest and in-jokes to be a fun watch for fans of the original SAC series. Overall: 6.5/10 (Good) - Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie is the high-octane conclusion to Arise and is noticeably better quality than the earlier series.

I recommend watching Arise or Arise: Alternative Architecture before the movie anyway. This review has no movie spoilers, but some minor spoilers from Arise may be present.

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