in the shell

To delve into it any further would be to create a past experience, and I think that one of the allures of ghost in the shell is its ability to have you revolve around the current

Well said.

Anyone else hoping for a new string of novels now that Arise is started? I'm really hoping that Arise becomes really popular and brings forth a GitS renaissance of games, manga, books, etc.

What would be your hopes for the new books? Same author?

So now that the first movie has been released, what is everyone's opinion? SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS The action sequences were really cool and I liked how they emphasized the Major's hacking ability, esp. the part where she hacks Batou's eyes. I really hope they focus more on the relations...