Teenagers (May contain bloody violence, bad language, nudity)
Vintage:
January 1, 2004
Status:
Completed
Summary:
With the Laughing Man case behind them, Section 9 is reformed and back in action. This time around, a terrorist group called the Individual Eleven is creating a crisis involving the numerous refugees living in Japan. If that wasn’t enough, a suicide virus and a government conspiracy might bring Japan to its knees.
As with season 1, this series is an excellent social and political commentary on top of being superb sci-fi. Everyything seems purposeful towards driving the plot and themes and it goes without saying, you must watch season 1 (1st gig) to truly appreciate the level of thought that has gone into this adaptation. To be honest I wasn't a fan of the theatrical GitS (not the stand alone complex ones; those are all excellent) but this seems to be more faithful to the manga plotline.
This is one of those series where if you engage your mind fully when watching, the rewards are of boundless entertainment and a deep thoughtful view on our world leaving us questioning the present day and mindful of where we are potentially heading.