I’m on the opposite end of the spectrum. As someone who’s been a huge fan of Ghost in the Shell for literal decades, I’m excited to see a new series that’s not only a faithful adaptation of the original manga, but the first video media to replicate the original art style and preserve personalities from the manga. I’m tired of seeing a Major who’s either borderline robot or a strict leader/boss type. Her character has depth and emotions in the manga! She could be hot-headed too!
Other variations of the media have been interesting in their own isolated universes, but nothing has come close to recreating the original work.
I’m actually binging the whole 2026 series right now. I haven’t seen the final episode yet, but my wife was getting lost on the overall plot, having only watched it one episode per week as it’s releasing. So we’re re-watching everything, including the final episode, tonight. I’m excited for the conclusion!
I’m also curious if they’ll make a season 2 that follows volume 2 of the manga. The original work was written as a singular isolated volume, but its popularity led Shirow Masamune to write a second volume after the fact. Plus a volume 1.5 to fill in some gaps between the two volumes.
Regardless, this sole season should tell a complete story without any additional episodes or seasons. That is, if it stays loyal to the manga. And I’m fine with that.
I’m on the opposite end of the spectrum. As someone who’s been a huge fan of Ghost in the Shell for literal decades, I’m excited to see a new series that’s not only a faithful adaptation of the original manga, but the first video media to replicate the original art style and preserve personalities from the manga. I’m tired of seeing a Major who’s either borderline robot or a strict leader/boss type. Her character has depth and emotions in the manga! She could be hot-headed too!
Other variations of the media have been interesting in their own isolated universes, but nothing has come close to recreating the original work.
I’m actually binging the whole 2026 series right now. I haven’t seen the final episode yet, but my wife was getting lost on the overall plot, having only watched it one episode per week as it’s releasing. So we’re re-watching everything, including the final episode, tonight. I’m excited for the conclusion!
I’m also curious if they’ll make a season 2 that follows volume 2 of the manga. The original work was written as a singular isolated volume, but its popularity led Shirow Masamune to write a second volume after the fact. Plus a volume 1.5 to fill in some gaps between the two volumes.
Regardless, this sole season should tell a complete story without any additional episodes or seasons. That is, if it stays loyal to the manga. And I’m fine with that.