Ghost in the Shell directors discuss how new anime stays faithful to the original manga
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Polygon interviews Ghost in the Shell series director and character designer Mokochan and Shuhei Handa at Anime Expo about the new anime adaptation, Ghost in the Shell: The Ghost Stands Alone. The directors explain how this new series aims to be the most faithful adaptation of Masamune Shirow's original manga, focusing on the philosophical themes, political intrigue, and complex character dynamics that earlier adaptations simplified or omitted. They discuss their approach to animation style, staying true to the source material's tone, and how the series differentiates itself from previous acclaimed adaptations like the 1995 film and Stand Alone Complex.
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· 3 pulledWe wanted to go back to the original manga and really capture the essence of what Masamune Shirow was trying to say with the story.
Previous adaptations had to make compromises due to the technology available at the time, but now we can fully realize the vision.
The philosophical questions about what it means to be human are more relevant today than ever before.
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