Ghost in the Shell : Stand Alone Complex 2nd GiG

Reviewed by Norman Canseco
December 14, 2006

Director: Kenji Kamiyama Genre: Anime Sci/Fi Distributor: Bandai Age Rating: NR 13 & up Website: Click Here Review Rating: 9 out of 10

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex returns for a second season. This time Major Kusanagi and the group of Section 9 come up against perhaps their toughest opponent ever. The issue of equal rights for refugee workers has escalated and terrorism comes from all sides as a virus, known as the Individual Eleven, drives those infected to cause chaos throughout the city. Under direction of the new prime minister, Aramaki and Section 9 try to uncover a major plot by government officials, as well as track down a known activist whose goal is to unite his followers and take them to the Otherside of the Net.

The story is full of twists and fulfills the need for good storylines in the anime world. The animation is excellent and stays true to the manga. The continuation of the Tachikomatic Days returns with more witty antics!

2 nd Gig brings much more action and intrigue to the Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex saga. Keeping the same momentum of the first season, 2 nd Gig brings a lot more suspense along with well animated and easily followed action. A new soundtrack fills the air with more energy as well as deeper emotion. Fans of the original manga series are in for a surprise ending.