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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Zomg, that was great. But the Tachikomas...... ;___; So at the end, Major couldn't save Kuze, but did Kuze upload himself to the net? Overall 9/10. |
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Wishy said: Epic. If I were to sum up episode 26 in one word I'd use the same too, Wishy. Actually, 2nd gig can be considered an epic too. |
| "We practice selective annihilation of mayors and government officials, for example, to create a vacuum, then we fill that vacuum. As popular war advances, peace is closer" |
| Safe of the nuclear destruction thanks the Tachikomas! An epic between the animes! The end combines well with our time! |
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| Yup, nothing short of epic. The only thing I'm sad about is that Tachikoma got their butts kicked again, and this time, for good. Then again, they saved the world Dejima. I still have the movie to watch, but it would be great to see a third season... 9/10 |
| Does anyone know the song that the Tachikomas sang before they (sob!) died? Very sweet and so fitting, I'm gonna miss those guys...gals? OK, sentient beings. Anyway the Machikomas sound really dull in comparison. |
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| I believe the song was an old children's song (or nursery rhyme) in Japanese. It kinda reminded me of the songs of Kenji Kawai from the two GiTS movies of Oshii. Iszumi said: Does anyone know the song that the Tachikomas sang before they (sob!) died? Very sweet and so fitting, I'm gonna miss those guys...gals? OK, sentient beings. Anyway the Machikomas sound really dull in comparison. |
| "We practice selective annihilation of mayors and government officials, for example, to create a vacuum, then we fill that vacuum. As popular war advances, peace is closer" |
| that show came together amazingly in the end. sad to see it over. poor tachikomas... |
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| the tachikoma's are the true heroes. I'm a little confused, what's with the apple? |
| 9/10 That was a great ending. Tachikomas were epic. This series was wonderful, looking forward to the sequel movie. |
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rapi321 said: the tachikoma's are the true heroes. I'm a little confused, what's with the apple? In my humble opinion, 2nd Gig used a lot of religious references. I answered a post last year, see the last post, number 6 for my answer to your question. http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/2007/04/19/gits-sac-2nd-gig-episodes-24-26-and-final-thoughts/ hope this helps! |
| "We practice selective annihilation of mayors and government officials, for example, to create a vacuum, then we fill that vacuum. As popular war advances, peace is closer" |
| i just Rewatched this awesome anime one of the best anime ever made :) |
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| Probably my second favourite anime i've watched now. Most stylish and well executed too. |
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| Great series, it all came together beautifully at the end. Truly and enjoyable anime, overall 9/10 |
Nitre said: God, Ishikawa punching that guy straight in the face made me piss myself. It was indeed fantastic wasn't it. Sad about what happened to the Tachikomas, and even more that they were replaced by some lame green machines. Great series. |
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| Wonder who the Major was referring to when she said someone she could 'trust'? Batou perhaps? |
"A detoxified Akihabara would just be another electronic town!"  |
| Tachikomas saves the day again. It was also pretty satisfying to watch Gouda get shredded with bullets. |
| I just finished watching this for the very first time. it was the dub. keeping the tachikoma's song in japanese was a wonderful touch. but kuze... there are tears in my eyes. I'm almost sad that I'll never be able to experience this for the first time again. |
| Tachikoma... nooo @_@! What is this Uchikoma T_T? lmao at Ishikawa just punching the guy in the face and the shooting of Gouda was like ... O_O |
| Tachikoma singing while sacrificing themselves, got to me. This is for me the most memorable scene I've watched in anime so far. Brilliant anime, brilliant ending. |
| Signature? I ain't got no signature! I don't need no signature! I don't have to show you any stinkin' signature! |
| Damn!!! The Major couldn't save Kuze. I'm so upset about that. And it turns out that Kuze WAS that boy that she fell in love with all those years ago. The Tachikoma's were so brave. It's ashamed that they were all replaced with dull, green, replicas. I felt that punch that Ishikawa gave that guy!! Did anyone else cheer when Gouda's body was mangled by the hail of gunfire??? Guess Batou will never confess his love to the Major...oh well. |
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| The Tachikoma bit was a bit sad but let's get to the good part. Goda died great, I mean I saw his eyeball fall, most satisfying death ever? Maybe. The Kuze bit then stunk too. |
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geyik said: my question is who's the officer that gohda was talking to? chinese ambassador they saved at ep1? Tanaka Watanabe, the CIA agent from episode 10 of Season One. |
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| What a awesome anime...poor Tachikoma D: but dam the Fuchikoma are so lame looks wise and voice and they don't seem to be independent (or have a Ghost like the Tachikoma) at least for now, maybe their AI will grow and advance like the Tachikoma(?) It was sooo satisfying to see Gouda getting shot to pieces by the Major :D Haha Ishikawa awesome punch! Poor Kuze...he never realized the girl from his past is the Major or did he :( Overall another epic season from GitS SAC, in a few ways the surpassed the first season and vise versa. Loved this series, too bad their aren't any great shows like this nowadays... 9/10 something is preventing me from giving it 10, not sure what =\ Anyways now for the sequel movie....:) |
| Once again, this show hasn't disappointed me. Like the first season, the plot was excellent, the characters were well-developed, everything was just great. There were almost no filler episodes too. And the few filler episodes we did have was for character development, so no complaining there. The ending was just awesome, and filled with symbolism everywhere, like Batou holding the iron support in the shape of a cross to free the major. I still liked the first season just a tad bit more though, probably because I felt more of a connection with the characters. Anyway, it was a really great show. 9/10 |
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| Wow. Just, wow. That was one of the best shows ever made. When I first started the show I didn't think they'd be able to top the first season, but they did. |
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| The song in the final scene made me shiver. |
A man of few words. |
| That apple... Why did Kuze had to die!? Motoko x Kuze would've worked so well |
ConfuciusFeb 25, 2011 1:36 PM
| Even when I was in crowd, I was always alone |
| Dam... so nearly cried when the tachikoma's (sp?) were singing. This is a must see series! |
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| I can safely safe this is one of my favourite animes I have ever seen. Such a great final episode, so many amazing scenes. It's so sad to see the Tachikoma's sacrifice themself, and the song they sang really got to me. It seems Kuze didn't make it, that also is a shame. The scene with Ishikawa punching the guy in the face was hilarious :P Seeing Gouda getting shot sure looked interesting as well... his head just exploded o.O |
| Just finished the series. After Seeing the series, I gave it a 10/10 (And i don't give perfect 10/10 scores out a lot.) The Major Uses Full Auto Mode. CRITICAL HIT! FATALITY!! After Gouda got mowed down, i just died laughing and clapped. He SOOOOO Deserved it and it was a long time coming. He should have been killed A LONG Time ago in the series. It was sad that the Major couldn't save Kuze. I'm sure he did upload himself to the net in time though, but i doubt we will ever know. I kinda realized Kuze was the boy many episodes ago. Ishikawa uses Falcon Punch. It's SUPER EFFECTIVE! :D I really hope they make a 3rd Season. Both GITS:SAC and 2nd Gig I watched the English Dubs (Uncensored DVD Rips of Course). This Series, the Dubs were Very Good and Fit Everybody Perfectly. |
soumi77 said: Hey guys.... I'm a big fan of GITS and watch it like 1-2 a year since the past 4 years.... but I still am at a loss as to understanding some of the plot .... probably cuz I'm not that bright.... I'm wondering if you guys can help me understand a few points.... I would be glad if someone could take the time :D 1. Just before Gouda is shot, Batou recognizes the person who Gouda is with and curses him, (as does Aramaki) - who is that person?? I know someone said he's the guy from SAC1 episode 10, but I'm not sure is it true - then what was his possible involvement? 2. Who was Kuze handed to (the guys that killed him with micromachines) Basically, who are 'they' in the dialogue from aramaki before Major jumps off the building in the last episode after killing gouda - "Hurry, we must not let 'them' kill him. 3. Who called the Americans to nuke Dejima? - I know this is probably a difficult question. The defence pact with the American Empire was being pushed by the sercretary General but the public funds and Posiedian's bribery suggest that Gouda (and his team) called the American's to nuke Dejima. Does that make sense or am I totally in the wrong in this? 4. As Gouda is leaving and gets a call which tells him the missile launch has failed, he states that "Either way, Kayabuki's actions will set the stage for a cold war" - what is he referring to? - cuz he thought that Kayabuki would go running to China for Support? I guess this all is quite a mouthful, but I would be glad if someone could help me understand this a bit better, or maybe just have a discussion :D Thx in advance ! 1. As I said before when he was killed Gouda was with American Empire CIA Agent Tanaka Watanabe. The CIA were working with Gouda because his plan involved strengthening the ties between Japan and the American Empire with the Security Treaty. The American Empire wants this deal just as much as Gouda because of Japan's Nuclear Scrubber micromachine technology, if they could create a situation where Japan shared this technology with them only they'd increase the value of their large nuclear arsenal dramatically and China/ The Ameri-soviet Union would be at a great disadvantage. 2. Kuze was killed by Watanabe's partner, CIA Agent Suzuki Sato. 3. Gouda requested the Nuclear attack from the American Empire probably via the CIA, they were happy to oblige since it'd help them to create the coalition with Japan. 4. I'm not entirely sure about this but he might have still been under the impression that Kayabuki was going to be ousted from office, in which case the more pro American government that replaced her would continue strengthening ties with the American Empire. If Japan and the American Empire became a coalition that would put pressure on China and/ or the Ameri-Soviet Union, triggering an arms race between the superpowers and a new Cold War. It was Gouda's intention to have such a Cold War in the first place because Article 9 of Japan's constitution limits the size of its army meaning that while The American Empire and its rivals are building up their arms Japan can prosper and benefit economically in the same way it did during the first Cold War. |
TopgunUKMay 31, 2011 3:31 AM
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| Apologies for getting back so late on this - But thank you TopGun !! Your explanations are a real eye-opener! I realize I must be really daft - I've watched these episodes at least 10 times over the last 6 years, but I'm still not smart enough to get it T_T Your explanation about the American - Japan coalition really helped me to tie some of the loose ties - though I'll have to watch the Watanabe episode from season1 again. But yes - I guess when you say that it was Gouda's intention to have such a cold war in the 1st place- you've cleared up another doubt I had; Gouda had stated to the major previously (in the Decatonale) that the nation has realized by error in the past that a utopia could only be created by consuming another - and that was where it was headed again (with him prodding it along as the producer) His suggestion of the cold war that would beneft the nation was probably talking about the same issue. Though I had no idea about the 'article 9' thing and I guess that was preventing me from putting 2 and 2 together *_* But thanks a lot TopGun - I owe you one ! whew ! I can breathe a sigh of relief now! 1. As I said before when he was killed Gouda was with American Empire CIA Agent Tanaka Watanabe. The CIA were working with Gouda because his plan involved strengthening the ties between Japan and the American Empire with the Security Treaty. The American Empire wants this deal just as much as Gouda because of Japan's Nuclear Scrubber micromachine technology, if they could create a situation where Japan shared this technology with them only they'd increase the value of their large nuclear arsenal dramatically and China/ The Ameri-soviet Union would be at a great disadvantage. 2. Kuze was killed by Watanabe's partner, CIA Agent Suzuki Sato. 3. Gouda requested the Nuclear attack from the American Empire probably via the CIA, they were happy to oblige since it'd help them to create the coalition with Japan. 4. I'm not entirely sure about this but he might have still been under the impression that Kayabuki was going to be ousted from office, in which case the more pro American government that replaced her would continue strengthening ties with the American Empire. If Japan and the American Empire became a coalition that would put pressure on China and/ or the Ameri-Soviet Union, triggering an arms race between the superpowers and a new Cold War. It was Gouda's intention to have such a Cold War in the first place because Article 9 of Japan's constitution limits the size of its army meaning that while The American Empire and its rivals are building up their arms Japan can prosper and benefit economically in the same way it did during the first Cold War. |
| Excellent series. This had so many epic moments, it felt great when Gouda died, and it was so sad about the Tachikomas. This is one of the greatest series I've watched, truly epic. |
| Tachikoma, always ready to sacrifice... T_T |
My mission: Save the world! My weapons: a controller, a bunch of friends and lots of Anime! |
| Epic anime was epic. Tachikomas really saved the day didn't they? In the end they used an American Satellite to intercept the missile. Why they were stored there beats me. I get that the PM when she made that mysterious call, she called in the jet fighters to make the sub go away, right? And Motoko never got to tell Kuze who she was. Sigh. What a depressing way to die btw... Nitre said: God, Ishikawa punching that guy straight in the face made me piss myself. lol Leibstandarte said: rapi321 said: the tachikoma's are the true heroes. I'm a little confused, what's with the apple? In my humble opinion, 2nd Gig used a lot of religious references. I answered a post last year, see the last post, number 6 for my answer to your question. http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/2007/04/19/gits-sac-2nd-gig-episodes-24-26-and-final-thoughts/ hope this helps! Nice input, thanks. But what about the Tachikomas? |
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| That was a darn good ending! |
| Such junk... |
| Are there any sources where i can find most of the GiTs songs? I don't mean op/ed, i mean osts during the series. |
| Pure. Fucking. Brilliance. This is how you end a series, tying everything together with perfect execution and leaving some space for the viewer to interpret and reflect on. After all, my predictions failed. Motoko was ready to share the fruit of fate with Kuze and become the first of a new new world together with him, but the Tachikomas and Batou interfered with it and saved the day. That was a pretty darn great religious metaphoric scene. In the end I'm glad the upload of the refugees' ghosts and memories didn't happen. It would be too sad of an existence. GitS SAC 2nd GIG really outdid itself with these last episodes. It's a good sign when a series leaves me so satisfied with the ending. Highlights: Ishikawa's sudden Falcon Punch! How crazy was that? And Gouda being turned to shreds. Oh so satisfying moments. Batou going all out with the cross-shaped steel bar to save Motoko was pretty darn awesome as well. |
VeethornDec 7, 2011 12:03 PM
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Topgunuk69 said: soumi77 said: Hey guys.... I'm a big fan of GITS and watch it like 1-2 a year since the past 4 years.... but I still am at a loss as to understanding some of the plot .... probably cuz I'm not that bright.... I'm wondering if you guys can help me understand a few points.... I would be glad if someone could take the time :D 1. Just before Gouda is shot, Batou recognizes the person who Gouda is with and curses him, (as does Aramaki) - who is that person?? I know someone said he's the guy from SAC1 episode 10, but I'm not sure is it true - then what was his possible involvement? 2. Who was Kuze handed to (the guys that killed him with micromachines) Basically, who are 'they' in the dialogue from aramaki before Major jumps off the building in the last episode after killing gouda - "Hurry, we must not let 'them' kill him. 3. Who called the Americans to nuke Dejima? - I know this is probably a difficult question. The defence pact with the American Empire was being pushed by the sercretary General but the public funds and Posiedian's bribery suggest that Gouda (and his team) called the American's to nuke Dejima. Does that make sense or am I totally in the wrong in this? 4. As Gouda is leaving and gets a call which tells him the missile launch has failed, he states that "Either way, Kayabuki's actions will set the stage for a cold war" - what is he referring to? - cuz he thought that Kayabuki would go running to China for Support? I guess this all is quite a mouthful, but I would be glad if someone could help me understand this a bit better, or maybe just have a discussion :D Thx in advance ! 1. As I said before when he was killed Gouda was with American Empire CIA Agent Tanaka Watanabe. The CIA were working with Gouda because his plan involved strengthening the ties between Japan and the American Empire with the Security Treaty. The American Empire wants this deal just as much as Gouda because of Japan's Nuclear Scrubber micromachine technology, if they could create a situation where Japan shared this technology with them only they'd increase the value of their large nuclear arsenal dramatically and China/ The Ameri-soviet Union would be at a great disadvantage. 2. Kuze was killed by Watanabe's partner, CIA Agent Suzuki Sato. 3. Gouda requested the Nuclear attack from the American Empire probably via the CIA, they were happy to oblige since it'd help them to create the coalition with Japan. 4. I'm not entirely sure about this but he might have still been under the impression that Kayabuki was going to be ousted from office, in which case the more pro American government that replaced her would continue strengthening ties with the American Empire. If Japan and the American Empire became a coalition that would put pressure on China and/ or the Ameri-Soviet Union, triggering an arms race between the superpowers and a new Cold War. It was Gouda's intention to have such a Cold War in the first place because Article 9 of Japan's constitution limits the size of its army meaning that while The American Empire and its rivals are building up their arms Japan can prosper and benefit economically in the same way it did during the first Cold War. thanks for the explanation :) it's a shame Kuze died :( i think Kuze and Motoko already knew each other in the ending. especially when Motoko said in the end "you are" it's a shame she wasn't able to save him in time. as people already suggested he might have uploaded his memories on the net or Motoko. especially since Kuze just finish putting back his wire before Batou arrive to the rescue. and FUCK yeah Ishikawa beating the shit of that asshole CIA agent. don't fuck with Section 9 bitch. finally Motoko killing gouda to shreds is satisfying as hell. and fuck you Suzuki Sato and Suzuki Sato. you both should have died last season ago. seeing Kuze dying made me sad :( and yeah the final act with the Tachikonma's is sad :( it's basically season 1 when Section 9 was being pursued by the military. hopefully they'll be alive somewhere in the net. Motoko's new hair is cool :P Veethorn said: Pure. Fucking. Brilliance. This is how you end a series, tying everything together with perfect execution and leaving some space for the viewer to interpret and reflect on. After all, my predictions failed. Motoko was ready to share the fruit of fate with Kuze and become the first of a new new world together with him, but the Tachikomas and Batou interfered with it and saved the day. That was a pretty darn great religious metaphoric scene. In the end I'm glad the upload of the refugees' ghosts and memories didn't happen. It would be too sad of an existence. GitS SAC 2nd GIG really outdid itself with these last episodes. It's a good sign when a series leaves me so satisfied with the ending. Highlights: Ishikawa's sudden Falcon Punch! How crazy was that? And Gouda being turned to shreds. Oh so satisfying moments. Batou going all out with the cross-shaped steel bar to save Motoko was pretty darn awesome as well. Veethorn said: Pure. Fucking. Brilliance. This is how you end a series, tying everything together with perfect execution and leaving some space for the viewer to interpret and reflect on. After all, my predictions failed. Motoko was ready to share the fruit of fate with Kuze and become the first of a new new world together with him, but the Tachikomas and Batou interfered with it and saved the day. That was a pretty darn great religious metaphoric scene. In the end I'm glad the upload of the refugees' ghosts and memories didn't happen. It would be too sad of an existence. GitS SAC 2nd GIG really outdid itself with these last episodes. It's a good sign when a series leaves me so satisfied with the ending. Highlights: Ishikawa's sudden Falcon Punch! How crazy was that? And Gouda being turned to shreds. Oh so satisfying moments. Batou going all out with the cross-shaped steel bar to save Motoko was pretty darn awesome as well. really love the religious references and i thank you for explaining well to me especially in the past few episodes. it's a good thing batou and the tachikoma's save the day. i just hope Kuze is somewhere in the net and knows the truth about Motoko. freaking love this series and cannot wait to watch the summary and Solid State Society. i wish more anime like this in this day of age. heck a new Animatrix with the direction of the team of Stand Alone Complex would be awesome as hell!!!!!!!! the only question i have in the series is who was the guy that killed the The Laughing Man Impostor in Ep 6 of first season and at the end episode of the season where he supposedly triggered a bomb at the parking lot??? probably CIA?? i was also hoping Aoi would show up in the final credits :P FUCKING AMAZING soo many twists, love the characters, animation, music, even the insert songs in the end was gorgeous :) FUCKING 20/10 and it is now one of my favorite series ever made!!!!!! |
SomaHeirJan 20, 2012 12:33 AM
| another thing i want to add after watching the summary movie(Individual Eleven) in the final episode of the series. where major blasts gouda's head off. she actually said the same words during the first episode. with the guy proclaiming he is part of the individual eleven. that's actually pretty cool and amazing feat that i didn't notice the first time around. they also didn't put any backstory about gouda besides the fact that he used to be a researcher and producer of the radioactive scrubber technology that made japan a powerful house of the world.they also didn't put any backstory about gouda besides the fact that he used to be a researcher and producer of the radioactive scrubber technology that made japan a powerful house of the world. all in all i FUCKING LOVE this series and will now watch Solid State Society(will watch it twice since the 3D movie has a new opening) will compare the difference between the two :P |
kodial said: Tachikoma singing while sacrificing themselves, got to me. This is for me the most memorable scene I've watched in anime so far. Brilliant anime, brilliant ending. in all honesty, i cried like a little girl; that segment tore me up because of how much they developed the Tachikoma's episode by episode, which made it THAT much harder to see them selflessly sacrifice themselves while singing a song about 'being alive'... i just couldn't hold it in second-most tear-inducing moment, second only to Clannad ~After Story~ this show is so well produced and so clever... it's just an overall fantastic show |
| Amazing. |
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| Brain-fuckingly awesome...... You have to give complete attention to fully comprehend this series..... Better than season 1.... 9/10 |
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| The Tachikoma died, again!! Dammit! They're the true heroes here. Gosh. I really love that insert song, "I Do". Lovely, lovely song. I love Ghost in the Shell. On to Solid State Society!! |
| Fantastic series, definitely one where you really need to pay attention to the details and focus on the main issues of war. I still love SAC though with its amazing stand alone eps, though this one had brilliant dividual episodes as well. 9/10 |
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