Junichi Fujisaku

Excellent new story-line from GITS universe (following the omnibus Neural Network).

First thing, story - as always Section 9 encounters a conspiracy that threatens the Japan. What makes this one different from others is the fact that Major's shell (cyborg body) was found dumped with several others in not so good condition with no indications what happened to their respective Ghosts. This seems to be connected to terrorist attacks targeting people that want to become cyborgs, strange "disconnected" religious sect, heavy crime and strange industry concern in the Japan's south.

All story arcs are interwoven and flow naturally and we follow Section 9 agents as they try to figure out what is happening and what was the Major's involvement. It got me glued to the pages 'til the end. Additionally entire story had a level of seriousness to it - this is dangerous world Section 9 inhabits and people die...... unexpectedly.

Art wise approach is little bit different (but then so was Neural Network). In general only character I could not recognize outright was Togusa. All other characters I had no issues with. Art is beautiful and goes for the realistic style and this has impact especially when heaviness of the incident kicks in.

Beautiful art and very good story make this book great addition to GITS universe. Cannot wait for vol 2.

Highly recommended.… (more)