Sun 2008/12/07 05:24
Mamamia! The SAFS Seem to be getting bigger! Preview of Dunan and Briareos (Appleseed) in this article. Review of all of these including RAH Medicom Motoko (Ghost in the Shell) soon.Very much in the mood to watch Ex Machina again ^^; Personally liked it a lot although I hear many people didn't like the John Woo film. And for those who are wondering about the title of this post - Masamune Shirow is the creator of Appleseed and Ghost in the Shell.
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Wondering if the "+" in the title causes a bug...
(ID #401376) Posted on 2008/12/07 00:26
notice such bugs when i tried to click on a comment i previously made from within "My Comment" also, i notice its sometimes not only + but also or / back to the topic yes, i really like ex machina, fantastic CGs and that briaros looks big and hunky, whats the scale? it looks big even with freeing haruhi beside...
(ID #401378) Posted on 2008/12/07 00:29
Unsure about "+", but "/" most definitely does cause a bug that makes links to articles from the Search page invalid. Masamune's Ghost in the Shell was my gateway drug into the Otaku world back in the early 90s...always glad to see more of his work.
(ID #401650) Posted on 2008/12/07 05:56
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
I don't think I enjoyed GITS as much as I should have. Same for Akira. I know they're meant to be 'seminal' and made a big impact, but I just think they're a tad overrated myself... I prefer the Akira manga at any rate. More story.
(ID #401788) Posted on 2008/12/07 09:36
university film student
I've noticed that too. For the "/" links, and you have to manually type the "/" back in. My theory is that it creates a new directory. For example: "PVC 1/8 Figure.html" becomes "8 Figure.html" and is stored under an extra subdirectory called "PVC 1". Just my guess though. Haven't seen any of the Appleseed stuff, though the GitS franchise in general deserves its reputation as a masterpiece.
(ID #401846) Posted on 2008/12/07 10:26
Geek Liaison
Mazamune's Appleseed was my gateway in to Manga. Along with Mai the Physic Girl. For Anime it was iczer 1 and Bubblegum Crisis.
(ID #402208) Posted on 2008/12/07 15:10
Games addicted
The first time I read Appleseed manga i didn't get it. It was sooooo difficult, but that drawing was like love at firts sight. Masamune is sure a genius and his manga are all masterpiece. Danny have you ever read Orion from Masamune-san? Give it a try!
(ID #401790) Posted on 2008/12/07 09:37
Designer / Visual Editor
Orion is amazing. It explains the world of Japanese Gods & Demons in a future-retro setting, it is brilliant! Cant believe some people on here dont know who Masamune Shirow is !! By the way, APPLESEED comics layout a timeline for the future - Shirow even talks about terrorism in an interesting way.... he is very knowledgable.
(ID #402122) Posted on 2008/12/07 13:59
Designer / Visual Editor
Did you get the soundtrack CD with it ? My good friend Aoki Takamasa was involved with making a couple tracks ! Any-one interested in Cyborg music should check out Aoki Takamasa !
(ID #402114) Posted on 2008/12/07 13:55
Has no effect on me.
(ID #402391) Posted on 2008/12/07 18:52
Engineering Student
I enjoyed Ex-Machina, was actually the first Appleseed I saw. After seeing it I hunted down a copy of the original OVA and the original CG Movie, and was entertained by all of them. That is an awesome figure though.
(ID #401646) Posted on 2008/12/07 05:49
Shirow is GOD
(ID #401653) Posted on 2008/12/07 06:05
Chemistry Student
AMEN
(ID #401763) Posted on 2008/12/07 08:46
Games addicted
amen +! Today i just enjoyed again my Masamune's artbook collection, Intron Depot, Blades and Ballistic... My eyes are so happy tonight!
(ID #401783) Posted on 2008/12/07 09:28
Mechanical Engineering student
Allelujah!!! LOL XD
(ID #402522) Posted on 2008/12/07 21:05
I haven't watched Ex Machina, but that figure looks freaking awesome!
(ID #401658) Posted on 2008/12/07 06:09
I have seen Ex Machina either. Is the robot a transformation of the girl? And Mokoto is awesome!! :D :D :D Can't wait for the review.
(ID #401664) Posted on 2008/12/07 06:15
different characters. All I have seen is the original movie, and years ago at that. But i thought they were co-workers for some kind of special police force.
(ID #401689) Posted on 2008/12/07 06:51
i'm gonna buy it, haven't seen it yet the youtube sequence is great
(ID #401672) Posted on 2008/12/07 06:22
Night Stalker
Ive watch Ex Machina i love watching it !!! that kinda movie i never get tired watching it over & over...The Graphics is cool & the coreography was superb nicely done by John Woo (Correct me if im wrong)Nice Ex Machina Figure .. Detail looks cool
(ID #401674) Posted on 2008/12/07 06:23
I haven't seen it, but I keep hearing that it's really good. I might just have to watch it sometime in the rear future.
(ID #401680) Posted on 2008/12/07 06:28
Fresh Diploma Grad... enlistee.. soon
Ex Machina is the first R2 DVD that i got, from my trip to japan. Found it disappointing... since I loved Appleseed the Movie. Ex machina just isn't what i expected it to be... Haiz...
(ID #401686) Posted on 2008/12/07 06:46
Ex Machina is certainly looking sweet~
(ID #401690) Posted on 2008/12/07 06:55
Tequila (Registered on 2008/08/26 22:40)
Man - I been tyring to get my hands on these 1/6 figures when I was in HK earlier this year (in february) it was sold out everywhere T_T Didn't have much luck with the re-release: was sold out everywhere too, especially Deunan, Tereus who was added during the re-release: nobody wants him it seems XD i might have to get someone to hunt them down on for me on yahoo auctions..
(ID #401691) Posted on 2008/12/07 06:55
Didn't enjoy the two CG Appleseed films. Replacing the political intrigue with more "I have two guns!"-backflipping-bullet-time-fight-sequences wasn't a good move. Pity Shirow is too busy drawing shiny CG-laden posterbooks to finish the Appleseed manga.
(ID #401692) Posted on 2008/12/07 07:01
i watch ex machina last may
(ID #401695) Posted on 2008/12/07 07:15
hope there is another sequel
(ID #401697) Posted on 2008/12/07 07:15
So you went for the big gun after all... nice! Appleseed and all Masamune Shirow creations have a special place for me. Its that futuristic design and usually deep mood matched with awesome artwork that make it all perfect. Hell, GitS SAC 2nd GiG even got me to fold cranes with my left hand!
(ID #401704) Posted on 2008/12/07 07:25
Otaku / Student in Computer Science
O_O
(ID #401714) Posted on 2008/12/07 07:47
王オタク ｘ 天才様
Haven't seen Ex Machina yet but I might have to take a look into it ^^ but I loved GitS movies and series.
(ID #401724) Posted on 2008/12/07 08:00
Ex Machina didn't make a lot of sense IMO. There also wasn't as much emotional angst as I thought there'd be.
(ID #401728) Posted on 2008/12/07 08:08
amatuer bum
looks like i have something to check out later. The figure looks freaking gnarly. Big gun = win
(ID #401733) Posted on 2008/12/07 08:13
Ninja / Engineer / Sensei / 魔法少女 (What!?! I can't be, I'm a guy...)
I have not seen the movie yet but I'm still sure I will enjoy it nonetheless. As for the figures, they look excellent.
(ID #401738) Posted on 2008/12/07 08:20
ah, I wanted those so badly but the prices made it impossible to afford with my budget. I'm so jelous of you Danny T^T But I congratulate you on getting them as they look so wonderfully awesome. And yes, I too liked the movie :)
(ID #401749) Posted on 2008/12/07 08:31
~Undine~
I adored and was awed at the original "Ghost In the Shell" movie and I love the "Ghost In the Shell" movies, the "Ghost in The Shell: Stand-Alone Complex" series and "Appleseed" incarnations. Really like Masamune Shirow's work and art, in fact have a few of his "Intron Depot" artbooks and the revamped issues of the "Ghost In The Shell 2 Man-Machine Interface" manga. There's not many mangaka like Shirow who can create such a mix of delicious babes plastered over the pages in sublime art in a story chock full of action, political intrigue, a frighteningly realistic look on future society and still cram in very interesting philosophical issues and debates like AI, what it is to be human, etc... Yet he does it well, especially in the manga. Also quite enjoyed the recent "Real Drive" (aka "RD Sennou Chousashitsu") series that Shirow worked on with Production IG. A lot of similar themes to GITS but whole other approach to them.
(ID #401753) Posted on 2008/12/07 08:38
have not seen, might have to check it out when possible
(ID #401777) Posted on 2008/12/07 09:17
I have watched all the Appleseed movies and it was awesome for what they done to the CG and FX. I can see this clearly because I watch a blu-ray version of the movies.
(ID #401794) Posted on 2008/12/07 09:43
Student
I have know this guy because GITS showed here in US. I love the action of that girl. LOL
(ID #401795) Posted on 2008/12/07 09:45
I've seen both CG movies and it was entertaining to watch but It is not really great. It does have a lot of sci-fi elements that fans would want.
(ID #401802) Posted on 2008/12/07 09:48
haha, I think i've seen the first Appleseed, but I haven't seen Ex Machinima yet
(ID #401814) Posted on 2008/12/07 09:56
Good God, you have two of the most wanted figures in my friend's toy list. Love how the joints are hidden (similar to the Evangelion models, I assume?)
(ID #401815) Posted on 2008/12/07 09:57
graduate studant (TV Broadcasting & Cinema )
you see, figures dressed with real fabric or a wig, is not really appealing to me... it is just weird... i like all hard sculpted, like resin, vinyl, etc... and if the figure comes with a background/scenario set, is a big plus!!!
(ID #401817) Posted on 2008/12/07 09:58
jeez danny, maybe u should start making a list of your SAFs this year see how much money u safe XD nothing that i want tho... but that briareros look mad wicked when will u get SAGs? (suddenly acquired gundams)
(ID #401826) Posted on 2008/12/07 10:07
Have not seen Apple Seed, but loved Shirow's Ghost in the Shell series...
(ID #401830) Posted on 2008/12/07 10:13
AdvDip Network Security - CCNA - Ironport - Security+
oh man, i am so jealous hmm, just a question to everyone: would CG movies technically still be in the 'anime' genre? it is animated, but it's not the usual medium of pencil and paper, etc... i dunno. Discuss
(ID #401836) Posted on 2008/12/07 10:17
well whatever the medium used the output is still anime characters. so they can be called anime i guess.
(ID #401966) Posted on 2008/12/07 12:03
http://animenlife.blogspot.com
Briareos is fully armed this time!!
(ID #401850) Posted on 2008/12/07 10:31
former Emperor of Britannia
oh yeah! Shirow Masamune. I got more addicted to his creations when i played RF online Japan and wore the awesome. Shirow Masamuna Armor Set which he design for RF Japan. He's one idol artists.
(ID #401868) Posted on 2008/12/07 10:41
Administrator
I'm not into figures, but this is one of the rare times that I went Wow before a figure. Man Briareos is so hot.
(ID #401876) Posted on 2008/12/07 10:50
Bounty Hunter
For some reason I didn't like the first part, found it boring. Can't say the same about EXMACHINA, I luved it!
(ID #401879) Posted on 2008/12/07 10:51
.NET/Web Developer
Wow. I love that briareos figure. I personally loved both Appleseed movies. Was blown away by the first when I first watched it and loved the second even more. ^^
(ID #401894) Posted on 2008/12/07 11:04
I MUST SEE IT NOW!!!!
(ID #401929) Posted on 2008/12/07 11:34
The amount of details on that briareos guy is amazing. Didn't watch Appleseed movies though. ps: Motoko-o-o-o-o! ^o^ I love her :3
(ID #401939) Posted on 2008/12/07 11:38
i have seen both appleseed and exmachina. loved them both. though figures on top are just 1/6 scale they look bigger, maybe cause of the camera angle? i'd like both but went broke suddenly. ^-^
(ID #401970) Posted on 2008/12/07 12:06
personally didn't really like the first appleseed movie. 2nd one was nicer =X
(ID #402026) Posted on 2008/12/07 12:48
Student artist
Wow so cool. I want this as a Christmas present
(ID #402075) Posted on 2008/12/07 13:28
Actually haven't watched any Appleseed...been wanting to watch, but forget.
(ID #402098) Posted on 2008/12/07 13:43
Masamune is a genious for creating both these series. Love Ghost in the Shell(series, and movies). Also love the first Appleseed. Haven't had the pleasure of seeing Ex Machina, but i think i might want it for Chritmas.
(ID #402104) Posted on 2008/12/07 13:49
oops, i meant Chrismtas.
(ID #402106) Posted on 2008/12/07 13:49
Chikusho! I meant Christmas. Need to type slower. Gomenasai.
(ID #402107) Posted on 2008/12/07 13:51
System Design Engineering (UWaterloo)
It was simply a masterpiece of design. Fully detailed and very action oriented. The story could have been done better if GITS story writer was in charge. But none the less, it was decent. Detail was simply magnificent, and the designs were very conforming to a modern society and felt like it would be a next gen item. The plot advancement was a bit harsh and came in small chunks, but was enjoyable and flowed okay. I've been an Appleseed fan for a really long time. Too bad, I really wanted one of those figures X_X. They are so high tech and shiny. Great military adaptation into the suits, must have spent quite a long time into it. I don't own anything from Appleseed other than the first movie. Watched the second one but really isn't a fan if I haven't bought the DVD of it yet. Going to in a bit when I collect enough money. The soundtrack is consistent. It is modern and flows with the progression of plot. The action background music was epic and most suitable for in the groove type of feel. Truly a design master piece! ^_^
(ID #402109) Posted on 2008/12/07 13:51
Student of Computer Info. & Office Sys.
Always been a ghost in the shell fan~ been meaning to see ex-machina sometime for sometime now.
(ID #402202) Posted on 2008/12/07 15:05
Political Science major, International Relations concentration
Shirow Masamune is my favorite artist. Ghost in the Shell is my favorite movie. GITS:SAC is my favorite series. Anything that comes from the collaboration of Masamune and Production I.G. is a instant buy in my book. I love Appleseed as well but nothing touches Ghost in the Shell. Easily the best plots and scriptwriting anime has ever had. I have two of Masamune's artbooks. Intron Depot 1 and Blades. I have every GITS manga (there are only 3). Whenever I want to show people why I love anime and how deep it can be, I show them Ghost in the Shell.
(ID #402210) Posted on 2008/12/07 15:11
I loved Dunan in the movie, but the figure's mouth kinda makes her look like Meg Ryan or something lol.
(ID #402243) Posted on 2008/12/07 15:42
DO WANT SAFS!
(ID #402255) Posted on 2008/12/07 15:53
nu-REOS (Registered on 2008/07/14 16:48)
I prefer the first CG movie over Ex Machina in terms of plot and execution. I'm not saying it was bad , but for some reason, the whole movie felt like a big mash up of popular sci fi flicks and the romance equation was a bit overdone. That said, I enjoyed watching Deunan trip in the party scene.
(ID #402295) Posted on 2008/12/07 16:57
Video Game Retail
Oh man! i want the Briareos figure, and now i wanna watch Ex-Machina again. I'm not usually a fan of the 3D anime, but i do really like Ex-machina, maybe cause it was done by Masamune... Also, my favorite work of his is still Dominion Tank Police!
(ID #402304) Posted on 2008/12/07 17:02
Student and full-time otaku
Haven't seen this yet, but if I remember correctly it was almost completely cgi...and not so anime-looking because of it.
(ID #402420) Posted on 2008/12/07 19:30
man boobs huh...
(ID #402448) Posted on 2008/12/07 19:51
Student, part-time Haruhi wannabe (that bit about godhood etc)
All together now, let's scream: "Mo~to~ko!!!"
(ID #402555) Posted on 2008/12/07 21:42
Student, part-time Haruhi wannabe (that bit about godhood etc)
All together now, let's scream: "Mo~to~ko!!!"
(ID #402556) Posted on 2008/12/07 21:43
Student, part-time Haruhi wannabe (that bit about godhood etc)
No bug here, it's my irritating PC... gomen>.<
(ID #402558) Posted on 2008/12/07 21:47
like Masamune Shirow Art, few years ago i read the Ghost in The Shell manga and liked very a lot. The anime series GITS SAC (Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex) is awesome!
(ID #402608) Posted on 2008/12/07 22:58
Daigakusei [Consular and Diplomatic Affairs]
that Briareos fig looks awesome as hell!
(ID #402672) Posted on 2008/12/08 00:18
Looking forward to Motoko figure review, saw this expensive figure on some websites a little while ago.
(ID #402869) Posted on 2008/12/08 04:21
O_O OMG!!! DO WANT!!! I love Masamune Shirow's stuff, especially Ghost in the Shell.
(ID #402888) Posted on 2008/12/08 05:01
I watched the movie twice! even the first one twice! I also loved the credit song PV featuring Deunan. Btw, Danny, you spelt "Dunan" instead of "Deunan".
(ID #403010) Posted on 2008/12/08 07:58
Part trooper, part -timer, 100% loser...
Ex Machina was really good, loved it!
(ID #403148) Posted on 2008/12/08 11:00
anime, programmer, gfx designer, illustrator ^^
Ex Machina yup i do like it nice figures ^^ love the anime's ^^
(ID #403341) Posted on 2008/12/08 14:35
lecherous wretch
i havent seen the cg appleseed in a long time but i remember not liking it. i love shirow's art, but the appleseed stories arent my style. however, i LOVE ghost in the shell and i still think it's the best anime movie ever. i hope the cg version of GITS is as smooth as the original.
(ID #403489) Posted on 2008/12/08 17:47
CG artist, Sunrise Emotion
Couple of my colleagues worked on Ex Machina. The story was nothing to shout about, and I prefer the comic's more humourous style, but its eye candy alright.
(ID #403591) Posted on 2008/12/08 20:34
I liked it, especial the way Briareos looked compared to the other Appleseeds I preferred him much more in this one. although there were some things i didn't like thou i cant remember the specifics i still liked Ex Machina overall
(ID #404192) Posted on 2008/12/09 09:00
Simple Program Creator, 3D Designer (Without animation), Flammable Organic Gas Producer, Oxygen consumer
wow.... great....so realistic....how much is it ? it's like crysis or splinter cell character i think.....^^ except that weapons....
(ID #406099) Posted on 2008/12/10 14:24
Graphic Design student | Receptionist | Otaku
Haven't seen Ex Machina but, love GITS ^__^ Never liked Akira all that much, not that it was bad or anything.. it just never flipped any switches for me ^^;
(ID #406366) Posted on 2008/12/10 21:27
personally liked it more than the original :). thought deunan was cuter in ex machinima too
(ID #407526) Posted on 2008/12/11 16:23
Otaku Programmer/Gamer/Artist/Photographer
The Ex-Machina was amazing!! ^_^ Though the John Woo film see i did not >__<
(ID #568909) Posted on 2009/04/18 17:52
i like the motoko
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