Masamune Shirow

Wondering if the "+" in the title causes a bug...

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.

Shirow is GOD

I haven't watched Ex Machina, but that figure looks freaking awesome!

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.

i'm gonna buy it, haven't seen it yet
the youtube sequence is great

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

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.

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...

Ex Machina is certainly looking sweet~

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..

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.

i watch ex machina last may

hope there is another sequel

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!

O_O

Haven't seen Ex Machina yet but I might have to take a look into it ^^ but I loved GitS movies and series.

Ex Machina didn't make a lot of sense IMO. There also wasn't as much emotional angst as I thought there'd be.

looks like i have something to check out later. The figure looks freaking gnarly. Big gun = win

I have not seen the movie yet but I'm still sure I will enjoy it nonetheless. As for the figures, they look excellent.

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 :)

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.

have not seen, might have to check it out when possible

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.

I have know this guy because GITS showed here in US. I love the action of that girl. LOL

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.

haha, I think i've seen the first Appleseed, but I haven't seen Ex Machinima yet

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?)

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!!!

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)

Have not seen Apple Seed, but loved Shirow's Ghost in the Shell series...

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

Briareos is fully armed this time!!

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.

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.

For some reason I didn't like the first part, found it boring.
Can't say the same about EXMACHINA, I luved it!

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. ^^

I MUST SEE IT NOW!!!!

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

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. ^-^

personally didn't really like the first appleseed movie. 2nd one was nicer =X

Wow so cool. I want this as a Christmas present

Actually haven't watched any Appleseed...been wanting to watch, but forget.

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.

oops, i meant Chrismtas.

Chikusho! I meant Christmas. Need to type slower. Gomenasai.

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! ^_^

Always been a ghost in the shell fan~ been meaning to see ex-machina sometime for sometime now.

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.

I loved Dunan in the movie, but the figure's mouth kinda makes her look like Meg Ryan or something lol.

DO WANT SAFS!

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.

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!

Haven't seen this yet, but if I remember correctly it was almost completely cgi...and not so anime-looking because of it.

man boobs huh...

All together now, let's scream: "Mo~to~ko!!!"

All together now, let's scream: "Mo~to~ko!!!"

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!

that Briareos fig looks awesome as hell!

Looking forward to Motoko figure review, saw this expensive figure on some websites a little while ago.

O_O OMG!!! DO WANT!!! I love Masamune Shirow's stuff, especially Ghost in the Shell.

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".

Ex Machina was really good, loved it!

Ex Machina yup i do like it nice figures ^^ love the anime's ^^

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.

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.

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

wow....
great....so realistic....how much is it ?
it's like crysis or splinter cell character i think.....^^
except that weapons....

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 ^^;

personally liked it more than the original :). thought deunan was cuter in ex machinima too

The Ex-Machina was amazing!! ^_^ Though the John Woo film see i did not >__<

i like the motoko