Finally, I could see the DVD Ghost in the Shell(Kokaku kidotai)!! Yes, finally. This is a cult cyberpunk anime and has proved to be such a key influence on the film, Matrix. In the US, this was the No. 1 DVD rental. So, you knew this already? I am not sure the image or impression of this kind of animation has in foreign countries. In Japan, when we talk about Kokaku, which is a kind of Otaku kei(Otaku trend) and Akiba kei(Akihabara trend). I have to say, our image, especially woman's image is not so good, abroad Actually, I thought Kokau would be a sort of Oppai anime(Big breasted girls kind of anime), Otaku anime fans never miss them.
However I must tell you this, the DVD was great. The story is not so simple, complicated but there is NO "what is love?", "I love you", "Save the earth" etc. The questions being asked in the film are "how can I know who I am".
Any ways, it was a Saturday night and I was enjoyting the cyber Otaku anime with a glass of whiskey. No guy. No dating. Is this good? ha ha ha yes and no.
P.S. if you plan to see the Director's new movie "Innocence", I recommend to you to see Ghost in the Shell first, you will understand more.
Both of those movies are favorites of mine.
I also enjoyed the TV series involving the plot with The Laughing Man.
Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger is one of my favorite books.
Speaking of whiskey, what kind do you like? Have you ever had Jack Daniels and Coca Cola? One of my favorites is a blended whiskey called Bushmills from Ireland.
Posted by: Wolf | Thursday, January 12, 2006 at 04:31 PM