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I have been a huge fan of Masamune Shirow for years. I’ve owned a few publications of his work in my life but have lost, damaged or given everything away over time… I just never committed myself to truly collecting for one reason or another, even though I’ve grown up on Anime and Manga. I recently decided to become a legit collector and this was a great place to start.
The box the books come in is sturdy and so far, second only to my Akira box set collection, which is the best quality box I’ve ever seen. It holds all three books together nicely and looks great. The books themselves are even more sturdy. The hard covers look amazing and the pages and printing are done very well. The binding is above average quality, and even though I have been thru each book multiple times, they hold up very well and still look brand new. You can’t even tell they’ve been opened or read - which is a testament to how well they’ve been made.
The only word of caution I would offer is for parents. The third book flaunts the female form and nudity and is not kid friendly. Anime and Manga can be tricky to navigate in this regard. It’s easy to fall into stories and subject matter unexpectedly without any real warning. While this collection doesn’t venture into Ecchi or Hentai territory - it isn’t something most adults want young impressionable minds to look at. This isn’t input to police what other people allow in their homes. It’s a sincere bit of insight for returning fans who may have forgotten how “flashy” the books actually are. To each their own. Just be aware as nostalgia is usually built in with a little amnesia.
Other than that, this is a quality collection. I don’t regret buying it at all. I would highly recommend it and am 100% pleased with the company I ordered it from and the manner in which it was delivered.
Zero regrets.
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The seminal classic of cyberpunk in a complete, definitive edition
Gift box of Shirow Masamune's original manga plus a full-color lithograph
One of the essential roots of modern sci-fi, The Ghost in the Shell and its 1995 anime adaptation by Mamoru Oshii were the major inspiration for The Matrix, and its aesthetics and themes continue to be studied by literary scholars and drawn upon by artists and designers in comics, film, fashion, and technology to this day. This set includes all three of the original The Ghost in the Shell manga — the first series, plus The Ghost in the Shell 1.5: Human-Error Processor and The Ghost in the Shell 2: Man-Machine Interface — in revised translations with new lettering, marking the first time the entire series has been made available in the original, right-to-left, "Japanese-style" reading format. The durable, matte-coated box also includes a full-color lithograph compiling all of the color chapter title pages by Shirow, suitable for framing. No collection is complete without it — making this the perfect holiday gift for the science fiction/cyberpunk fan, whether they're already a manga expert or have yet to explore this important landmark.
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I have been a huge fan of Masamune Shirow for years. I’ve owned a few publications of his work in my life but have lost, damaged or given everything away over time… I just never committed myself to truly collecting for one reason or another, even though I’ve grown up on Anime and Manga. I recently decided to become a legit collector and this was a great place to start.The box the books come in is sturdy and so far, second only to my Akira box set collection, which is the best quality box I’ve ever seen. It holds all three books together nicely and looks great. The books themselves are even more sturdy. The hard covers look amazing and the pages and printing are done very well. The binding is above average quality, and even though I have been thru each book multiple times, they hold up very well and still look brand new. You can’t even tell they’ve been opened or read - which is a testament to how well they’ve been made.The only word of caution I would offer is for parents. The third book flaunts the female form and nudity and is not kid friendly. Anime and Manga can be tricky to navigate in this regard. It’s easy to fall into stories and subject matter unexpectedly without any real warning. While this collection doesn’t venture into Ecchi or Hentai territory - it isn’t something most adults want young impressionable minds to look at. This isn’t input to police what other people allow in their homes. It’s a sincere bit of insight for returning fans who may have forgotten how “flashy” the books actually are. To each their own. Just be aware as nostalgia is usually built in with a little amnesia.Other than that, this is a quality collection. I don’t regret buying it at all. I would highly recommend it and am 100% pleased with the company I ordered it from and the manner in which it was delivered.Zero regrets.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2021
I have been a huge fan of Masamune Shirow for years. I’ve owned a few publications of his work in my life but have lost, damaged or given everything away over time… I just never committed myself to truly collecting for one reason or another, even though I’ve grown up on Anime and Manga. I recently decided to become a legit collector and this was a great place to start.
The box the books come in is sturdy and so far, second only to my Akira box set collection, which is the best quality box I’ve ever seen. It holds all three books together nicely and looks great. The books themselves are even more sturdy. The hard covers look amazing and the pages and printing are done very well. The binding is above average quality, and even though I have been thru each book multiple times, they hold up very well and still look brand new. You can’t even tell they’ve been opened or read - which is a testament to how well they’ve been made.
The only word of caution I would offer is for parents. The third book flaunts the female form and nudity and is not kid friendly. Anime and Manga can be tricky to navigate in this regard. It’s easy to fall into stories and subject matter unexpectedly without any real warning. While this collection doesn’t venture into Ecchi or Hentai territory - it isn’t something most adults want young impressionable minds to look at. This isn’t input to police what other people allow in their homes. It’s a sincere bit of insight for returning fans who may have forgotten how “flashy” the books actually are. To each their own. Just be aware as nostalgia is usually built in with a little amnesia.
Other than that, this is a quality collection. I don’t regret buying it at all. I would highly recommend it and am 100% pleased with the company I ordered it from and the manner in which it was delivered.
Zero regrets.
The box the books come in is sturdy and so far, second only to my Akira box set collection, which is the best quality box I’ve ever seen. It holds all three books together nicely and looks great. The books themselves are even more sturdy. The hard covers look amazing and the pages and printing are done very well. The binding is above average quality, and even though I have been thru each book multiple times, they hold up very well and still look brand new. You can’t even tell they’ve been opened or read - which is a testament to how well they’ve been made.
The only word of caution I would offer is for parents. The third book flaunts the female form and nudity and is not kid friendly. Anime and Manga can be tricky to navigate in this regard. It’s easy to fall into stories and subject matter unexpectedly without any real warning. While this collection doesn’t venture into Ecchi or Hentai territory - it isn’t something most adults want young impressionable minds to look at. This isn’t input to police what other people allow in their homes. It’s a sincere bit of insight for returning fans who may have forgotten how “flashy” the books actually are. To each their own. Just be aware as nostalgia is usually built in with a little amnesia.
Other than that, this is a quality collection. I don’t regret buying it at all. I would highly recommend it and am 100% pleased with the company I ordered it from and the manner in which it was delivered.
Zero regrets.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2022
I'm a long time Shirow fan, and this collection is worth every penny. Don't put a lot of stock in the technical complaints some reviewers posted about the color conversion, and paper stock. It's a beautiful collection. I was hesitant to purchase only because I had read most of it in prior released volumes, and individual comics back in the late 90s. However the singular thing that drove me to seal the deal was the many infantile complaints of so called "fan service". Yes, volume 3 is very stimulating, and incredible. If you are purchasing manga for children, you need to do a little research first, before you trash a master's vision. It's an amazing set, and if you are a REAL Shirow fan, press that add to cart button. You're welcome.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2020
Gorgeous set that I waited a few years before buying
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2020
I remember when this set was announced. I wanted it but was kind of iffy on the price. I'd bought the small TPBs years ago and got rid of them but I've been going through a graphic novel renaissance of sorts, after buying the Calvin & Hobbes Complete HC set and that was so phenomenal that it got me in the mood for more HQ HCs. I'm not disappointed. These books are beautiful and I'm glad I bought them. Price was $45, a price that seduced me like The Major.
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2020
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T Collier
The original Ghost in the shell.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 17, 2023Surjiv
Honored to own the box set. 3Kg's of Philosophy. Masumane Shirow is a Legend.
Reviewed in India on August 1, 2022
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Reviewed in India on August 1, 2022
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