History Anime / GhostInTheShellArise

* [[UsefulNotes/KaijuDefenseForce Kaiju Defense Force]]: Motoko used to be with the [=JGSDF=]'s 501st Infantry Regiment. Batou was in the Rangers, taken from the [=SAC=] universe. Pazu was an ex-[=JGSDF=] military police officer.

''Ghost in the Shell Arise'' is an OVA consisting of four 50-minute episodes, being directed by Kazichiki Kase, who has been the Key Animator for the good majority of ProductionIG's works, including the original Ghost in The Shell movies and ''Anime/GhostInTheShellStandAloneComplex''. Tow Ubukata, of ''Anime/FafnerInTheAzureDeadAggressor'' and ''Literature/MardockScramble'' fame, is in charge of writing the scripts Kenji Kamiyama has confirmed that he is not involved in this project. The initial concept was approved and fleshed out by ShirowMasamune himself.

In the year 2027 A.D, a younger-looking Motoko is reflecting upon her life in the shower. From there, we see a picture of a child Motoko and showing her going through adapting to her new cyborg body, being quite amazed by what she can accomplish with it. Cut to the present, we see her riding around on a CoolBike, busting down criminals (and future colleagues) all on her own. A brown-haired Aramaki soon arrives to recruit her for his new Section 9 project.

In the year 2027 A.D, a younger-looking Motoko is reflecting upon her life in the shower. From there, we see a picture of a child Motoko and showing her going through adapting to her new cyborg body, being quite amazed by what she can accomplish with it. Cut to the present, we see her riding around on a CoolBike, busting down criminals (and future colleagues) all on her own. A dark grey-haired Aramaki soon arrives to recruit her for his new Section 9 project.

* {{Prequel}}: This is [[ZigZaggingTrope zigzagged]] somewhat as while 2027 is the earliest setting in the Franchise/GhostInTheShell franchise each version is a seperate AlternateContinuity.

* {{Prequel}}: To Ghost In The Shell in general. The formation of Section 9 is something that isn't even covered in the manga aside from the first chapter, and the trailer already shows it going [[AdaptationExpansion much beyond that in detail.]]

!!Tropes appearing in Anime/GhostInTheShellArise

* ResearchInc: many companies, as it takes place TwentyMinutesIntoTheFuture.

In the year 2027 A.D, a somewhat younger-looking Motoko is reflecting upon her life in the shower. From there, we see a picture of a child Motoko and showing her going through adapting to her new cyborg body, being quite amazed by what she can accomplish with it. Cut to the future, we see her riding around on a CoolBike, busting down criminals all on her own. A younger-looking Aramaki soon arrives to recruit her for his new Section 9 project.

* AlternateContinuity: Kenji Kamiyama confirmed that he is not involved in this project, which itself is confirmation that it is not part of the ''Anime/GhostInTheShellStandAloneComplex'' continuity (Kamiyama was the head of the entire SAC series. If anything is going to become another part of it, it would need his approval.) It is still unknown if it is connected at all to the Oshii films or if it will be it's own continuity entirely.
* CoolBike: Motoko drives a red sports bike with matching helmet to go with her outfit.

* YouGottaHaveBlueHair: This version of Motoko has blue-ish purple hair.

A trailer was first released on February 12th, 2013.

On Tuesday, January 15th, 2013, Kodansha's ''Monthly Young'' Magazine revealed that the ''Franchise/GhostInTheShell'' series would be adding another anime to it's roster.

''Ghost In The Shell Arise''

The series is directed by Kazichiki Kase, who has been the Key Animator for the good majority of ProductionIG's works, including the original Ghost in The Shell movies and ''Anime/GhostInTheShellStandAloneComplex''. Tow Ubukata, of ''Anime/FafnerInTheAzureDeadAggressor'' and ''Literature/MardockScramble'' fame, is in charge of writing the scripts Kenji Kamiyama has confirmed that he is not involved in this project. The initial concept was approved and fleshed out by ShirowMasamune himself.

* OriginsEpisode: Following along with the first chapter of the manga, it appears this series will cover an aspect of Motoko's life right before she is recruited to Aramaki's Section 9 project. He had to make sure that such a team could work out first before having it officially approved by the government.

All that can be said so far of this new anime series is that the executive director is Kazichiki Kase, who has been the Key Animator for the good majority of ProductionIG's works, including the original Ghost in The Shell movies and ''Anime/GhostInTheShellStandAloneComplex''. Tow Ubukata, of ''Anime/FafnerInTheAzureDeadAggressor'' and ''Literature/MardockScramble'' fame, is in charge of writing the scripts for the new series. Kenji Kamiyama has confirmed that he is not involved in this project.

Nothing is known so far as to whether this is a new anime series or movie (though [[http://asianwiki.com/Ghost_in_the_Shell_ARISE AsianWiki]] says it's a film), or what the plot is about. All that can be said is that the character designs are taking a new approach to the old-school designs from the original MamoruOshii movies, as you can clearly see with Motoko in the page image.

The [[http://kokaku-a.com/# Official website]] confirms the staff information, and announces that a "Ghost in the Shell Arise Production Presentation" will be streamed live worldwide on February 12 at 9:00 p.m. in Japan (7:00 a.m. EST) on Niconico, Bandai Channel, and YouTube.

All that can be said so far of this new anime series is that the executive director is Kazichiki Kase, who has been the Key Animator for the good majority of ProductionIG's works, including the original Ghost in The Shell movies and ''Anime/GhostInTheShellStandAloneComplex''. Tow Ubukata, of ''Anime/FafnerInTheAzureDeadAggressor'' and ''Literature/MardockScramble'' fame, is in charge of writing the scripts for the new series. KenjiKamiyama has confirmed that he is not involved in this project.

* AlternateContinuity: KenjiKamiyama confirmed that he is not involved in this project, which itself is confirmation that it is not part of the ''Anime/GhostInTheShellStandAloneComplex'' continuity (Kamiyama was the head of the entire SAC series. If anything is going to become another part of it, it would need his approval.) It is still unknown if it is connected at all to the Oshii films or if it will be it's own continuity entirely.

All that can be said so far of this new anime series is that the executive director is Kazichiki Kase, who has been the Key Animator for the good majority of ProductionIG's works, including the original Ghost in The Shell movies and ''Anime/GhostInTheShellStandAloneComplex''. Tow Ubukata, of ''Anime/FafnerInTheAzureDeadAggressor'' and ''Literature/MardockScramble'' fame, is in charge of writing the scripts for the new series.

Nothing is known so far as to whether this is a new anime series or movie (though [[http://asianwiki.com/Ghost_in_the_Shell_ARISE AsianWiki says it's a film), or what the plot is about. All that can be said is that the character designs are taking a new approach to the old-school designs from the original MamoruOshii movies, as you can clearly see with Motoko in the page image.

Nothing is known so far as to whether this is a new anime series or movie, or what the plot is about. All that can be said is that the character designs are taking a new approach to the old-school designs from the original MamoruOshii movies, as you can clearly see with Motoko in the page image.

* CurtainsMatchTheWindow: Motoko's blue hair and eyes.

* YouGottaHaveBlueHair: This version of Motoko has blue hair.

* IcyBlueEyes: Motoko's eyes are blue like in the original film version of Film/GhostInTheShell, though in ''Arise'' they are a darker shade of blue.

* IcyBlueEyes: Motoko's eyes are blue, a first for the entire franchise.

* YouGottaHaveBlueHair: This version of Motoko has bright blue hair.

!!Tropes appearing in GhostInTheShellArise

The [[http://kokaku-a.com/# Official website]] confirms the staff information, and announces that a "Ghost in the Shell Arise Production Presentation" will be streamed live worldwide on February 12 at 9:00 p.m. in Japan (7:00 a.m. EST) on Niconico, Bandai Channel, and YouTube.

[[quoteright:350:http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/xp4w852_9961.jpg]]

Nothing is known so far as to whether this is a new anime series or movie, or what the plot is about. All that can be said is that the character designs are taking a new approach to the old-school designs from the original MamoruOshii movies, as you can clearly see with Motoko in the page image.