Many people know Ghost in the Shell the original manga, but the second volume "Manmachine Interface" is sometimes ignored. In this essay, I'd like to explain the story and what each character is doing. 01 PROLOGUE Introduction of Motoko Ar…

Introduction In the previous post, I examined the history of magical girl fiction from the '60s to the '70s. I explained that Toei Animation prepared the essential elements of the genre. After the end of Maho Shojo Lalabel, however, the To…

Introduction When your hear "magical girl," what kind of character do you imagine? Maybe some people imagine female warriors in flashy costumes. However, magical girl anime and manga were not always like that. Sally the Witch is one of the…