@cthellis@urusai.social @Tatsumeg@sakurajima.moe Yeah, if someone brand new is going to watch anytime soon starting with 2026 before going Oshii -> Kamiyama -> Ubakata makes the most sense since so many of the anime interpretations have similar takes on recurring characters, with the manga and 2026 anime being outliers. Easier to follow the historical change in depictions than bouncing back and forth. To make my recommended order explicit: The Ghost in the Shell (2026) Ghost in the Shell (1995) Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd Gig Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Solid State Society __Then *maybe* watch__ Ghost in the Shell Arise Ghost in the Shell Arise: The New Movie Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Avoid the live-action movie