Masamune Shirow is an internationally renowned manga artist whose works are characterized by intricate world-building and philosophical inquiry. His distinctive style blends visual sophistication with profound explorations of themes such as identity, technology, and humanity. Shirow often employs detailed artwork and dense narratives that immerse readers in futuristic and often dystopian realities. His influence on the science fiction and cyberpunk genres is undeniable.
BEACH BREAK!Captain Robert Altman, last seen facing off against Poseidon’s battle robot, Caduceus, has disappeared! Was he killed? Or does Poseidon have something even more sinister in store for him? Meanwhile, a trip to the beach for Nene, Clarion, and Phobos turns dangerous when a Korobase security bot possessed by Niko-chan goes haywire!
MARINE MISCHIEF! While exploring Korobase Hotel's private beach, Nene meets a young woman in virtual space who's learning to use a full-body prosthetic...though not a human one! Elsewhere, Proselpina learns of her beloved Captain Robert Altman's death, and begins to untangle Poseidon's sinister plot!
POSEIDON ON THE PRECIPICE! The secret society Poseidon is finally ready to execute the Apollo Seed Project, even if it makes them enemies of the entire world! And they aren't the only ones moving into a new phase. Some major changes are in store for Nene, too!
Deep into the twenty-first century, the line between man and machine has been inexorably blurred as humans rely on the enhancement of mechanical implants and robots are upgraded with human tissue. In this rapidly converging landscape, cyborg superagent Major Motoko Kusanagi is charged to track down the craftiest and most dangerous terrorists and cybercriminals, including "ghost hackers" who are capable of exploiting the human/machine interface and reprogramming humans to become puppets to carry out the hackers’ criminal ends. When Major Kusanagi tracks the cybertrail of one such master hacker, the Puppeteer, her quest leads her into a world beyond information and technology where the very nature of consciousness and the human soul are turned upside down. From Shirow Masamune, the award-winning creator of Appleseed and Dominion, comes The Ghost in the Shell, the breakthrough manga that inspired the internationally acclaimed animated film. An epic dystopian tale of politics, technology, and metaphysics, The Ghost in the Shell has been hailed worldwide as an unparalleled visionary work of graphic fiction. And now it’s ready to dazzle the imagination in its second millennium.
Paradise ain't easy! In the future utopian metropolis of Olympus, a blazing beacon of humanity amidst a post-global-war wasteland, ESWAT agents Deunan and Briareos have fought tooth and nail to keep the peace and prevent Olympus from sliding back into chaos. When Olympus intelligence learns of a giant Landmate powersuit being built in secrecy, and on the threshold of a top-secret international conference of the highest importance to be held in Olympus, ESWAT is mobilized to crack the mystery and disrupt a terrorist operation that could turn the fragile peace into World War IV!
Life seems ideal within the utopian confines of Olympus, a shining beacon in a post-World War III wasteland, but perfection is always an illusion. Stalking the ruins of New York City is Artemis, a renegade, flesh-eating bioroid (enhanced artificial human) carrying data critical to the future of Olympus. The elite ESWAT is sent in to tranq her and bring her in, but when Artemis recovers during transit the powerful combat bioroid brings down the transport ship and escapes into Olympus! ESWAT agents Deunan and Briareos are dispatched to bring in the feral Artemis, but will they emerge as heroes...or lunch?
World War III is over, and nomad soldier Duenan Knute and her cyborg partner Briareos struggle to survive in the abandoned cities and demilitarized zones of the post-war wasteland, the "Badside." Matters appear on the upswing, however, when they are found and brought to Olympus, an urban utopia and centerpiece for the reconstruction of civilization. Duenan and Bri join the Olympus police, a force that seems hardly necessary in such a paradise. But, like in most pretty pictures, perfection is an illusion, and Olympus's peaceful facade hides a dark secret, a violent struggle between human and cyborg that could once again plunge the world into war...and genocide.
The 'lost' GHOST IN THE SHELL stories, created by Shirow Masamune after completing work on the original GHOST IN THE SHELL manga and prior to his tour-de-force, GHOST IN THE SHELL 2: MAN-MACHINE INTERFACE. Focusing on Section 9 agents in their daily battle against technocrime, Human-Error Processor. Features the stories 'Fat Cat,' 'Drive Slave,' 'Mines of Mind,' and 'Lost Past.'
Set in a future where humans and machines are intricately intertwined, Major Motoko Kusanagi, a cyborg superagent, is tasked with hunting down elusive terrorists and cybercriminals, including those who manipulate the human/machine interface. As she navigates a virtual world using remote-controlled surrogates, psychic detective Tamaki Tamai investigates temporal disturbances linked to conflicting ideologies. Their intertwined fates lead to a day of revelations that promises to alter their realities forever.
Functional simplicity, structural complexity: the best life for all. That's the maxim of Olympus, the utopian city that sprung from the ashes of World War III. But Deunan and Bri, a young woman and her cyborg companion just entering the rose-tinted society, find that so long as there are different kinds of people there will be differences among them. Such is the story of Appleseed, the masterwork of manga storyteller Masamune Shirow. Beautiful art and a complex and fully realized future world rank this title among the best comics available.
The story has been adapted into a major motion picture, highlighting its compelling narrative and engaging characters. It explores themes of resilience, love, and the complexities of human relationships, captivating audiences both on page and screen. The plot unfolds through a rich tapestry of emotions and experiences, drawing readers into a world that resonates with both heart and depth. With its cinematic adaptation, the book's impact continues to reach new heights, inviting a broader audience to experience its powerful message.
The second volume in this hyper-action synthesis of Japanese cyborg culture! Motoko Aramaki is a counter-terrorist expert who straddles the real world and the virtual networks of cyberspace. Using remote drones of her cyborg self, she is out to solve a string of bizarre crimes that will lead her into the path of psychic Tamaki Tamai.
TAKUMI IN TROUBLE! It's an all-out war across the island of Cenancle. Takumi's been unknowingly infected with the Bydo virus, Labrys--Poseidon's senior executive--has joined the fight herself, and Robert Altman is back in action! And amongst all the flying bullets and exploding gertsecommas is a freelance reporter desperately trying to get three very important girls to safety.
The exciting cyberpunk series from two manga legends: Shirow Masamune and Rikudou Koushi! The planet is in a constant state of tumult. Rival countries vie for power and resources while racing to create the latest technological breakthroughs; robots and cyborgs have become commonplace. What hope is left for a jaded humanity in an age of advances in cybernetics and artificial intelligence? Enter two cyborg girls outfitted with insurmountable combat capabilities. This is their story.
BLESS THIS IMMUNITY! Now that the Bydo virus has been removed from Phobos's system--and with it, Labrys's brainwashing--Phobos faces Clarion again to try and regain the peaceful life she once had. Meanwhile, Poseidon's evil tendrils are creeping closer and closer to the Korobase estate!
Two cyborg girls... One tremendous power! When Nanakorobi Nene, a cybernetically-enhanced girl-next-door, heads to the island metropolis of Cenancle to live with her aunt, she has no way of knowing what's in store for her. A chance meeting intertwines her fate with that of the super-rich inventor, Uzal Delilah, and her adorable and grumpy companion, Clarion, who happens to be a cyborg just like Nene. Nene is thrilled to make a friend, but there's more to Uzal and Clarion-and the island of Cenancle itself-than meets the eye. When a super-powered terrorist threatens Cenancle, Uzal claims that the only way to avert disaster is for Nene to team up with Clarion and use their combined powers-abilities Nene never even knew she had!
Depuis sa fusion avec le puppet master et quatre autres entités, Motoko est devenue la forme de vie la plus complexe de l'univers.
Deunan und ihr Partner Briareos, ein Cyborg, leben nach dem 3. Weltkrieg als Einzige in einer zerstörten Stadt. Dort werden sie von der neuen Regierung, Aegis, die sich nach dem Krieg gebildet hat, aufgespürt und nach Olympus, dem Sitz von Aegis, gebracht. Dort soll nach dem Krieg eine perfekte Gesellschaft entstehen. Doch unter der Oberfläche brodelt es.
Ghost in the Shell ist der Ausdruck dafür, dass der Ghost (Das Sein eines Wesens) in einen künstlichen Körper eingepflanzt wird. Dadurch erhält der Mensch neben größerer Kraft, einer gewisse Unsterblichkeit (Der Körper kann ja ausgetauscht werden) auch die Möglichkeit, sich der neuen, computerisierten Umgebung anzupassen. Duschdatenbahnen, die direkt mit dem Gehirn verbunden sind, ist die Kommunikation mit Computern oder zwischen Menschen ohne besondere Geräte möglich.
Üdvözlünk a jövőben, ahol a bioépítésű házakból álló városkép és a mérgező levegő határozza meg a mindennapokat, a bűnözés pedig olyan súlyos, hogy a rendőrség tankba szállt! Amikor a gonosz Buaku elrabol egy titokzatos, szárnyas lányt, aki képes megtisztítani a mérgező levegőt, a rendőrség minitankjának parancsnoka, Leona Ozaki veszi fel vele a harcot. De sietnie kell, ha le akarja győzni az elvetemült bűnözőt és annak gyönyörű, halálos cicanőit, Annapumát és Unipumát, mielőtt Buaku terve valóra válik. Buaku pedig nem pénzt akar, és itt az emberiség sorsa a tét! Shirow Masamune a Ghost in the Shell és az Appleseed alkotójaként szerzett hírnevet az egész világon. A Dominion egy hanyatló világba helyezett utópisztikus ökológiai, rendőrségi akcióvígjáték, amilyet csak a mester tud írni!
Die Luft der Erde ist von Bakterien (und nicht nur davon) so sehr verschmutzt, dass sie nicht mehr Atembar ist. In dieser Suppe fährt Leona mit ihren Partnern Al und Bonaparte Streife (Bonaparte ist zwar nur ihr Panzer, aber Leona hat eine ganz besondere Beziehung zu ihm). Zusammengehören sie der Tank Police an, die mit ihren Panzern Verbrecher jagt.
Ghost in the Shell ist der Ausdruck dafür, dass der Ghost (Das Sein eines Wesens) in einen künstlichen Körper eingepflanzt wird.Dadurch erhält der Mensch neben größerer Kraft, einer gewisse Unsterblichkeit (Der Körper kann ja ausgetauscht werden) auch die Möglichkeit, sich der neuen, computerisierten Umgebung anzupassen. Duschdatenbahnen, die direkt mit dem Gehirn verbunden sind, ist die Kommunikation mit Computern oder zwischen Menschen ohne besondere Geräte möglich.
Nachdem Major Motoko Kusanagi Sektion 9 verlassen hat, ist die Spezialangriffseinheit rund um Chief Aramaki, Togusa und Batou auf sich allein gestellt. Es warten atemberaubende Fälle auf sie, denn das Cyberverbrechen schläft nicht … Dieser Band 1.5 komplettiert Masamune Shirows Cyberpunk-Kultserie!
Der Manga 'Appleseed' ist benannt nach dem amerikanischen Modellpionier und-Erfinder Jonny Appleseed, sowie nach Menschen, die ihm nacheifern. Es sind Leute, die versuchen, sich eine neue Welt zu erschaffen, um im Cyber Age zu überleben.
Die junge Seska gehört dem Foo-Zay-Clan an und verdient sich ihren Lebensunterhalt damit, sich als Magierin anheuern zu lassen. Eines Tages, als sie sich wieder einmal in der Hauptstadt aufhält, soll sie plötzlich von der imperialen Polizei verhaftet werden. Sie kann aber entkommen und zum Tempel ihres Vaters, Meister Fuzen, flüchten. Auch dort wartet schon die Polizei.
Píše se jednadvacáté století a hranice mezi člověkem a strojem je čím dál nejasnější. Lidé mají mechanické implantáty a stroje jsou vylepšovány pomocí lidské tkáně. Agentka Motoko Kusanagi je členem speciální jednotky, která pronásleduje nebezpečné teroristy a kyberzločince. Především vražedné hackery, kteří se dokáží nabourat i do lidského mozku. A za tím vším stojí možná ještě něco víc.
