Appleseed Genesis TV Anime Cancelled?

Author: Artefact
Filed under: Anime, News
Date: Sep 27, 2008 02:11 JST

Tags: 3D CG, Appleseed, Cancellations, Masamune Shirow, Production Controversy

It would appear work on the latest adaptation of one of the great Masamune Shirow’s works, set to be a TV anime entitled アップルシードジェネシス / Appleseed Genesis, is in dire straits, with the prior target of a spring 2009 release seemingly up in smoke, and the prospect of complete project cancellation being apparent.

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firaku commented on November 16, 2008 21:34

Agreed! GITS and Appleseed are 2 of my most favorit anime.... More

mda111 commented on September 27, 2008 21:31

gah.. this is bad news... cant they just find another good producer??? bad news.. bad news..... More

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Ghost in the Shell 2.0 – 3D CG “Renewal” Due Soon

Author: Artefact
Filed under: Anime, News
Date: Jun 9, 2008 23:15 JST

Tags: Ghost in the Shell, Masamune Shirow, Renewal

A 3D CG remake/renewal of the sublime original film adaptation of Ghost in the Shell, dubbed “Ghost in the Shell Koukakukidoutai 2.0″, is set to begin limited screenings in five major Japanese cities starting August 2nd; the release is intended to bolster the release of “The Sky Crawlers”.

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