Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 2: Ghost Whispers
Synopsis
Second movie of Ghost in the Shell: Arise. Freed of her responsibilities with the 501 Organization, Motoko Kusanagi must now learn how to take orders from Aramaki. Someone hacks the Logicomas, and Batou enlists the help of former army intelligence officer Ishikawa and former air artillery expert Borma. Kusanagi also seeks to enlist ace sniper Saito and undercover cop Paz into the new Public Security Section 9. The two groups rival each other in a case involving a man who receives false memories of a refugee transport operation. (Source: Wikipedia)
Audience Consensus
Audience opinion is mixed. While praised for its action sequences and visuals, 'Ghost Whispers' is criticized for its simplistic plot, shallow characters, and controversial political themes. Some find it a step up from the first Arise episode, while others feel it lacks the depth and atmosphere of earlier Ghost in the Shell installments.
Strengths
- Excellent action choreography and animation.
- Visually impressive art style and camerawork.
- Story is easier to follow than Border 1 and sets up the series well.
Weaknesses
- Plot feels stagnant and lacks the depth of previous Ghost in the Shell entries.
- Characters are shallow and underdeveloped.
- World design is generic and lacks the dystopian feel of the franchise.
- Overt warcrimes erasure/apologist political angle.