Ghost in the Shell: Arise

Ghost in the Shell is one of those impactful titles that has earned it's place in the Pantheon of anime. This series in particular is a slight re-imagining of the characters, with a slightly different art style/character design and a different voice cast than you may be familiar with from the previous GITS shows. However one thing that is consistent, is the quality of the content and storytelling. If you are into the more hard-edged cyber-thriller type sci-fi that is Ghost in the Shell, this is something you won't want to pass up. For those who have never watched anything from this franchise, there's a lot of great stuff in store for you!

I would recommend it if you're a fan of /Ghost in the Shell or the sci-fi genre in general. I think they did a good job making it. New watchers can dive into the show without worries as it's a reimagined, retelling of the original story. Watch the 4 episodes of the OVA, then skip to episode 9 & 10 of the "Alternative Architecture" series. Episode 1-8 is just a rehashed summary of the OVA so you won't miss out on anything by doing so. Ghost in the Shell: Arise OVA/series serves as a prequel to the movie: Ghost in the Shell - The New Movie.