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I believe having Scarlett play Motoko was the best possible casting for this movie. "If that's not allowed, then Darth Vader probably shouldn't speak English, either. It's all just cinematic conventions," he explained.

Oshii also pointed to Hollywood precedent, saying "In the movies, John Wayne can play Genghis Khan, and Omar Sharif, an Arab, can play Doctor Zhivago, a Slav. Even if her original body (presuming such a thing existed) were a Japanese one, that would still apply." The name 'Motoko Kusanagi' and her current body are not her original name and body, so there is no basis for saying that an Asian actress must portray her. "The Major is a cyborg and her physical form is an entirely assumed one. "What issue could there possibly be with casting her?" Oshii told IGN by e-mail. I fell in love with all his many stories – Dominion, Tank Police, Mario Black Magic M-66, Appleseed, and especially his global 1995 hit phenomenon – GHOST IN THE SHELL.” Shirow has been a GREAT INFLUENCE to my art and I personally place him up on my alter, along side of some of the great past masters I pay so much respect to.Oshii recently spoke to IGN about the controversy, one which he doesn't fully understand. “I’ve always been a big fan of Masamune Shirow’s art and story telling since 1990, when I was first introduced to his incredible characters and industrial design while attending college at Pratt Institute Brooklyn.

On Archival Somerset Velvet 256 gsm, Thickness 19 mil Vector artist Orlando Arocena has just released 5 amazing pieces that pay tribute to the 25th Anniversary of one of Masamune’s most beloved properties, “Ghost in the Shell.” Here is a look at Orlando’s images along with a few words about the project from his BEHANCE PAGE. His work has inspired artists, directors, and creatives all over the world since his first project, “Black Magic,” back in 1983. Masamune Shirow is the pen name of Japanese manga artist Masanori Ota.