Most Popular Books by Masamune Shirow

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!

Masamune Shirow, creator of Ghost in the Shell and Appleseed, is famed worldwide for his groundbreaking contributions to manga and animation, and his work in the game industry is equally impressive. Intron Depot 5: Battalion presents Shirow''s stunning design and conceptual art for Asura Fantasy, RF Online, Fire Emblem, and others, showcasing 128 pages of characters, costumes, weapons, gear, and environments, all in glorious color. In his commentary, Shirow discusses his increasingly sophisticated CG technique as well as the unique demands of working in Japan''s fast-paced game industry. A must for any manga, anime, or gaming enthusiast and essential for any fantasy/science-fiction artist.

"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'' peaceful facade hides a dark secret, a violent struggle between human and cyborg that could once again plunge the world into war... and genocide"--Cover of v.1.

Quatre ans ont passé depuis que le major a fusionné avec la forme de vie artificielle et quitté la Section 9. Sous le nom de Motoko Aramaki, elle travaille pour Poséidon Industries dont elle assure la sécurité des intérêts ; mais elle est toujours surveillée par le Bureau de Parapsychologie. Une enquête apparemment de routine suite à l’attaque d’une usine de clonage va, de cyber-combat en cyber-combat, la conduire vers une nouvelle révolution scientifique et humaine...

Welcome to the future of vast bio-constructed cities with crime so severe that the cops drive tanks! For top tank-cop Leona Ozaki (and her trusty tank, Bonaparte), the day-to-day is a tall order already, but when the villainous and sexy (and super-powered androids!) Puma sisters become duly deputized officers of the law and are assigned to help'' Leona catch Urushi-Maru, ''The Skyscraper Pirate,'' things are bound to get out of hand, especially in the midst of a full-on, tank-on-tank streetfight.''

Welcome to the future of vast bio-constructed cities with crime so severe that the cops drive tanks! For top tank-cop Leona Ozaki (and her trusty tank, Bonaparte), the day-to-day is a tall order already, but when the villainous and sexy (and super-powered androids!) Puma sisters become duly deputized officers of the law and are assigned to "help" Leona catch Urushi-Maru, "The Skyscraper Pirate," things are bound to get out of hand, especially in the midst of a full-on, tank-on-tank streetfight between Leona and a corrupt arms manufacturer bent on getting the city''s police tank contract!

"Black Magic was the work that set the stage for Shirow''s professional career, not only inspiring the ideas of Appleseed, but introducing some of his favorite things: bioroids, armored combat robots, magic, aliens, action ... and of course, cute girl heroines."--Back cover

"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'' peaceful facade hides a dark secret, a violent struggle between human and cyborg that could once again plunge the world into war... and genocide"--Cover of v.1.

"Deunan Knute and Briareos Hecatonchires learn that life as Eswat operatives is far more dangerous than their life on the outside had ever been..."--back cover.

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!

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.

A race or hyperadvanced cyborgs, all prepaired to kick botty for humanity with its supersexy agents,who will give their all to save humanity.

Japanese artist Masamune Shirow is well known to discriminating comics readers. American editions of his spectacular graphic epics have been highly praised and voraciously collected. Now, his gorgeous and highly detailed color art has been collected for the first time into a single, handsome trade paperback. Beautifully printed in Japan and featuring text in both Japanese and English, this package features nearly two hundred full-color Shirow works, 47 published for the first time anywhere in the world!

Em um futuro distópico, onde a alta tecnologia se mistura a um cenário decadente, a Major Motoko segue no encalço do Mestre dos Fantoches, um hacker criminoso impossível de ser capturado. AUTOR: Shirow Masamune No. PÁGINAS: 352