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Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex
^The Tachikomas are a great example of what you're looking for. In general the show (as well as the original movie) explores a few different ideas on what makes humanity unique (if it's unique at all) when compared to AI and machines. The Tachikomas are the most clear example of these themes, being machines who constantly and explicitly explore what it means to be human and to exist at all.
^A very recent example. It focuses on robots trying to figure out what it means to be human and if it's something they should even desire. It covers the good and bad of humanity, exploring if achieving it should be a goal for the machines or if they should aim to surpass their creators. It also pays close attention to how the robots try to emulate human behaviour, both in big emotional acts and in small mundane habits.
Ghost in the Shell (the original film) was recommended by the professor as supplementary material (sadly she said it just couldn't fit into the syllabus). I was somewhat aware that there was a show, but I don't know much about the story as a whole, I'll have to look into it.
Pluto was something that came into my mind before making this thread. I read the manga years ago and I keep telling myself I'll start the anime, maybe this is the push I need!
As you know, I like to take any opportunity I can to write about anime in my classes, hopefully I'll be able to keep that trend going lol.
As you know, I like to take any opportunity I can to write about anime in my classes, hopefully I'll be able to keep that trend going lol
ngl I kinda envy you lol, it always sounds really interesting. Tho I imagine you also have to read a lot of theory for these assignments, which I'm not sure I'd love to do.
Ghost in the Shell (the original film) was recommended by the professor as supplementary material (sadly she said it just couldn't fit into the syllabus). I was somewhat aware that there was a show, but I don't know much about the story as a whole, I'll have to look into it.
Oh goo to know I was in the right direction lol. I recommended the series over the movie because it has a lot more time to go deeper into these themes and I also because I just prefer it in general. Just to be clear tho, the series isn't a retelling of the movie, it's a completely different story, but explores similar ideas. The plot itself is a detective mystery about murders related to a quite realistic corruption scandal. In addition to the whole nature of humanity thing, it also explores ideas around private interests in politics and class divides.
Well anyway, good luck with the assignment! Also if you don't mind please let me know which works you end up using as your basis.