Kôkaku Kidôtai Araizu Bôdâ:3 Gôsuto Tiâzu

Definitely the killing of Kusanagi's character! Direct attack! So sad! Thos may be right to watch for those who hadnt followed Ghost in the Shell since its beginnings, but to the faithful followers Arise in general lack in quality and yeah this episode is almost a spit on Kusanagi :-(

Yes it got flaws. It's not great but worth a watch. I don't know if it's actually cannon but it is just a nice addition to the lore. Just think of it as a Stand Alone not so Conplex story. It can be better but it can be worse. Sure! Here's a well-balanced review of Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 3: Ghost Tears:

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Review: Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 3: Ghost Tears

Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 3: Ghost Tears continues the Arise reimagining of the classic cyberpunk saga with a tighter narrative, improved emotional depth, and some of the most striking visuals in the series so far. Directed by Kazuchika Kise and produced by Production I. G., this third installment marks a tonal shift from the purely procedural storytelling of the first two episodes, moving toward something more personal and introspective.

This time, Major Motoko Kusanagi finds herself navigating both a terrorist threat and the complexities of her own emotions. Her relationship with the prosthetics specialist Akira Hose humanizes her in a way we rarely see-showing glimpses of vulnerability beneath her stoic, cybernetic exterior. This character-driven focus doesn't weaken the philosophical underpinnings that Ghost in the Shell is known for; rather, it enriches them, blending questions of identity, love, and connection in a world where the line between human and machine is blurred.

Visually, Ghost Tears is excellent. The animation is crisp, with fluid action sequences and carefully composed cyberpunk cityscapes. The use of color and lighting reflects both the coldness of technology and the warmth of Motoko's fleeting emotional connections. The soundtrack, again composed by Cornelius, adds a haunting, modern edge that complements the sleek aesthetic and emotional undertones perfectly.

I can only stand the first two episodes of Arise, they are just not that good. A different character setting is somehow fun. But WHAT IS THIS???

This totally ruined Kusanagi Motoko and the whole GIT series. Why does this even exist? I might need to rewatch SAC....just to recover from this.