This is one of my favorite pieces on the matter, though it doesn't directly address your question: http://www.theverge.com/2016/5/9/11612530/ghost-in-the-shell-

This is one of my favorite pieces on the matter, though it doesn't directly address your question: http://www.theverge.com/2016/5/9/11612530/ghost-in-the-shell-anime-asian-representation-hollywood http://www.theverge.com/2016/5/9/11612530/ghost-in-the-shell...