more Masamune Shirow 士郎 正宗 (1961-) Noted Japanese serialist, often considered the creator of the 'net-noir' genre. His most notable works are the serial books Appleseed (アップルシード) (eight volumes from 1985 to 2004) and Ghost Hounds in the Net (ネットでゴーストハウンド) (four volumes, 1991 to 2001); he was also involved in the