Ghost in the Shell producer responds to casting backlash

The upcoming live-action adaptation of anime and manga Ghost in the Shell has been dogged by accusations of white-washing Asian characters. With the release of a first picture of Scarlett Johansson in the role of Major Motoko Kusanagi  back in May, fans — particularly in the West — claimed the film's casting was not faithful to the franchise's Japanese roots. Now, for the first time, an individual involved in the film has responded to these accusations.
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