Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
攻殻機動隊 STAND ALONE COMPLEX
In the future when technological enhancements and robotics are a way of life, Major Motoko Kusanagi and Section 9 take care of the jobs that are too difficult for the police. Section 9 employs hackers, sharpshooters,…
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Synopsis
In the future when technological enhancements and robotics are a way of life, Major Motoko Kusanagi and Section 9 take care of the jobs that are too difficult for the police. Section 9 employs hackers, sharpshooters, detectives and cyborgs all in an effort to thwart cyber criminals and their plans to attack the innocent.
About
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex premiered on October 1, 2002. It falls under the Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Crime genres. The series has aired across 2 seasons and 52 episodes. with each episode running approximately 25 minutes. It airs on Perfect Choice. and concluded its run on January 8, 2005.
Why viewers enjoy Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Crime elements. This combination of Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Crime sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.
Production
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex was animated by Production I.G, Bandai Visual, dentsu, and broadcast on Perfect Choice.
Critical reception
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex holds a rating of 8.2 out of 10 based on 429 user reviews on TMDB, a strong score that reflects broad satisfaction from its audience.
Themes & motifs
Recurring motifs and themes throughout Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex include: cyborg, police, organized crime, internet, cyberpunk, robot, crime investigation, network. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.
Voice cast

Atsuko Tanaka

Akio Otsuka

Osamu Saka

Taimei Suzuki

Takashi Onozuka

Taro Yamaguchi

Toru Okawa

Sakiko Tamagawa

Yuko Sumitomo

Yutaka Nakano
Production credits
- Direction
- Kenji Kamiyama · Toshiyuki Kono · Masaki Tachibana
- Writing
- Shirow Masamune · Tim Jensen · Mamoru Oshii
Release dates
Premiered
October 1, 2002
Last aired
January 8, 2005
Seasons & episodes

Season1
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
October 1, 2002·26episodes
Season1
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
October 1, 2002·26episodes
Female cyborg Major Motoko Kusanagi and her fellow police officers of Section 9 hunt down a host of criminals in both the real and online worlds. In the course of their work, Kusanagi and Section 9 must do everything from resolving hostage crises to hunting down runaway state-of-the-art killing machines.

Season2
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG
January 1, 2004·26episodes
Season2
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG
January 1, 2004·26episodes
The story continues to follow the adventures of Section 9's top members, Motoko Kusanagi, Batou, and Togusa. The series maintains an episodic format and portrays Section 9 dealing with political issues such as invited refugees and nuclear intrigue. Another government institution, the Information Bureau of the Cabinet, comes up head-to-head against them. And a terrorist entity who calls itself the "Individual Eleven" joins the set.
Themes & topics
Keywords associated with this title by the community.
- cyborg
- police
- organized crime
- internet
- cyberpunk
- robot
- crime investigation
- network
- anime
- near future
- computer networking
- public security
- intense
Network
Frequently asked questions
When did Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex premiere?
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex premiered on October 1, 2002.
How many seasons does Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex have?
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex has 2 seasons and 52 episodes in total.
What genre is Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex?
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is classified under Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Crime.
What networks did Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex air on?
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex aired on Perfect Choice.
Is Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex finished?
Yes, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex concluded its run on January 8, 2005.
How long is each episode of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex?
Each episode of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex runs for approximately 25 minutes.
Where is Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex from?
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is a Japanese anime production.
What is the TMDB rating of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex?
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex holds a rating of 8.2 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.