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,…

2002–2005 25 min 2 Seasons 52 Episodes
★ 8.2 / 10 429 ratings
AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & FantasyCrime
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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

    Atsuko Tanaka

  • Akio Otsuka

    Akio Otsuka

  • Osamu Saka

    Osamu Saka

  • Taimei Suzuki

    Taimei Suzuki

  • Takashi Onozuka

    Takashi Onozuka

  • Taro Yamaguchi

    Taro Yamaguchi

  • Toru Okawa

    Toru Okawa

  • Sakiko Tamagawa

    Sakiko Tamagawa

  • Yuko Sumitomo

    Yuko Sumitomo

  • Yutaka Nakano

    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

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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.

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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

Perfect Choice

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.