Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

A cerebral, deliberately paced cyberpunk procedural that rewards close attention with layered conspiracies and philosophical unease.

Created by

Kenichi Takeshita, Masaki Tachibana

Genres

Animation, Action & adventure, Sci-fi & fantasy

Starring

Atsuko Tanaka, Akio Otsuka, Osamu Saka

Overview

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.

How it feels

Tense, dark, cynical and melancholic. Measured and demanding.

About

Identity, technology, corruption, politics

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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