Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

Also known as: Koukaku Kidoutai: STAND ALONE COMPLEX / 攻殻機動隊 STAND ALONE COMPLEX

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is a TV series by Production I.G that premiered in Fall 2002. It is finished airing with 26 episodes of about 25 minutes each. Genres: Action, Mystery, Psychological, Sci-Fi. Average AniList score: 8.2/10.

Synopsis

In the not so distant future, mankind has advanced to a state where complete body transplants from flesh to machine is possible. This allows for great increases in both physical and cybernetic prowess and blurring the lines between the two worlds. However, criminals can also make full use of such technology, leading to new and sometimes, very dangerous crimes. In response to such innovative new methods, the Japanese Government has established Section 9, an independently operating police unit which deals with such highly sensitive crimes.

Led by Daisuke Aramaki and Motoko Kusanagi, Section 9 deals with such crimes over the entire social spectrum, usually with success. However, when faced with a new A level hacker nicknamed “The Laughing Man”, the team is thrown into a dangerous cat and mouse game, following the hacker’s trail as it leaves its mark on Japan.

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Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex episodes

  1. Episode 1: Section 9 — aired October 1, 2002
  2. Episode 2: Testation — aired October 8, 2002
  3. Episode 3: Android and I — aired October 15, 2002
  4. Episode 4: Intercepter — aired October 22, 2002
  5. Episode 5: Decoy — aired October 29, 2002
  6. Episode 6: Meme — aired November 5, 2002
  7. Episode 7: Idolater — aired December 31, 2002
  8. Episode 8: Missing Hearts — aired November 19, 2002
  9. Episode 9: Chat! Chat! Chat! — aired November 26, 2002
  10. Episode 10: Jungle Cruise — aired December 3, 2002
  11. Episode 11: Portraitz — aired December 10, 2002
  12. Episode 12: Escape From — aired December 17, 2002
  13. Episode 13: Not Equal — aired December 24, 2002
  14. Episode 14: YES — aired April 1, 2003
  15. Episode 15: Machines Desirantes — aired May 1, 2003
  16. Episode 16: Ag2O — aired May 1, 2003
  17. Episode 17: Angels` Share — aired June 1, 2003
  18. Episode 18: Lost Heritage — aired June 1, 2003
  19. Episode 19: Captivated — aired July 1, 2003
  20. Episode 20: Re-View — aired July 1, 2003
  21. Episode 21: Eraser — aired August 3, 2003
  22. Episode 22: Scandal — aired August 3, 2003
  23. Episode 23: Equinox — aired September 1, 2003
  24. Episode 24: Annihilation — aired September 1, 2003
  25. Episode 25: Barrage — aired October 1, 2003
  26. Episode 26: Stand Alone Complex — aired October 1, 2003

Main characters

  • Motoko Kusanagi (Main) — voiced by Atsuko Tanaka
  • Batou (Main) — voiced by Akio Ootsuka
  • Togusa (Main) — voiced by Kouichi Yamadera
  • Daisuke Aramaki (Main) — voiced by Osamu Saka
  • Warai Otoko (Supporting)
  • Pazu (Supporting) — voiced by Takashi Onozuka
  • Saitou (Supporting) — voiced by Tooru Ookawa
  • Borma (Supporting) — voiced by Tarou Yamaguchi
  • Ishikawa (Supporting) — voiced by Yutaka Nakano
  • Tachikoma (Supporting) — voiced by Sakiko Tamagawa

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Genres: Action, Mystery, Psychological, Sci-Fi · Season: Fall 2002