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OVERVIEW

In the future, borders are made meaningless by the net and cybernetically augmented humans go about their daily tasks. In this world, espionage becomes a matter of navigating the net and finding information. Project 2501 is a secret and illegal A.I. that is given the task of gathering this information for the foreign espionage department, Section 6. Quite unexpectedly, it becomes sentient in this sea of information, and Section 6 tries to have it destroyed. The A.I., which becomes known as the Puppet Master, for it's ability to take control of cybernetically augmented humans and manipulate them, seeks out the help of Major Motoko Kusanagi, a cyborg in the Internal Investigations Department, Section 9. His proposition; that they combine to form a new entity.

Setting aside a plot that is very good and surprisingly coherent after translation, Ghost in the Shell is still a shining example of what anime can and should be. It is simply amazing in terms of quality and entertainment value. It's story and plot are reminiscent of William Gibson's Neuromancer, but that is certainly a good thing! This film contains some very realistic animation and some very cool effects

Read an interview with Masamune Shirow conducted by Dark Horse Comics

See what Roger Ebert had to say about Ghost in the Shell

Group Discussion

Kevin/Fritz - I love Ghost in the Shell for it's amazing animation and it's meticulous attention to detail. Many of the scenes are almost photorealistic, and there are tons of cool gadgets and fight scenes. All in all, Ghost in the Shell is a top quality thriller ranking with Patlabor 2 and the Wings of Honneamise in terms of quality.

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GHOST IN THE SHELL GOODIES

Ghost in the Shell Theme for Windows. You can install it manually if you do not have Plus