Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
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Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

Ghost in the Shell TV

Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex

Production I.G

Genres

  • Award Winning
  • Mystery
  • Sci-Fi

Tags

all 26
  • Sci-FiCyberpunk96
  • OrganisationsPolice93
  • TechnicalEpisodic91
  • TraitsRobots90
  • OtherPolitics90
  • OtherPhilosophy88
  • OtherCrime83
  • TraitsArtificial Intelligence83
  • TraitsCyborg82
  • SceneWork80
  • SceneUrban79
  • DemographicSeinen77
  • TraitsDetective76
  • OrganisationsMilitary75
  • Main CastFemale Protagonist71
  • DramaConspiracy70
  • Main CastPrimarily Male Cast70
  • Main CastPrimarily Adult Cast65
  • ActionGuns63
  • MechaReal Robot60
  • TimeDystopian60
  • OtherMemory Manipulation60
  • Main CastEnsemble Cast60
  • TechnicalCGI56
  • FantasyBody Swapping46
  • TraitsKuudere40

Genres: Award Winning, Mystery, Sci-Fi. Tags: Cyberpunk, Police, Episodic, Robots, Politics, Philosophy, Crime, Artificial Intelligence, Cyborg, Work, Urban, Seinen.

#206

Ranked

#635

Popularity

9.0K

Favorites

75.9K

Members

#1

This Season

Rated TV

#3

This Season

Popular TV

#163

All Time

Rated TV

Episode Progress

Complete

26 / 26 episodes aired

All 26 episodes available on Adult Swim, Hoopla, Hulu, Netflix

TV26 / 26 epsFinished8.42
Production I.G·Fall 2002
Premiered
Fall 2002
Aired
Oct 1, 2002 – Oct 1, 2003
Broadcast
Friday · 15:30:00
Duration
24 min
Time to Complete
10h 50m
Rating
R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
Studio
Production I.G

Alternative Titles

ja攻殻機動隊 STAND ALONE COMPLEX

en-x-romajiKoukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex

esGhost In The Shell : Stand Alone Complex

enGhost in the Shell SAC

enGhost in the Shell TV

enKoukaku Kidoutai STAND ALONE COMPLEX

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. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Synopsis

Winner of the Excellence Award on the 6th Japan Media Arts Festival.

Where to Watch

Trailer

PV 1

Franchise Timeline

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is entry 1 of 7 in the Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex watch order — the first entry in this franchise's main story.

Essential·Core entries only — skip filler and side content

Complete·Everything including OVAs, specials & side stories

  1. Koukaku Kidoutai Arise [.jp]
    Optional SPECIAL2013

Platform Scores

MAL

8.42

Canonical
Rank #206Votes 172.2K

AniList

82 / 100

Trend 1Popularity 75.9K

Kitsu

82 / 100

Rank #401Users 44.2KRuntime 10h 50m

AniList Trend

67

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Episode Guide

Aired so far: 26 / 26

Main Story

26 / 26

100%

Latest Aired

Episode 26

Remaining

Fully available

Aired so far

Theme Songs

Openings

2002
1

Inner Universe

Origa

2002
2

GET9

Jillmax (Japanese Terrestrial Broadcast)

Endings

2002
1

Lithium Flower

Scott Matthew

2002
2

I Do

Ilaria Graziano (Japanese Terrestrial Broadcast)

Status Breakdown

75,900users
Planning35,54146.8%
Completed31,98242.1%
Watching3,5814.7%
Paused3,2664.3%
Dropped1,5302.0%

Tags

Shows how closely each tag relates to this anime
Sci-Fi1
Cyberpunk
96
Organisations2
Police
93
Military
75
Technical2
Episodic
91
CGI
56
Traits5
Robots
90
Artificial Intelligence
83
Cyborg
82
Detective
76
Kuudere
40
Other4
Politics
90
Philosophy
88
Crime
83
Memory Manipulation
60
Scene2
Work
80
Urban
79
Demographic1
Seinen
77
Main Cast4
Female Protagonist
71
Primarily Male Cast
70
Primarily Adult Cast
65
Ensemble Cast
60
Drama1
Conspiracy
70
Action1
Guns
63
Mecha1
Real Robot
60
Time1
Dystopian
60
Fantasy1
Body Swapping
46
Show spoiler tags1
Other1
Gore
26

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Recommendations

10 recommendations

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes are in Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex?

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex consists of 26 episodes in total. Each episode has a runtime of approximately 24 minutes.

Is Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex finished?

Yes, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is a finished series that originally aired in the fall of 2002. It serves as the first entry in a larger franchise consisting of seven related titles.

Where can I watch Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex?

You can stream Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex on Hulu.

What is the premise of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex?

Set in a future where humans can replace their bodies with cybernetic parts, the story follows Section 9, a specialized police unit tackling high-tech crimes. The series is a Sci-Fi and Mystery title that explores the dangerous intersection of humanity and advanced technology.

Who is the creative team behind Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex?

The series was produced by the studio Production I.G and directed by Kamiyama, Kenji. It also features notable staff members including Shirow, Masamune, Kanno, Yoko, and Shimomura, Makoto.

What should I watch after finishing Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex?

If you enjoyed this series, you might want to watch Psycho-Pass, Cowboy Bebop, Ergo Proxy, Serial Experiments Lain, or Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song-.

Is Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex suitable for younger viewers?

No, the series is rated R - 17+ due to its content involving violence and profanity. It is intended for a mature audience.

How is Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex different from the original movie?

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is an alternative version of the story found in the 1995 Ghost in the Shell film. While it shares the same core concept, it is a separate narrative entry within the franchise.

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