“In 2029 cyber-city, Major Kusanagi hunts the Puppet Master, confronting identity and memory in a robotic world.”
Ghost in the Shell
GHOST IN THE SHELL(攻殻機動隊)
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Synopsis
In 2029 cyber-city, Major Kusanagi hunts the Puppet Master, confronting identity and memory in a robotic world.
In the year 2029, Niihama City has become a technologically advanced metropolis. Due to great improvements in cybernetics, its citizens are able to replace their limbs with robotic parts. The world is now more interconnected than ever before, and the city's Public Security Section 9 is responsible for combating corruption, terrorism, and other dangerous threats following this shift toward globalization. The strong-willed Major Motoko Kusanagi of Section 9 spearheads a case involving a mysterious hacker known only as the "Puppet Master," who leaves a trail of victims stripped of their memories. Like many in this futuristic world, the Puppet Master's body is almost entirely robotic, giving them incredible power. As Motoko and her subordinates follow the enigmatic criminal's trail, other parties—including Section 6—start to get involved, forcing her to confront the extremely complicated nature of the case. Pondering about various philosophical questions, such as her own life's meaning, Motoko soon realizes that the one who will provide these answers is none other than the Puppet Master themself.
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What 169 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 1.96 · split reception
5.2 pts
Recommenders 8.7 · others 3.5
↓ 2.04
Running avg · Nov 2007 → May 2026
- 10 “A CLASSIC If you havent seen it, do so now. It's my favorite animation movie of all time. The best combination of soundtrack, graphics, story and style. And considering it was made in 1995 makes it...”
- 10 “One of those anime movies from the 90´s with A HIGH STATUS in the animation world, believe me ppl that this was well done for 1995.Back in those days. i remember it was something new, new concept,...”
- 9 “Been a while since I watched this and this time I watched it on the big screen and it was great. Alongside with Akira for being one of the pivotal movies to really take this genre off the ground...”
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- Format 1 × 82′ eps × min
- Total runtime 1h 22m all episodes
- Aired Nov 1995 – ongoing
- Source Movie media type
- Rated R+ Mild Nudity
- Ref. BS-0025 catalog
Produced by
- Bandai Visual Producer
- Kodansha Producer
- /companies/company_k10xR2J6GgoWIr3wG5PLOlAw Producer
Licensed by
- Manga Entertainment Licensor