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Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

2002·Series·TV-MA·25 min·8.2(428)
AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & FantasyCrimeMore Japanese titles

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.

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About Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is a 2002 Japanese-language animation, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy series. The cast is led by Atsuko Tanaka, Akio Otsuka, Osamu Saka. It spans 2 seasons and 52 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.2/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Hoopla, Spectrum On Demand.

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex was produced by Production I.G, Bandai Visual, and dentsu and made in Japan and United States of America. It was first aired on October 1, 2002, and carries a TV-MA certification.

Writers
Mamoru Oshii
First aired
October 1, 2002
Last aired
January 8, 2005
Original language
Japanese
Age rating
TV-MA
Status
Ended
Seasons
2 (52 episodes)
Network
Perfect Choice
Country
Japan, United States of America
Production
Production I.G, Bandai Visual, dentsu
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Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex cast & crew

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex was written by Mamoru Oshii.

The cast features Atsuko Tanaka as Motoko Kusanagi (voice), Akio Otsuka as Batou (voice), Osamu Saka as Daisuke Aramaki (voice), Taimei Suzuki as Kubota (voice), Takashi Onozuka as Paz (voice), and Rikiya Koyama as Hideo Kuze (voice).

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Yoko Kanno, cinematography is by Koji Tanaka, and it was produced by Shigeru Watanabe and Mitsuhisa Ishikawa.

Is Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex worth watching?

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex holds an audience score of 8.2/10 from 428 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed animation series.

With 2 seasons and 52 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.

If you enjoy animation, action & adventure, and sci-fi & fantasy, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

Atsuko Tanaka

Atsuko Tanaka

Motoko Kusanagi (voice)

Akio Otsuka

Akio Otsuka

Batou (voice)

Osamu Saka

Osamu Saka

Daisuke Aramaki (voice)

Taimei Suzuki

Taimei Suzuki

Kubota (voice)

Takashi Onozuka

Takashi Onozuka

Paz (voice)

Rikiya Koyama

Rikiya Koyama

Hideo Kuze (voice)

Taro Yamaguchi

Taro Yamaguchi

Borma (voice)

Toru Okawa

Toru Okawa

Saito (voice)

Sakiko Tamagawa

Sakiko Tamagawa

Tachikoma (voice) / Uchikoma (voice) / Togusa's Wife (voice)

Yuko Sumitomo

Yuko Sumitomo

Nasami Kurta (voice)

Yutaka Nakano

Yutaka Nakano

Ishikawa (voice)

Eiji Sekiguchi

Eiji Sekiguchi

Akafuku (voice)

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex — FAQs

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

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is streaming on YouTube TV, Hoopla, Spectrum On Demand, The Roku Channel in United States.

Is Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex on YouTube TV?

Yes — Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.

What language is Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex in?

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How many seasons of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex are there?

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex has 2 seasons with 52 episodes in total.

What is Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex rated?

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is rated TV-MA. It holds a 8.2/10 audience score from 428 ratings.

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