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Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
★ 8.2/10•2002•25m•TV-MA•Animation•Action & Adventure•Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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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.

StatusEnded
Runtime25m
LanguageJA
First Air DateOct 1, 2002

Episodes

Episode 1 - SA: Public Security Section 9; SECTION-9E125m

SA: Public Security Section 9; SECTION-9

Public Security Section 9 is an elite special ops unit that works directly under the control of the Prime Minister. They've been called in to rescue a high-ranking government official from a hostage situation. But something doesn't seem right to Major Motoko Kusanagi.

Oct 1, 2002

Episode 2 - SA: Proof of Recklessness; TESTATIONE225m

SA: Proof of Recklessness; TESTATION

Kenbishi Heavy Industries has built a state-of-the-art multiped tank. There's only one problem–it's gone haywire and started moving on its own. Section 9 is called in to stop it, as the Self Defense Force will not get involved. Now, it's up to Motoko, Batou, and the rest of Section 9 to stop the tank and figure out what made it go berserk in the first place.

Oct 1, 2002

Episode 3 - SA: A Modest Rebellion; ANDROID AND IE325m

SA: A Modest Rebellion; ANDROID AND I

A certain type of android, the GA07_JL, nicknamed Jeri by its users, has been affected by a virus. Recently, all Jeri model androids have been committing "suicide". Section 9 is called in as it may be related to a virus detected in an android at the National Assembly Building.

Nov 1, 2002

Episode 4 - C: The Visual Device will Laugh; INTERCEPTERE425m

C: The Visual Device will Laugh; INTERCEPTER

While working late, Togusa gets a call from one of his colleagues from his days on the police force. It seems that he's uncovered something strange happening with the investigators in the Laughing Man Unit, a special task force formed to catch the infamous cyber criminal known only as the Laughing Man. But before he can meet with Togusa, he's killed in a car accident.

Nov 1, 2002

Episode 5 - C: The Inviting Bird will Chant; DECOYE525m

C: The Inviting Bird will Chant; DECOY

The Laughing Man, having returned after a six-year absence, threatens to assassinate the Superintendent-General of the police. Aramaki, however, thinks it's a cover-up. He briefs Section 9 on the prime suspect, Nanao=A, an incredibly gifted programmer who developed the micro-machines that are currently the foundation of Serano Industries.

Dec 1, 2002

Episode 6 - C: The Copycat will Dance; MEMEE625m

C: The Copycat will Dance; MEME

As Togusa and Bato track down Nanao, Motoko and Paz are attempting to protect the Superintendent-General at a press conference about the police misuse of interceptors. When the virus does hit, Motoko and Paz have to act fast to save the intended victim. Meanwhile, the road to Nanao=A hits a dead end.

Dec 1, 2002

Episode 7 - SA: Idolatry; IDOLATORE725m

SA: Idolatry; IDOLATOR

Section 9 is on the trail of Marcelo Jarti, a South American revolutionary hero who has arrived in Japan. However, Jarti is a hard man to catch because he employs look-alikes to deceive people. Nevertheless, Section 9 is convinced that the one they're tracking is the real thing, and after a rather out-of-control gunbattle in an upscale hotel, they track him to an old warehouse.

Jan 1, 2003

Episode 8 - SA: The Fortunate Ones; MISSING HEARTSE825m

SA: The Fortunate Ones; MISSING HEARTS

Motoko's friend Courtin asks her to come to the hospital where she works. It seems a little girl just received a heart transplant, but the donor's family doesn't remember ever agreeing to donate the heart. When Motoko mentions this story to Aramaki, he tells them to determine if this is tied to a ring of black-market organ smugglers supposedly run by the mafia.

Jan 1, 2003

Episode 9 - C: The Man Who Lurks in the Darkness of the Net; CHAT! CHAT! CHAT!E925m

C: The Man Who Lurks in the Darkness of the Net; CHAT! CHAT! CHAT!

Motoko enters into an online chat room devoted to the Laughing Man to see if she can find any new information on him. What she discovers is a spirited debate among the self-proclaimed "fans" of the Laughing Man, but very little hard evidence.

Feb 1, 2003

Episode 10 - SA: A Perfect Day for a Jungle Cruise; JUNGLE CRUISEE1025m

SA: A Perfect Day for a Jungle Cruise; JUNGLE CRUISE

Marco Amoretti, a former Navy Petty Officer from the American Empire, has come to Japan and is committing heinous acts of brutality against women. Section 9 is assisted in this matter by the American Empire's CIA. While this doesn't sit well with Public Security's members, Batou finds the whole case particularly hard on his psyche as the nightmares from his past rear their ugly head.

Feb 1, 2003

Episode 11 - C: Inside the Forest of the Sub-Imagoes; PORTRAITZE1125m

C: Inside the Forest of the Sub-Imagoes; PORTRAITZ

Togusa goes undercover at a hospital for patients with Closed Cyberbrain Syndrome, a hospital completely cut off from communication with the outside world.

Mar 1, 2003

Episode 12 - SA: Tachikoma Runaway, The Movie Director's Dream; ESCAPE FROME1225m

SA: Tachikoma Runaway, The Movie Director's Dream; ESCAPE FROM

One of the Tachikomas decides to take a little stroll through the city. It meets a little girl, Miki, who is searching for her lost dog and it agrees to help her. On their journey, the Tachikoma finds a strange box.

Mar 1, 2003

Episode 13 - SA: Unequal Terrorist; NOT EQUALE1325m

SA: Unequal Terrorist; NOT EQUAL

In a briefing, Aramaki shows a photo of a girl who looks like Eka Tokura, the daughter of Tokura Electronics, who was kidnapped 16 years ago. But there's one problem–the photo was taken two days ago!

Apr 1, 2003

Episode 14 - SA: Automated Capitalism; ¥€$E1425m

SA: Automated Capitalism; ¥€$

The Chinese government contacts Section 9 to let them know that an assassin may have entered Japan to kill a famous reclusive millionaire. Despite their considerable efforts, however, Section 9 is unable to contact him to warn him, so they go directly to his residence.

Apr 1, 2003

Episode 15 - SA: Time of the Machines; MACHINES DÉSIRANTESE1525m

SA: Time of the Machines; MACHINES DÉSIRANTES

The Major has become worried about the Tachikomas. It appears that their AIs have developed much more quickly and in ways that were not anticipated; they have begun speaking about their "individuality".

May 1, 2003

Episode 16 - SA: Chinks in the Armour of the Heart; Ag2OE1625m

SA: Chinks in the Armour of the Heart; Ag2O

Batou goes undercover on a military base to shadow one of his former heroes, a man named Zaitsev who was an Olympic silver medalist. Now, however, he's under suspicion of espionage. Batou befriends him easily, and the two really seem to get along--which is unusual for Batou. But when Batou learns the truth behind his hero, he must make a very difficult decision.

May 1, 2003

Episode 17 - SA: The True Reason for the Unfinished Love Affair; ANGELS' SHAREE1725m

SA: The True Reason for the Unfinished Love Affair; ANGELS' SHARE

While at an international police conference in London, Aramaki drops by to visit an old flame who's now in the wine brokering business. She asks him to help her put a stop to the corruption in her company, but he tells her that it's out of his jurisdiction. Just then, however, two thieves break into the building and take them hostage.

Jun 1, 2003

Episode 18 - SA: Assassination Duet; LOST HERITAGEE1825m

SA: Assassination Duet; LOST HERITAGE

Aramaki attends the funeral of an old war buddy, and is greeted by his departed friend's daughter. Later, Section 9 is assigned the task of protecting the Chinese Foreign Minister from being assassinated.

Jun 1, 2003

Episode 19 - SA: Embraced by a Disguised Net; CAPTIVATEDE1925m

SA: Embraced by a Disguised Net; CAPTIVATED

Section 9's next case is a rash of mass-kidnappings. Rumor has it that a crime syndicate is harvesting organs and selling them on the black market. As they research the case, they realize that time is running out.

Jul 1, 2003

Episode 20 - C: Vanished Medication; RE-VIEWE2025m

C: Vanished Medication; RE-VIEW

Togusa is on the trail of the Laughing Man again, and this time, his investigations lead him towards both a leading micromachine corporation and an NGO called the Sunflower Society.

Jul 1, 2003

Episode 21 - C: Left-Behind Trace; ERASERE2125m

C: Left-Behind Trace; ERASER

After being shot, Togusa's in the hospital and about to go into surgery, but he is desperate to pass on what he's learned to the rest of Section 9. As Togusa fights for his life, the rest of Section 9 takes over the case, but others within the government have learned of the investigation and are not happy.

Aug 1, 2003

Episode 22 - C: Corporate Graft; SCANDALE2225m

C: Corporate Graft; SCANDAL

Motoko is about to be fitted for her new prosthetic body. But when the doctor arrives and begins the procedure, it's clear that she has no intent of letting Motoko out alive. Meanwhile, Aramaki receives a disturbing message that his brother has been kidnapped.

Aug 1, 2003

Episode 23 - C: The Other Side of Good and Evil; EQUINOXE2325m

C: The Other Side of Good and Evil; EQUINOX

The Laughing Man returns! And, just as he did six years ago, he kidnaps the president of Serano Genomics without being detected. Section 9 arrives at Serano's house too late, and sets out to find him.

Sep 1, 2003

Episode 24 - C: Sunset in the Lonely City; ANNIHILATIONE2425m

C: Sunset in the Lonely City; ANNIHILATION

The government orders Section 9 disbanded. Aramaki is taken away, and Togusa is arrested. Motoko assembles the remaining team members at HQ for one final mission. They prepare for a full-scale assault while Elite troopers and Armed Suits descend on Section 9 HQ.

Sep 1, 2003

Episode 25 - C: Smoke of Gunpowder, Hail of Bullets; BARRAGEE2525m

C: Smoke of Gunpowder, Hail of Bullets; BARRAGE

Despite their best efforts, the remaining members of Section 9 are rounded up one by one by the government forces; only Batou and Motoko are left.

Oct 1, 2003

Episode 26 - C: Public Security Section 9, Once Again; STAND ALONE COMPLEXE2625m

C: Public Security Section 9, Once Again; STAND ALONE COMPLEX

Togusa has been released from jail and he's given papers showing the dissolution of Section 9. Out of work and depressed, he tries to find information on the others, but there is nothing available. Thinking that he has nothing left to lose, he goes to assassinate the man responsible when he is stopped by–Batou!

Oct 1, 2003

Actors

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)

Eri Oono

Operator (voice)

Ayako Ito

Ayako Ito

Ran (voice)

Nobuyuki Hiyama

Nobuyuki Hiyama

Sugi (voice)

Koichi Yamadera

Koichi Yamadera

Togusa (voice)

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