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Ghost in the Shell

1995 · Film · 83 min

  • Action
  • Animation
  • Science Fiction

Plot

In the year 2029, the barriers of our world have been broken down by the net and by cybernetics, but this brings new vulnerability to humans in the form of brain-hacking. When a highly-wanted hacker known as 'The Puppetmaster' begins involving them in politics, Section 9, a group of cybernetically enhanced cops, are called in to investigate and stop the Puppetmaster.

About Ghost in the Shell

Ghost in the Shell is a 1995 Japanese animated tech noir action thriller film directed by Mamoru Oshii from a screenplay by Kazunori Itō, based on the 1989 manga by Masamune Shirow. It stars the voices of Atsuko Tanaka, Akio Ōtsuka, and Iemasa Kayumi. It is a Japanese-British international co-production between Kodansha, Bandai Visual and Manga Entertainment, with animation provided by Production I.G. Set in 2029 in the fictional New Port City, the film follows Major Motoko Kusanagi, a cyborg public-security agent who hunts an enigmatic hacker/ghost known as "the Puppet Master". The narrative incorporates philosophical themes that focus on self and identity in a technologically advanced world. The music, composed by Kenji Kawai, includes vocals in classical Japanese. The film's visuals were created through a combination of traditional cel animation and CGI animation. Upon release, Ghost in the Shell received positive reviews, with critics praising its narrative, visuals, and musical score. The film was initially considered a box-office failure before developing a cult following on home video. Since then, it has grown in esteem and is now considered to be one of the greatest anime and science fiction films of all time. It has inspired filmmakers such as The Wachowskis, creators of The Matrix franchise, and James Cameron, who described it as "the first truly adult animation film…

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Series

Followed by Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (2004).

Awards

1 award on record:

  • Animation Kobe Theatrical Film Award

Also nominated for 1 other award: Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.

As recorded on Wikidata, which may not list every award.

Cast

  • Atsuko TanakaMotoko Kusanagi (voice)
  • Akio OtsukaBatou (voice)
  • Iemasa KayumiPuppetmaster (voice)
  • Koichi YamaderaTogusa (voice)
  • Yutaka NakanoIshikawa (voice)
  • Tamio OhkiAramaki (voice)
  • Tessyo GendaDirector Nakamura (voice)
  • Masakazu NamakiDr. Willis (voice)
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