Teenagers (May contain bloody violence, bad language, nudity)
Vintage:
March 25, 2003
Status:
Completed
Summary:
The series takes place in Japan during the year 2030, and revolves around the activities of Public Security Section 9, a fictional intelligence department under the Japanese Ministry of Home Affairs. The series' main storyline focuses on Section 9's independent investigation of the Laughing Man incident after Togusa, a member of Section 9, receives information from an old friend concerning possible government interference in the official police investigation of the incident. As the series unfolds, Section 9 uncovers government and corporate involvement in the events which took place after the initial incident, and ascertains the identity of the Laughing Man himself. The series is split into two kinds of episodes: Complex episodes, which follow Section 9's investigation of the Laughing Man incident and represents the main storyline, and self-contained Stand Alone episodes, which follow Section 9 as they investigate other cases, serving as opportunities for character development and showcasing the futuristic Japan that Section 9 operates in.
Ghost in the Shell is one of my favorites, and I consider it a classic. The animation is top quality, I really love the futuristic setting. Action/fight scenes are great. Good themes/philosophy are evident in this anime, it's good for the intellectually curious. You will be exposed to what I consider an amazing/interesting character, known as the Laughing Man, his arc is easily the best one.
