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Ghost in the Shell:
Stand Alone Complex
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Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex poster
攻殻機動隊 STAND ALONE COMPLEX
(Kōkaku Kidōtai Sutando Arōn Konpurekkusu)
Genre Science fiction noir, cyberpunk, post-cyberpunk, Action, Mecha, Military
Anime television series
Directed by Kenji Kamiyama
Written by Kenji Kamiyama
Music by Yoko Kanno
Studio Production I.G
Licensed by
Network Perfect Choice (PPV)
English network
Original run October 1, 2002 – October 1, 2003
Episodes 26 (List of episodes)
Original video animation
The Laughing Man
Directed by Kenji Kamiyama
Produced by Production I.G
Music by Yoko Kanno
Studio Bandai
Released September 23, 2005
Runtime 160 minutes
Novel series
Written by Junichi Fujisaku
Published by Tokuma Shoten
English publisher United States Dark Horse Comics
Original run January 2004 – February 2005
Volumes 3
Manga
Written by Yu Kinutani
Published by Kodansha
English publisher United States Kodansha Comics USA
Demographic Seinen
Magazine Young Magazine
Original run December 2009 – ongoing
Volumes 5
Manga
Tachikoma na hibi
Written by Yoshiki Sakurai
Mayasuki Yamamoto
Published by Kodansha
Demographic Seinen
Magazine Young Magazine
Original run December 2009 – ongoing
Volumes 4
Portal icon Anime and Manga portal

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (攻殻機動隊 STAND ALONE COMPLEX Kōkaku Kidōtai Sutando Arōn Konpurekkusu?) is an anime television series produced by Production I.G and based on Masamune Shirow's manga Ghost in the Shell. It was written and directed by Kenji Kamiyama, with original character design by Hajime Shimomura and a soundtrack by Yoko Kanno. The first season aired on SKY PerfecTV!'s Perfect Choice from October 2002 to October 2003 and was positively received by critics.

The series revolves around the members of Public Security Section 9 investigating a case on a corporate terrorist and elite hacker known as The Laughing Man. A series of associated short comic animations, titled Tachikomatic Days (タチコマな日々 Tachikoma na Hibi?), aired after each episode. These shorts star the Tachikoma "think-tanks" from the main series, and typically relate directly to the story of the preceding Stand Alone Complex episode.

The series was expanded with a second season titled Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd GIG, which aired on Animax from January 1, 2004 to January 8, 2005 and a TV-film sequel titled Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex: Solid State Society was released in 2006. In relation to these sequels, Stand Alone Complex is sometimes referred to as the "1st GIG" in English.

The first season was also adapted into a feature-length OVA titled The Laughing Man, which was released in 2005 and two manga series in 2009. The series had also received video game spin-offs for the Playstation 2, PSP, and cell phone.

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Plot [edit]

Setting [edit]

See also: World of Ghost in the Shell

The series takes place in the year 2030, where many people can become cyborgs with prosthetic bodies. Primarily set in the fictional Japanese city of Niihama, Niihama Prefecture (新浜県新浜市 Niihama-ken Niihama-shi?, the real world Niihama is located in Ehime Prefecture), the series follows the members of Public Security Section 9, a special-operations task-force made up of former military officers and police detectives. The series presents individual cases that Section 9 investigates, along with an ongoing, more serious investigation into the complex Laughing Man incidents.[1]

Story [edit]

A detective investigating a series of corporate terrorism and blackmail events called The Laughing Man Incident discovers the injection of specialized micro-machines into the task force to spy on them illegally. The detective sends evidence to Togusa just before his own murder. Once Section 9 exposed the government officials to the media, a mysterious hacker called the Laughing Man hacks onto one of the government officials and states he will be returning to defraud them. Section 9 then begins to investigate the Laughing Man incidents.

During the course of their investigation, Section 9 progressivley discovers the background behind the original Laughing Man incident. It identifies the Laughing Man as a computer hacker named Aoi, who discovered an internal memo revealing that the Murai vaccine was more effective than micro-machine therapy at treating a form of sclerosis called cyberbrain sclerosis. Members of the micro-machine industry in Japan and the Japanese government suppressed the memo in order to profit from the costly but less effective micro-machine therapy being developed. Outraged, the hacker kidnapped the CEO of micro-machine corporation Serano Genomics and tried to convince him, at gunpoint, to disclose the ineffectiveness of the therapy on live television. The CEO refused, and the Laughing Man fled the scene. To protect his identity, he simultaneously hacked every electronic device viewing him and replaced his face with a stylized laughing face. The kidnapping and the hacking skill required to make his getaway turned the Laughing Man into a folk hero.

Section 9 also inadvertently discovers evidence that suggests top micro-machine corporations and politicians staged fake corporate terrorism attacks for profit, and used the Laughing Man's trademark stylized face to put the blame on him. Because of these discoveries, Section 9 becomes the target of a public misinformation campaign to discredit it. In addition, extensive efforts seek to eliminate Section 9 members at all costs. Near the end of the series the Japanese government declares Section 9 a rogue organization. To survive, Section 9 members carry out an elaborate deception, leading the Japanese government and military forces to believe Section 9 members have all been killed. Chief Aramaki temporarily disbands Section 9 itself.

The members of Section 9, safely in hiding, disseminate information on the internal memo concerning cyberbrain sclerosis and the truth about the fake Laughing Man incidents. This causes a public scandal, leading to the downfall of the Japanese Prime Minister and his administration, as well as several micro-machine corporations and their CEOs. In the aftermath of the scandal, Section 9 is reinstated to its former position in secret. The Laughing Man himself is offered a position at Section 9 but declines. The series ends with the members of Section 9 once again settling into their accustomed routines.

Characters [edit]

Main article: List of Ghost in the Shell characters
The members of Section 9. From bottom left to top right: Paz, Borma, Saito, Batou, Motoko, Togusa, Aramaki, and Ishikawa
Major Motoko Kusanagi (草薙 素子 Kusanagi Motoko?)
Kusanagi is a full-body cyborg working as squad leader of Public Security Section 9, a fictional intelligence department under the Japanese Ministry of Home Affairs.[2] Known to her colleagues as "The Major", Kusanagi is a highly skilled operative with a playful, though introspective and philosophical personality. Kusanagi is voiced by Atsuko Tanaka in the Japanese version of the series,[3] Mary Elizabeth McGlynn in the English version[4] and Alison Matthews in the OVA adaptations.
Batou (バトー Batō?)
Batou is a member of Section 9 and Major Kusanagi's second-in-command. He is the only other full-body cyborg in the unit. He is voiced by Akio Ōtsuka in the Japanese version,[3] Richard Epcar in the English version[4] and David Kaye in the OVA adaptations.
Togusa (トグサ Togusa?)
Togusa is a member of Section 9 and former police detective. He is the only member of Section 9 without a military background.[5] In addition, he is the only one of his colleagues to only have a cybernetic brain - the rest of his body is organic. Togusa is voiced by Kouichi Yamadera in the Japanese version,[3] Crispin Freeman in the English version[4] and Trevor Devall in the OVA adaptations.
Daisuke Aramaki (荒巻 大輔 Aramaki Daisuke?)
Aramaki, often called simply "Chief", is head of Section 9 and, as such, directs the group's activities and focus. Aramaki deals with various branches of the government and military in his capacity as the group's leader, and carries substantial political influence even with high officials.[6] Aramaki is voiced by Osamu Saka in the Japanese version,[3] William Frederick Knight in the English version[4] and Russell Roberts in the OVA adaptations.
Saito (サイトー Saitō?)
Saito is a highly skilled marksman and Section 9's tactical sniper. His left eye is cybernetic, allowing him to remotely access Japanese military spy satellites for additional precision if needed. He is voiced by Tōru Ōkawa in the Japanese version,[3] Dave Wittenberg in the English version[4] and Brian Drummond in the OVA adaptations.
Ishikawa (イシカワ Ishikawa?)
Ishikawa is Section 9's information warfare and technology specialist, who often assists the Major in electronic infiltration and exploration. He is voiced by Yutaka Nakano in the Japanese version,[3] Michael McCarty in the English version[4] and John Payne in the OVA adaptations.
Paz (パズ Pazu?)
Paz is a supporting member of Section 9 with connections to underground syndicates. He generally acts as a backup to his colleagues during field operations. He is voiced by Takashi Onozuka in the Japanese version,[3] Robert Buchholz in the English version[4] and John Murphy in the OVA adaptations.
Borma (ボーマ Bōma?)
Borma is Section 9's munitions and explosives expert. He largely assumes a supporting role to his colleagues, and is often partnered with Paz. He is voiced by Taro Yamaguchi in the Japanese version,[3] Dean Elliott/Dean Wein in the English version[4] and Mark Gibbon in the OVA adaptations.
The Tachikomas (タチコマ?)
The Tachikomas are Section 9's "think-tanks": artificially intelligent one-man military vehicles who exhibit a childlike, inquisitive personality. They can be self- or human-controlled, are extremely maneuverable and are fitted with powerful military ordnance. They are voiced by Sakiko Tamagawa in the Japanese version[7] and Melissa Fahn, Rebecca Forstadt, Lara Jill Miller, Sandy Fox, Sherry Lynn, Julie Maddalena, Peggy O'Neal, Lia Sargent and Michelle Ruff in the English version.[8] In the OVA adaptations, the Tachikomas are voiced by Nicole Bouma, Janyse Jaud, Kelly Metzger, Tabitha St. Germain and Cathy Weseluck.

Media [edit]

Anime [edit]

See also: List of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex episodes

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex was animated by Production I.G, and produced by Bandai Visual, Bandai Entertainment, Dentsu, Nippon Television Network, Tokuma Shoten, Victor Entertainment, and Manga Entertainment.[3] The series was directed by Kenji Kamiyama and written by Yoshiki Sakurai. Masamune Shirow, author of the original Ghost in the Shell manga, provided plot for several episodes, sketches of characters and mechanical designs (including the Tachikoma), and gave his approval to the scripts before production.[9] The TV series received a breaking record of 800 million yen investment. Kenji Kamiyama decided to make the anime TV series as a "relative" to the manga and film, serving as a separate parallel world from both.[1]

The anime television network Animax first licensed and broadcast the series in 2002 across most of Asia, as well as in Latin America.[10] It was subsequently licensed by Bandai Entertainment/Bandai Visual and Manga Entertainment in the North America,[11][12] and Madman Entertainment in Australia.[13] It was broadcast in the United States on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim programming block,[14] in Canada by YTV[15] and in the United Kingdom by AnimeCentral.[16] A series of associated short comic animations, titled Tachikomatic Days (タチコマな日々 Tachikoma na Hibi?), aired immediately after each episode of the series. These shorts star the Tachikoma "think-tanks" from the main series, and typically relate directly to the story of the preceding Stand Alone Complex episode.

A feature-length OVA titled Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man was released in Japan on September 23, 2005, and in North America on October 2, 2007. The OVA retells the first season of the TV anime series with minor alterations to the storyline to accommodate an abbreviated take on the Laughing Man affair. Some additional animation and voice work was also added. Although the Japanese language version retained the voice cast from the anime series, the English version has a new cast of voice actors. The dialogue recording for the English version was produced by Ocean Productions.[1] A Blu-ray version was released on December 22, 2010.[17]

The second season of Stand Alone Complex, titled Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd GIG, aired on Animax from January 1, 2004 to January 8, 2005. A TV-film sequel titled Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex: Solid State Society was released in 2006.[18]

Music [edit]

Main article: Music of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

The soundtrack for the series was composed by Yoko Kanno and produced by Victor Entertainment. The first season's opening theme is "Inner Universe" (lyrics: Origa, Shanti Snyder; music: Yoko Kanno; vocals: Origa). The lyrics are in Russian, English, and Latin. The first season's ending theme is "Lithium Flower" (lyrics: Tim Jensen; music: Yoko Kanno; vocals: Scott Matthew).

When the series was later re-broadcast on terrestrial television, "Inner Universe" was replaced with "GET9" (performed by jillmax and written by Tim Jensen), while "Lithium Flower" was replaced with "I Do" (written and performed by Ilaria Graziano).

Video games [edit]

Main articles: Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (PS2) and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (PSP)

Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex had received two video game spin offs, both under the same name. The first video game is for PlayStation 2 and was developed by Cavia. It was released on March 4, 2004 in Japan and November 8, 2004 in North America.[19] The second video game is for the PSP, was developed by G-Artist, and is titled "Kōkaku Kidōtai Stand Alone Complex - karyūdo no ryōiki -" (攻殻機動隊 STAND ALONE COMPLEX －狩人の領域－ lit. Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex -Hunters Territory-?) in Japan. It was released on September 15, 2005 in Japan and on October 25, 2005 in North America.[20] On March 29, 2012 a social game by Mobage titled "Ghost in the Shell S.A.C. Tachikoma Wars!" (攻殻機動隊 S.A.C. タチコマウォーズ! Kōkaku kidōtai S. A. C. Tachikoma ōzu!?) was released.[21]

On December 13, 2012, Nexon stated it had obtained the rights of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex for the purpose of the creation of a massively multiplayer online game.[22] On February 12, 2013, the first details were released through Online Gamer Japan. Titled Ghost in the Shell Online with the possibility of a different name to come at a later point, the game will be an FPS with a heavy basis on customization of a cyberized body and hacking.[23]

Publications [edit]

A three-volume novel series based on the TV anime series was written by staff writer Junichi Fujisaku. The novels were published by Tokuma Shoten and distributed by Dark Horse Comics in the United States. The first volume, titled Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Lost Memory (攻殻機動隊 STAND ALONE COMPLEX 虚夢回路 Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex Imaginary Dream Circuit?), was released on January 21, 2004 in Japan and on May 24, 2006 in the US.[24][25] The second volume, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Revenge of the Cold Machines (攻殻機動隊 STAND ALONE COMPLEX 凍える機械 Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Frozen Machine?), was released on July 8, 2004 in Japan and on September 26, 2006 in the US.[26][27] The third volume, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - White Maze (攻殻機動隊 STAND ALONE COMPLEX 眠り男の棺 Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Coffin of a Sleeping Man?), was released on February 4, 2005 in Japan and on January 2, 2007 in the US.[28][29]

Two manga series based on Stand Alone Complex were published by Kodansha. The first series, Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. Tachikoma na hibi (攻殻機動隊S.A.C. タチコマなヒビ?), is based on the associated shorts Tachikomatic Days. The manga was drawn by Mayasuki Yamamoto and was launched on December 9, 2009 in Monthly Young Magazine.[30] Three tankōbon volumes were released on November 5, 2010, March 4, 2011 and August 5, 2011 respectively.[31]

The second manga series, titled Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (攻殻機動隊STAND ALONE COMPLEX?), was drawn by Yu Kinutani and launched on December 14, 2009 in Weekly Young Magazine.[30] The manga is an adaptation of the first season of the anime series. Three tankōbon volumes were released. The first volume subtitled "Episode 1: Section9" was released on on April 6, 2010 in Japan and on May 24, 2011 in North America.[32][33] The second volume subtitiled "Episode 2: Testation" was released on November 5, 2010 in Japan and on November 29, 2011 in North America.[32][34] The third volume subtitled "Episode 3: Idolater" was released on August 5, 2011 in Japan.[32] The fourth volume subtitled "Episode 4: ¥€$" was released on March 6, 2012 in Japan.[32]

Other [edit]

An official guidebook to the first 19 episodes of the TV series titled Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Official Log 1 was released by Bandai and Manga Entertainment on October 25, 2005[35] Another guidebook titled Ghost in the Shell SAC Ultimate Archive (攻殻機動隊SACアルティメットアーカイブ Kōkaku Kidōtai SAC Arutimetto Ākaibu?, literally "Mobile Armored Riot Police SAC Ultimate Archive") was published by Tokuma Shoten and released on March 31, 2007.[36] Another guidebook titled Gentle~men! Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex Tachikoma's All Memory (しょく～ん! 攻殻機動隊STAND ALONE COMPLEX TACHIKOKMA'S ALL MEMORY Shoku~n! Kōkaku Kidōtai Sutando Arōn Konpurekkusu Tachikoma Ōru Memorī?, literally "Gentle-men! Mobile Armored Riot Police Stand Alone Complex Tachikoma's All Memory") was released on October 2008.[37]

Numerous figurines have been released for Stand Alone Complex versions of the characters with Motoko and Tachikoma being a central focus. Various figures have been produced from CM Corporation,[38] and Kaitendo.[39] Tachikoma figures have been produced by various companies, including one by the Good Smile Company in cooperation with Nendoron.[40] A 1/24th scale plastic model kit of the Tachikoma was produced by Wave in December 2005.[41]

Other merchandise includes clothing, key chains, notebooks, patches, bags, posters and body pillows.[42] A music app called Character Music Player - Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. Section 9 is being developed for iOS. The app uses music from one's music library and adds background image of a Section 9 member.[43]

Reception [edit]

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex received a generally positive reception from reviewers, who praised the series' high quality of animation and the musical score by Yoko Kanno.[44][45][46][47] In particular, reviewers reacted positively to the world of high-technology that Stand Alone Complex presents,[45][46][48] described as "believably futuristic".[45] Lawrence Person from Locus Online wrote that "the world of [Stand Alone Complex] is recognizably our own, or rather, one recognizably extrapolated from modern Japan. While parts of the technology seem unlikely in the time-frame allotted, none seems impossible."[48] In addition, several reviews mentioned what they perceived to be overarching themes explored in the series as a result of the setting; specifically, the meaning of humanity in a world where the lines between man and machine were becoming increasingly blurred,[46][48] as well as various societal issues that might emerge as a result of advances in technology.[44][48]

Reviewers agreed that the main "Laughing Man" storyline was satisfying, characterizing it variously as "interesting",[48] "complex",[49] and "engaging".[45] Reaction to the series' "Stand Alone" episodes, however, was mixed: some reviewers considered these episodes to be boring and, in some cases, the worst episodes of the series,[45][48] while others contended that they allowed further development of the characters and the futuristic setting.[44][49]

Certain commentators specifically focused on the series' success or failure in achieving the high standards set by the critically acclaimed 1995 film Ghost in the Shell. Opinion in this regard was divided: although these reviewers took an overall favorable view,[44][45][47] some reviews criticized the quality of animation,[45] while others felt that the series' story lacked the depth of the original film.[47] This "lack of depth", however, was attributed to the fact that Stand Alone Complex is an action-oriented series with a limited episode length in which to explore deeper themes.[47]

Bolstering the generally positive reviews of the series, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex won an Excellence Prize (Animation Division) at the 2002 Japan Media Arts Festival,[50] a Notable Entry Award at the 2003 Tokyo International Anime Fair,[51] and was featured in June 2004 by Newtype USA, with a "double scoop" cover story.[52] The Japan Media Arts Festival provided a brief summary of Stand Alone Complex, calling it a "completely original television series...entertaining and easy to understand".[50]

See also [edit]

References [edit]

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