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Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

Koukaku Kidoutai: STAND ALONE COMPLEX · 攻殻機動隊 STAND ALONE COMPLEX

Completed. Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is finished: it aired in Fall 2002 with 26 episodes. The story continues in 2 later seasons, most recently Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG - Tachikomatic Days (Fall 2004).

Status
Completed
Episodes
26
Aired
Fall 2002
Average score
82/100
Popularity in 2002
#6 of 202
Score rank in 2002
#1 of 202

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex synopsis

In the not so distant future, mankind has advanced to a state where complete body transplants from flesh to machine is possible. This allows for great increases in both physical and cybernetic prowess and blurring the lines between the two worlds. However, criminals can also make full use of such technology, leading to new and sometimes, very dangerous crimes. In response to such innovative new methods, the Japanese Government has established Section 9, an independently operating police unit which deals with such highly sensitive crimes. Led by Daisuke Aramaki and Motoko Kusanagi, Section 9 deals with such crimes over the entire social spectrum, usually with success. However, when faced with a new A level hacker nicknamed "The Laughing Man", the team is thrown into a dangerous cat and mouse game, following the hacker's trail as it leaves its mark on Japan. (Source: MyAnimeList)

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex watch order

All 20 entries in the franchise, in release order. Movies, OVAs and specials are included; skip them for a series-only run.

  1. Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex — Fall 2002, 26 eps
  2. Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG — Winter 2004, 26 eps
  3. Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Interval — Winter 2004, 3 eps
  4. Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence — Spring 2004, 1 ep
  5. Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG - Tachikomatic Days — Fall 2004, 26 eps
  6. Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man — Fall 2005, 1 ep
  7. Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man - Tachikomatic Days — Fall 2005, 1 ep
  8. Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd GIG - Individual Eleven — Winter 2006, 1 ep
  9. Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG - Individual Eleven - Tachikomatic Days — Winter 2006, 1 ep
  10. Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society — Fall 2006, 1 ep
  11. Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex: Tachikomatic Days — Spring 2007, 12 eps
  12. Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex: Uchikomatic Days — Summer 2007, 1 ep
  13. Ghost in the Shell 2.0 — Summer 2008, 1 ep
  14. Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex: Solid State Society 3D: Tachikomatic Days — Summer 2011, 3 eps
  15. Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border:1 Ghost Pain — Summer 2013, 1 ep
  16. Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Another Mission — Summer 2013, 1 ep
  17. Ghost in the Shell: Arise Specials — Summer 2013, 4 eps
  18. Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border:2 Ghost Whispers — Fall 2013, 1 ep
  19. Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border:3 Ghost Tears — Spring 2014, 1 ep
  20. Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border:4 Ghost Stands Alone — Summer 2014, 1 ep

Where to watch Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

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Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex FAQ

Is Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex finished?
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is finished: it aired in Fall 2002 with 26 episodes. The story continues in 2 later seasons, most recently Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG - Tachikomatic Days (Fall 2004).
How many episodes does Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex have?
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex has 26 episodes.
When did Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex air?
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex premiered in Fall 2002.
What genre is Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex?
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is an Action, Mystery, Psychological, Sci-Fi anime.
Is there a sequel to Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex?
Yes. The next entry is Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG (Winter 2004). The full watch order on this page lists all 20 entries in the franchise.

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