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Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

攻殻機動隊 STAND ALONE COMPLEX

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Kitsu · AniList

by score
#409
by score
popularity
#336
popularity
episodes
26
episodes · 25 min each
to binge
10h 50m
to binge
members
44K
members
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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. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Trailer

Franchise

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Episodes (26)

All episodes →
  1. EP 1    Section 9Oct 1, 2002 · 25 min
  2. EP 2    TestationOct 8, 2002 · 25 min
  3. EP 3    Android and IOct 15, 2002 · 25 min
  4. EP 4    IntercepterOct 22, 2002 · 25 min
  5. EP 5    DecoyOct 29, 2002 · 25 min
  6. EP 6    MemeNov 5, 2002 · 25 min

Characters

Cast & voice actors →
Main

Daisuke Aramaki

Main

Motoko Kusanagi

Main

Togusa

Main

Batou

Commander

Aoi

Marco Amoretti

Buranemo

Cruzkowa Bosyeltnov

Churnow

Borma

Akafuku

By the numbers

AniLumi score

Average of 2 communities

All communities agree closely on this one. Each site's score for Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, out of 10, refreshed daily.

Rank by score
#409
of all anime on Kitsu
Popularity rank
#336
44K members
Favorited by
2.3%
1,010 of its members

Score breakdown

55% of 19,145 ratings are 9★ or 10★

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1★756
2★101
3★55
4★657
5★284
6★730
7★2,299
8★3,694
9★3,721
10★6,848

Do people finish it?

About 1 in 27 people who start Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex drop it, above the action median of 2.5%. Based on 44K AniList members who started it.

Drop rate
3.8%
Action median 2.5%
Finished it
78%
35K people
On hold
7.9%
3.5K paused
Plan to watch
39K
not started yet

What people who started it did

44K AniList members · plan-to-watch excluded

  • Finished34,564 · 78%
  • Watching4,529 · 10%
  • Paused3,477 · 8%
  • Dropped1,660 · 4%

Parents’ guide to Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

Best for: Older teens and adults (17+) · Rated R (17+ (violence & profanity))

Violence & goreMild1 detail hidden to avoid spoilers
Sexual content & nudityNone noted
Sexual violenceNone noted
Disturbing & frightening themesNone noted
Drugs, gambling & crimeModerateCrime

From AniList community tags and the official age rating. Levels reflect how many viewers agree each tag applies, not a professional rating, so preview an episode before watching with younger children. Explicit tag names are never shown.

Is Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex okay for kids? Full guide →

Plan & track

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26 episodes × 25 min = 10h 50m

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Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex FAQ

How many episodes does Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex have?

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex has 26 episodes, each around 25 minutes.

Where can I watch Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex?

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is available to stream on Hulu. Availability varies by region.

Is Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex finished?

Yes. Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex finished airing on Oct 1, 2003.

How long does it take to watch Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex?

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex runs about 10h 50m in total (26 episodes of 25 minutes). At two hours a day you can finish it in 6 days.

Is Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex appropriate for kids?

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is best for older teens and adults (17+) and is rated R (17+ (violence & profanity)). Viewers flag drugs, gambling & crime. See the parents' guide on this page for details.

Do people finish Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex?

3.8% of AniList members who start Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex drop it, and 78% finish it. The median for popular action anime is 2.5%.

Is Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex worth watching?

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex holds a community score of 8.2/10 from 44,322 Kitsu users and ranks #409 among all anime by rating.

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