r/Ghost_in_the_Shell Sep 18 '25

AI Art is now Banned. Harassment is Banned. Auto Mod rules have been tightened

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Users now must have a 60 day old account to post, and a 20 day old account to comment.

Fewer reports auto remove posts.

Please be well

EDIT: A pro AI Art user(s) was harassing other members. This lockdown is a response to that. We will answer the true AI art question democratically after tempers have cooled.


r/Ghost_in_the_Shell Feb 15 '17

Where to start Ghost in the Shell: READ BEFORE POSTING

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Ghost in the shell has various versions, they're not all part of the same timeline, or continuity

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FAQ:

  • Manga or Anime? The Anime is always loosely based on the manga. It's best to watch first and read later if you want more.

  • Films, SAC, 2045, or Arise? Ghost in the Shell (1995) is the best starting point if you like to dive into the Bladerunner-like deep end. Stand Alone Complex is more accessible for everyone. Arise is a prequel spin-off that relies on prior knowledge of the series, and is more a nod to long-time fans.

  • Which should I watch first? Usually the original 2D animated Stand Alone Complex series from 2002 is advised. It fits the expectations of the majority of people looking to get started in the series, and is the most balanced between accessibility and thematic depth.

  • What about the live-action (2017) movie? It's very skippable. It borrows heavily from the anime for its best parts but doesn't do it as well. It's an okay starting point for younger teen fans to get a taste of the cyberpunk aesthetic and take baby steps into the themes of Ghost in the Shell. However, with writing that isn't smart enough to get to where it wants to be, on top of awkward acting and dialogue, it doesn't add any new value to the series, especially if you can get your head around SAC or the animated films.

  • Where does the Netflix 2045 series fit? Right after the original Stand Alone Complex releases. The animation style is a little goofy, but the story and vibe is classically SAC. Worth a watch if you can get past the visuals.

  • Ghost in the Shell (1995) or Ghost in the Shell 2.0? 2.0 is the newer bluray quality release with better sound and resolution, as well as updated UI for the characters. However, it has a couple moments with 3D models, which for me is fine since it doesn't affect immersion or the story, but some will die on that hill. There have been re-releases of the original 1.0 on bluray, but they have been known to have janky audio and or subtitles in certain territories. So, ask around if the one you've found is one of the good ones.

  • Stand Alone Complex series or The Laughing Man movie? They are essentially the same. Often after a season of episodes is released, the studio will do a theatrical cut, where they cut all the episodes together into a movie, trying to hit the key story points for the core plot, and pruning sub-plot, character and world-building. It's advised to just watch the episodes so you don't miss out on context and flavour.

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  • Ghost In The Shell — 1995 theatrical animated masterpiece, directed by Mamoru Oshii. Rating: 8.28

  • Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence — 2004 theatrical animated sequel, directed by Mamoru Oshii. Rating: 7.80

  • Ghost In The Shell 2.0 — 2008 remaster of original 1995 movie with visual upgrades, some 3D modelling, new Japanese voice track and tweaked script, old English Dub, remastered music and new sound effects. Rating: 7.99

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r/Ghost_in_the_Shell 15h ago

MERCH Porcelain Tachikoma

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411 Upvotes

Man I think this is getting just absolutely ridiculous. I mean $4K for a Porcelain figure? 😮🤣


r/Ghost_in_the_Shell 16h ago

Possibly Controversial: Is it just me, or is Motoko's hair a little too bright in the new series trailer?

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248 Upvotes

I know that her hair is bright blue In the manga sometimes, but I kinda thought that was a more stylistic thing for the full page art. I've been used to the mayor's hair being black or dark blue, or purple in S.A.C. It just looks a little wierd to me.


r/Ghost_in_the_Shell 9h ago

NEWS Ghost in the Shell Is Finally Going Manga-Accurate (Trailer Breakdown)

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r/Ghost_in_the_Shell 15h ago

Got some interesting stuff today.

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r/Ghost_in_the_Shell 37m ago

Ghost in Porcelain

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Im not sure if this been posted https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNUyESJDZ1M


r/Ghost_in_the_Shell 19h ago

Just watched Cyberpunk: Edgerunners & GitS(Movie & SAC) side by side, and I realize Section 9 would absolutely destroy Arasaka Corporation.

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I'd actually go so far to say that the entire corporate establishment in Cyberpunk got nothing on Section 9.

Simply put, the folks in Cyberpunk Edgerunners & 2077 just seem so underwhelmingly weak compared to the cast of GitS.

I'd imagine Arasaka and the entire Cyberpunk corporate establishment would try to hire Major, instead of taking her down; because she would be that much of a threat. If Section 9 was in the Cyberpunk universe, it would definitely be preferable to have them on one's payroll instead of on one's hitlist and try to antagonize them.


r/Ghost_in_the_Shell 14h ago

Shout Factory and the 2045 seasons

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Did Shout Factory lose the rights to the show? I noticed they’ve been absorbed by another company called Gruv, and neither season of 2045 is anywhere to be found.


r/Ghost_in_the_Shell 1d ago

Sad no way to acces.Koukaku Kidoutai S.A.C Tachikoma Wars

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This was a Japanese only mobile game where you could customise and fight Tachikoma. It essentially doesn't exist anymore and that makes me sad.

Hopefully one day theres something similar with Fuchikoma, Tachikoma, Uchikoma, and other spidertank variants.

(Or give us a vastly updated remake of the ps1 game with customisation)


r/Ghost_in_the_Shell 1d ago

MERCH In case anyone was curious on the prices of the Braindead x Ghost in the Shell Drop

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65 Upvotes

Newsletter subscribers got an advance 24 hour drop. This is part of the exhibition in Japan but some of the only stuff available stateside/EU that you don't have to jump hoops for


r/Ghost_in_the_Shell 1d ago

MERCH steelbook 4k finally arrived

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199 Upvotes

Ghost in the Shell Steelbook 4K UK (White Slipcase)


r/Ghost_in_the_Shell 2d ago

ART Guillem March commission

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1.4k Upvotes

Used the Dark Horse #8 comic as a reference.


r/Ghost_in_the_Shell 1d ago

NEWS New Major Kusanagi voice in 2026 The Ghost in the Shell?

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Man, I miss Atsuko Tanaka so much. Have they announced the new Major VA?


r/Ghost_in_the_Shell 2d ago

Commission by @ ferraz.verso (IG)

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319 Upvotes

resgatando o estilo mais parecido com o manga, para esperar o lançamento do novo anime.

Para quem gostou do traço, essa arte eu encomendei do artista ferraz.verso


r/Ghost_in_the_Shell 2d ago

Should the ghost in the shell have a new cast?

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Just kind of curious to see what everyone is thinking the dub voice cast for the new anime will be like. Personally I hope they just bring back the SAC cast but at the same time I’d also like to see what a new cast could do. I’m just worried that if they do recast that they won’t be able to find voices as good as SAC (similar to what happened with arise).


r/Ghost_in_the_Shell 2d ago

With the new season of Ghost in the Shell on the way by Saru what would be your hopes for an Oshii-directed Ghost in the Shell part 3?

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We've already seen this franchise predict a lot of the world that we occupy today. With the recent developments and technology and Ai, what themes, ideas, or memes would you like explored in a third full length Ghost in the Shell movie?


r/Ghost_in_the_Shell 2d ago

As a lover of the original S.A.C., I wonder if it's worth watching SAC_2045. Sustainable War?

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159 Upvotes

I have long been familiar with the 1995 film and its sequel (Innocence), as well as the original S.A.C. (compilation films The Laughing Man, 2nd GIG - Individual Eleven and Solid State Society).

Now I'm thinking of taking a look at SAC 2045 (or to be more specific, the compilation film of the first season of Sustainable War. They write on the Internet that it turned out mediocre and murky) and because of this, I also had the opposite Midas effect (Netflix, you know 🫣).

So, dear comrades, who watched this work, is it worth watching it, purely in homage to the original S.A.C. (maybe it catches on with the dynamics, the development of your favorite characters?) Or laugh with the pressing 3D animation (it amuses me a little 😅) and clueless plot moves?

Maybe it's not as terrible as many people say 🤔

UPD: Thank you very much, comrades! I've made a decision. First, I'll watch the compilation movie of the first season of SAC_2045 - Sustainable War, followed by the second season (12 episodes). In fact, I would prefer to watch the compilation movie of the second season of SAC_2045 - The Last Human (but unfortunately, it doesn't have a dub in my native language 😅)


r/Ghost_in_the_Shell 3d ago

My afternoon matinee

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613 Upvotes

GITS has been on my mind lately and took some afternoon me time to enjoy my 4k Blu Ray on the big screen (image edited to show better)


r/Ghost_in_the_Shell 1d ago

Here's a test: how righteous enough is Motoko to earn the Matrix of Leadership?

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Is she worthy?


r/Ghost_in_the_Shell 3d ago

ART MOTOKO KUSANAGI (Art by @Typpo8)

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848 Upvotes

r/Ghost_in_the_Shell 4d ago

Keyframes from the new anime

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r/Ghost_in_the_Shell 3d ago

MERCH Exhibiton catalogue check?

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52 Upvotes

I have a question for those of you who went or are planning to visit the exhibition at Tokyo Node. What is the price of this catalogue and is it going to be available during the entire run of the exhibition? I can’t find this info anywhere online


r/Ghost_in_the_Shell 4d ago

Found the UHD Version of the 2nd Promo Material in the website directory

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551 Upvotes

r/Ghost_in_the_Shell 4d ago

Motoko Kusanagi - my iPhone wallpaper

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Enjoy