Ghost in the Shell (1995)

1995 | 90min | Animation | M18 Some Violent Scenes Subtitles: English Director: OSHII Mamoru Cast: TANAKA Atsuko, OTSUKA Akio, YAMADERA Koichi Synopsis: In 2029, the onset of information technology and rise of sophisticated cybercrime has led to the formation of a team of elite cyborg operatives, a “Shell Squad” officially known as Public Security Section 9. Their leader, Major Motoko Kusanagi, tracks a mysterious hacker known only as the “Puppet Master” who operates in the deepest parts of cyberspace. First released in 1995 from the manga series by SHIROW Masamune, the introspective and action-packed GHOST IN THE SHELL asks what it means to be human. Awards: 1995: 5th Tokyo Sports Film Awards – Best Film, Best Actress December 8, 1996: 1st Animation Kobe Prids – Best Film International Fantasy Film Award – Best Film 2007: Ranked 10th in the Animation Division of the 100 Japanese Media Arts