Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Complete Collection

The first season is the one I love the most from all I've seen in the Ghost in the Shell series. The animation and English voice acting are excellent (one of the times everyone I know recommends dubs over subs), the story is fantastic, nearly the whole series is perfect. This is what got me to watch other stuff in GITS, including some of the less good movies (2nd movie is not worth while, btw), the good-but-not-as-good Season Two (2nd GIG is okay but the first season is far better), the prequel movies, etc. If you want to know what Ghost in the Shell is all about, watch THIS season. This is where it's at. My single complaint is a certain disturbing episode that's really hard to watch. For those who are sensitive to torture, I recommend skipping episode 10: "SA: A Perfect Day for a Jungle Cruise – JUNGLE CRUISE". It's disturbing because of the actions of the criminal they're chasing in this episode. Even though it develops Batou's character a (tiny) bit and has a minor tie-in to the larger plot (the American government/CIA now owes Section 9 a favor; also you may recognize one of the agents later on in the second season), that's it. You can skip this episode unless you're not hurt by that sort of story. I'm really pleased this is on DVD and I hope the entire GITS universe becomes easy to access. 2nd GIG I had to buy on Steam and watch from my computer, and some of the movies have been tough to track down. But of all the GITS universe, this is the series that should be most widely-available! Oh and... you should watch the Tachikoma skits at the end of each episode. They're excellent in season 1 (not so in season 2), very silly and often a good tie-in with the episode.

Ghost in the Shell was always a fantastic anime movie when I was growing up, but its concepts and core philosophies seemed a bit beyond its own narrative. Now having seen the series, I know that's because it was indeed beyond itself: The concepts of Ghost in the Shell needed an entire show to explore the universe that it created (like Star Trek). Taking the time to understand the technology being presented, the moral and political implications that come with that technology, and asking us what's left of individuality and humanity once the majority of existence is synthetic, is so very worth it. ***PROS*** STORY Stand Alone Complex is about Public Security Section 9. We observe their sleuthing skills in tracking down cyber-terrorists and their unique combat prowess when facing a variety of challenges that cyber-enhanced humanoids present. Some episodes stand alone, focusing on one case that usually deals us a moral/ethical dilemma or zeroing in on background information regarding the Section 9 characters that we follow. There is also an overarching theme the haunts the entire first season: the hunt for the cyber terrorist known as the "laughing man." The stories are intelligent and rewarding. The replay value is high; a better understanding awaits with every viewing. ANIMATION No stills, three-frame choppy motions, or cheaply blocked fight sequences here. This is the good stuff. There's true cinematography at work. The battle animations are fluid and the choreography is sinister. But for fans of nonstop anime action (and I'm one of them): You won't find it here. If a battle can be handled in one quick move, than that's how it goes down. There's no excess, no wasteful flair. The action is always to the point. CHARACTERS Each member of Section 9 is an adult character. Keep an eye on all of them. Backstories are rare, but when they're provided, they reveal just enough information for you to draw your own conclusions. Viewers might emerge with their own takes on each character, so I won't bore you with mine. The Tachikomas are tanks-turned-helpers and their A.I.'s showcase a "cute girl" attitude that takes a while to get used to. I'm not sure if I'll ever truly embrace their grating cheerfulness, but it doesn't detract from the show in excess, and their roles are always interesting. MUSIC This is in my top 10 for best anime music. At times it's tech-infused and pumping, but avoids stomping over the sounds, themes and conversations; at other times it lifts with orchestral choirs. The opening title music is the best. Hands down, the best. ***CONS*** The Tachikomas worked my nerves a tad. Some of the themes presented are not explored fully (and you'll want them to be). This is a series that deserves to be seven seasons long. I believe our interests in technology are pushing innovations inward, not outward. We are not developing a warp engine for space flight. Our consumer-driven economies are demanding smarter phones and better internet. We'll have internet access in our brains, sex mannequins, and A.I. tanks before we pursue space flight, renewable energy, and the eventual evolution past currency. This show is the perfect platform for telling stories in that not-far-off setting, and it tells them very well. More Ghost in the Shell, rather than an eighth season of Bleach (no offense). I'm an animator and writer, so I'm constantly pouring through stacks of anime for inspiration. If you found this review helpful, or our tastes seem to align, follow along. I'll try to steer straight.

Just WOW this show really kicks ass in many ways that even the human mind finds it hard to at times . god this is one of the best mix of Sci-fi , police action , spices of drama & art visuals to boost it the cast are really strong and each have a very distinct role the main star " The Major " is a really one hell of a women she is smart , strong , cunning , agile ... .. and she is cute when she gets angry . the chief really amazes me blows my mind on how smart he is , and how he's decisions are critical and precise like a bullet , I raise my hat to this character he is really solid to the core . batu now I call this man the bulldozer he really likes to get into the heart of the action , funny thing is his looks reminded me of vashyron when I played RoF years back ( which I loved ) as well as all of the other members of section 9 look amazing and are worth the effort and time to the show art style is just really good for its futuristic cyber punk feel it represents , with nice CGI for time to time when you give it you focus the crimes that they solve are truly mind glowingly amazing when try to peace it yourself , and the music beats makes you at your edge of your seat most of the time if not the show it self well make you do that this set is just worth it I just feel grateful the got into GITS now , now that I saw the first manga movie 2.0 I cant wait to get into 2nd gig in the future and see what more awaits me to see . never thought id see a very good Sci-Fi cop anime since bubble gum crisis .

Having been a big yet latent fan of Anime movies, I do to rate the Ghost in The Shell Movies very highly. This TV series, though a little dated (according to my Japanese friends), gives the characters of Ghost in The Shell a chance to shine in their own terms. There is many very 'human' elements and debates in this series which is essentially like an action packed cop drama set in the future. A future that when you think about it, is becoming very real in today's real world. The stories are very slick and powerful with many 'over aching' story lines being played out throughout the series. But it is not always a grimm 'Blade Runnerisc' world you enter, there are some light relief, particular with the Tachikomas and the other characters playing off with each other superbly. This set is well concieved with an exting DVD menu and interactiveness. Extras are a bit few and far between, though the interviews with the voice actors give you a great insight of how you play a character that is drawn rather than acted. A worthy inclusion to any anime collection.

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, is about a group better known as Section 9 who deals with taking down terrorists. This episodes in this set deal with a terrorist better known as "Laughing Man" and Section 9 tries to uncover who this "Laughing Man" is as well as what his motives are. Each episode I feel is well written and the animation is rather great for any anime that I've ever watched throughout the years. While this is one of the first animes that I have a chance to watch in recent years but it's one of those that was able to pull me in with it's great storytelling through Season 1's great writing. The writers of the show outdone themselves with this show. I give Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, Season 1, 4.5 stars out of 5.

Received in good condition. Product as described. Enjoying watching it now.

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I really liked this series. All the discs worked on a standard dvd player and I got a great deal (7 discs for $25) and also the second season for $15. The series starts off a bit slow but it improves steadily. I watched the main story arc episodes first, which are labeled 'complex'. It is a great detective mystery mixed with science fiction that keeps you thinking. I haven't watched all the 'stand alone' episodes but I would reccomend this to anyone who is interested in S.F. or detective stories, or looking for something different and original. The characters are likeable and stories are always thought provoking if you pay attention. One thing that improves the series is if you watch parts that you didn't understand, twice. It shows the animation medium can be on the same realistic level of live-action, but can surpass modern film limitations. For instance a director wants a camera angle, but it takes a few days to set it up, with animation, these ideas transfer quite easily.

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Very happy. I love anime and this is really thought provoking, intelligent and creative. Generally speaking I particularly enjoy getting away from Hollywood's formulated story telling. Japan seems to enjoy what we've lost and that is our Victorian period where manners and protocol meant something. Story's become richer as there is a greater appreciation of nuance and color; something that transcends the physical.

とても懐かしい作品です。

The item arrived very fast. And I always wanted to have my own collection of GTIS. The series is definitely orientated toward adults as the animation style, voice acting, and story line are suited for mature audience. The English DUB is superb, if you like more mature anime, this is it!

For anyone like me who is deciding whether to import this set then I'd recommend yes. The transfers are very good although there are no english subtitles, just the english dub in Dolby Digital 5.1. The box is much nicer than it appears because the grey section 9 logos are actually high quality reflective foil. I'm very pleased with my delivery!