Alternative TitlesEnglish: Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex Synonyms: Ghost in the Shell SAC, Ghost in the Shell TV, Koukaku Kidoutai STAND ALONE COMPLEX Japanese: 攻殻機動隊 STAND ALONE COMPLEX
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Type: TV
Episodes: 26
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Oct 1, 2002 to Mar 25, 2003
Duration:
25 min. per episode Rating:
R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
L represents licensing company
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Both are procedural crime shows and set in a future version of Japan. Both shows are very focused on sci fi and each has their own interesting gallery of gadgets and systems. Both follow the attempts of a law enforcement agencies attempts to capture an enigmatic criminal who's always several steps ahead. Ghost in the Shell is more episodic and the underlying plot is visited in standalone episodes throughout the season. Psycho Pass is more focused on the main plot. I've heard Psycho Pass get called at best inspired by and at worst a rip off of GitS but I think it's its own show and I'll recommend it as such. If you like detective stories, Sci-fi, and character driven drama you'll like this
Both are set in a plausible futuristic setting focused on some police authority. Action scenes litter throughout both series, and when done, they're brilliantly choreographed. Like any two great sci-fi, both looks critically into the social implications of technology, the ethical considerations, and any significant impact of change in lifestyle. Easily two of the best sci-fi anime has to offer, utmost care was put into both in developing a world that feels real and the characters themselves behave accordingly to the circumstances given.
First of all in both cases we have the police as the main characters. Secondly we could say the time period is not too distant cyberpunk style future.
Psycho - pass seems to have some interesting philosophical views on this kind of future... It's the kind of anime which actually needs you to think when watching it.
Ghost in the shell has multiple story arcs, while Psycho Pass has a single arc which connects it all together.
Both of these story lines fall deep into the future with technology that can better mankind but also still have the same amount of crime. Characters are a bit different than ghost in a shell however you will learn about the characters in this anime at different episodes just like ghost in a shell.
Both series shares similar themes involving dealing with criminals in a world with powerful technology. In fact, these traces of technology can be traced with cyperpunk themes. Thus, both series has a similar feeling.
Both series' characters works with a superior organization to deal with the criminals using their skills.
Production I.G. is also involved with both series hence similar animation artwork and visuals.
Both series has action, drama, police, and great dialogue usage in many scenes.
Both amines have a similar feel to their story telling as well as both being worlds in a not too distant future. Both can also be classified as science fiction and each follow a form of law enforcement.
Both animes feature an advanced technological society that despite the cutting edge technology suffers from both existential and criminal issues. Both animes feature cybercrime and a lot of action. Both animes focus on police and investigations.
Both are in the future, have to deal in a sci-fi genre and deal with aspects of philosophy. Specifically, they deal with the philosophy of current life and future life. Both also have great, almost similar artwork (minus characters).
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Both share a similar style where a greater storyline is carried on by seemingly unrelated episodes (or episode pairs in the case of Darker than Black).
Show is episodic in nature for the most part and is a crime/drama as well.
They have a very similar feel to them. The story in DtB is a little darker than GitS, and the worlds are very different, but the seriousness and overall feel to them is very similar. If you liked one, you should give the other a try.
They both have an episodic "crime of the week" format combined with a long-term story arc. There are sometimes similar plots, and both explore the idea of people who are somehow different from ordinary humans (cyborgs in GITS, people with superpowers in DTB). Both are intelligent (moreso GITS), dark (moreso DTB), and mature and have kickass soundtracks by Yoko Kanno.
Both, Darker than BLACK and GiTS: Stand Alone Complex have similar plot build ups. While each episode seems mostly independent of the other on a deeper almost all episodes are related in some way. Also both revolve around a team protagonists (although admittedly both teams has its own protagonist)
These two animes revolve a protagonist with a strong support team in a political and action thriller featuring unique powers (although that's a given in most animes).
While Ghost in the Shell series revolves more around a central political plot, Darker than BLACK asks similar metaphysical questions underlying Ghost in the Shell.
-Secret organisation employing talented individuals.
-Dark atmosphere.
-Slow space at the beginning but later moves faster and becomes more intense.
-Realistic action and/or well animated action.
-Political games.
Note: Darker Than Black as special powers.
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Similar art and pacing. Deal with similar themes.
They are both futuristic sci-fi series featuring philosophical aspects. Ergo Proxy is a bit slower-moving, with greater emphasis on charater development, whereas GitS is somewhat more episodic and more plot-focused, but both are excellent choices for a sci-fi anime fan.
Both is kind of mecha ,both has nice stories ,main character girl who's albe to use gun .
Both series contains a cyberpunk like theme in a futuristic world. As such, the presence as advanced technology and cyborgs are present.
Both series has a complex plot along with a female protagonist who is independent, strong, and skilled in what she does. She encounters conflicts throughout the series but also has help and allies. They also question their own origins as well as how humanity came to be by their times.
There is a sense of dark mystery in the both series that has a serious mood to them.
Both series has action, drama, occasionally comedy, and science fiction themes.
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Texhonolyze is darker and heavier then Ghost in the Shell but it shares similar atmosphere and cyberpank features.
Both of these series are as sci-fi cyberpunk as you can get, and both have a very dark and gritty noir-ish tone. They also share the trait of having complex and twisting storylines, although S.A.C. is partly episodic in nature while Texhnolyze is a fully serial drama.
Both are cyberpunk anime and also, rather philosophical when it comes to man and machine.
Both series takes place in a futuristic setting giving off a dystopian feeling along with the cyberpunk themes. As such, technology in both series are advanced than our own along with other ethnics.
Both series consists of science fiction as well as a strong story with the characters that are involved in them.
Both series features some psychological themes along with action and drama.
By given standards, both series are appealing to those who are into a more deeper analysis and understanding of the story.
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Both GitS and SEL tackle the themes of the melding of humanity and machinery/computers, although they approach the concept in very different ways.
SEL focuses on a single girl, and her exploration and gradual absorption into the world of "the Wired" (AKA the internet). It's semi-futuristic, and very very creepy. It's also somewhat more psychological than GitS.
GitS is centered around on a group of cops who deal primarily with computer and cyborg related crimes. It's more action oriented than Lain, and at least as good. It's done by Production I.G., so the animation is amazing, and blends 2D and 3D pretty much seamlessly. Each episode and the series as a whole are ingeniously plotted.
They're both great anime, and if you like one, you'll probably like the other.
they are all about computers and the network. they show us the 'imaginary facts' that human brain can do and the harm that can occur from misusing or underestimating this tech. also you may gain some interesting ideas about souls, thoughts and God from both stories. the great Computer & God Settlement they are.
Both are about near tech-savvy future. Both question state of humanity and and humankind.
Both Serial Experiments Lain and Ghost in the Shell are dark shows that explores the world of cyberpunk in a surrealistic fashion. Both series also takes place in a futuristic world that is set beyond our modern times.
Both series explores the nature of humanity with its technology in unique ways.
Both series also has a similar feeling with thriller like endings on occasions.
Both series also seems to have a type of network that enhances its futuristic outlook of the settings.
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The shows have plots which feel similar to eachother with their focus on secet organizations, conspiracy and mystery. They are also both produced by Production IG so they have a similar look and feel.
Ghost in the shell is made by the same of EOTE director kenyi kamiyama.
It doesnt have a lot of humour or romance, but it offers you a awesome goverment conspiracy story, awesome action/thriller scenes and a complex storyline wich makes this one of the best the anime industry has to offer.
Honey and Clover in the Stand Alone Complex universe.
basically HNE is 20 years before SAC...HNE explains how the SAC tech stuff are invented and Juiz is well a "older" version of Tachikomas(both voiced by the same Voice Actress in Japanese) I think most SAC fans will enjoy Higashi no Eden :3
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Female protagonists of each anime shares similar qualities and both boasts fluid animation.
Similar main characters (Motoko and Balsa) although in a completely diffrent setting.
both are mature and look, feel and sound older than they really are
both can be very kind and very harsh, act rational (mostly), show great strength and leadership qualities and individual charisma.
Both of them introduce a new world and fresh characters. Also they both feature a female hero, even though they are different characters. The animation and art are also both on the same par. The main difference are that there is more action in "Ghost In The Shell" than there is in "Seirei no Moribito", which is more about the story and the adventure. They also take place in opposite time frames, the first in futuristic, the latter in fantasy medieval.
Motoko Kusanagi in ancient times.
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Both series focus on a group of people within an organizations that perform special tasks; Section 9 is to GitS as STNJ is to WHR. They both contain lots of philosophizing and the stories become very very similar it around half way.
Both shows are very similar in the way they are arranged. Ghost in the Shell has both stand alone and complex episodes nearly all the way through, and Witch Hunter Robin starts with unrelated 'stand alone' episodes before getting into the actual 'complex' story. Both anime are fairly dark and mysterious, and both also involve a special police force like team. Section 9 in Ghost in the Shell, and the STN-J in Witch Hunter Robin. While they share many differences, Ghost in the Shell and Witch Hunter Robin also share many similarities.
Witch Hunter Robin and GITS:SAC both follow teams of superhuman quasi-police specialized in hunting down special criminals (cyber-terrorists and witches, respectively). They combine stand alone episodes with an overarching plot to create a cohesive whole.
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Both involve robots that develop individuality.
The basic theme is very much alike; Philosophy mixed up with robotics. What makes us human?
Both series are well thought through and a pleasure to watch, with each episode more emotional than the previous. Indeed, these are probably some of the best seinen series ever produced.
Both share setting with androids integrated into society. Both ask questions about humanity. Both are great masterpieces that could touch your perception of near (possible) future.
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Futuristic animes that have characters who are Kick Ass! The main characters in both animes, the Major for GITS and Spike for Bebop, both have strong convictions and an unknown past that fuels their character's values.
Sci-fi anime set in the near future that focus on criminal investigation (bounty hunters/cyber crime police). Both are filled with back to back episodes of intense action driven by a wonderfully jazzy soundtrack composed by Yoko Kanno.
Yoko Kanno. Dai Sato wrote his best stories in both series. Edward inspired The Laughing Man.
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Both have political backgrounds which are heavily discussed. Both have secret government organizations with adult characters who have special set of skills and worked as a team. Both have awesome and jazzy music. Difference is that GITS sets in the alternate post-WIII while SnNR sets in pre-WWII.
By all means, this series is basically Chinese super-powered 1930's Ghost in the Shell. Most of the enjoyment comes from the intricate infiltration/action sequences, mature characters, political story and great music.
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Both are futuristic and deal with cyber crime/environments. Although Real Drive isn't a countermeasure against terrorists, it does deal with the unknown [metal] that is threatening environment and people's consciousness.
First and foremost are both from Production IG.
Real Drive and GitS both deal with levels of consciousness and technological settings. Even though the technology can be seen as cold and unnatural, there is a poignant emotional element in both series.
They also both have the concept of "diving". Layers of the net can be accessed in an almost metaphysical way.
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Gritty feel with backroom politicking and conspiracy. Strong female lead with a mysterious past and mad skills. Both groups of characters also have a techie character(s), a strongman, someone who is relatively new and inexperienced in their new profession, and side characters to provide the occasional comedic crack. Also explores many questions involving a perceived loss of humanity and psychological well-being, in one falling to savagery and "base" behaviors and the other to in a sea of cybernetic technologies.
In fact, the main difference is which side of the law the characters work on and the cyberpunk vs renegade theme.
If you considered Ghost in the Shell a well designed plot anime, then you will enjoy Black Lagoon.
Similar thickness of plot with a similar level of Action and Deep Drama, the overall plot lines diverge but the soul of the animation is the same.
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Dig out your sleuth hats. Both series follow a plot that is very challenging to figure out. While Ghost in the Shell has a greater focus on action, Death Note and GitS share the ability to baffle with plot twists and complex schemes.
If you love deep, fairly intelligent, often confusing moral debates using strangely compelling and morally ambiguous but well-intentioned characters, you'll love this show. Am I talking about Death Note or Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex? Both shows deal with trying to balance ethics, morality, and the law in the face of technologies or magics that change the way things work at a fundamental level. Both series attempt to place value on life and yet show situations in which it must be taken. Military and government ideas are present in both, as are some sweet fights. Also interesting is the relatively "mundane" look of both shows except in their fantastic elements-- GITS' cyborgs, robots, and computers, and Death Note's shinigami. I feel like the Japanese people in these series actually look Japanese for most part rather than being all mukokuseki.
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Both shows have really prominent elements of mystery and suspense which keep audiences actively watching and on the edge of their seats! Though one is obviously futuristic and the other set a few decades in the past they share a common allure due to the fact that they're so exciting and intriguing and they keep us guessing at things. They also both include a lot of ethical dilemmas. Generally, they're both just really awesome... :)
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The music, art, character design and looks at technology are really similar.
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Mardock Scramble is very Ghost in the Shell - esque due to its dark atmosphere, its scientific elements and the main character as a female with a technologically advanced body of sorts.
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Kaiba is similar in terms of themes more than aesthetics or plot. Like in Ghost in the Shell SAC, a person's memories can be transferred from one body to another. Similarly, a person's economic class affects whether they can take advantage of this technology. This is a key focus of Kaiba, along with the mystery of the main character's forgotten memories.
Since both series are action-packed, fans of one will not be to put off by the other. If you give Kaiba's experimental visual style a chance, you will not be disappointed. Similarly, something to consider about Ghost in the Shell is that it often features long passages of serious or plot-intensive dialogue. Some may find it more enjoyable than others.
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two great science fiction titles with engaging plot developments.
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Motoko Kusanagi in ancient times.
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Both have Sci-fi world that have a lot of connections to current world politics and use their worlds to highlight problems in the world today.
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The art isn't very similar but the settings are extremely similar. Both take place in a cyberpunk future that is somewhat dystopian or otherwise given over to a government that has a lot of control over its citizens and the information they are given. Both delve a bit into technologies like androids and information technology and censorship. They are also both crime/detective dramas, GitS more so crime and Un-Go more so detective work. There's are nebulous references to a big war prior to the happenings of the story and and both main characters origins are a bit mysterious.
There are some differences. GitS has a bit more action, while Un-Go has a supernatural aspect not found in Ghost In The Shell, and in GitS the characters work for an independent government agency while in Un-Go the main detective character works more or less alone against the government. GitS features more of a 'team' while Un-Go is closer to a duo that expands into a trio a little later on. And again there's the art style.
Still, both are good anime so check them out. If you like Cyberpunk, both of these are great choices.
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Both have a dark mood, and both of the main characters are very strong, and use guns as their main weapons.
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Both are military, science fiction-like and highly psychological. The athmosphere of Jin-Roh reminded me of the Ghost in the Shell TV Series.
You should see both at least once!
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Beyond the obvious visual cyberpunk stylings which link these two series, they have a lot of common ground in the questions of identity and humanity in an age of cybernetics which is mixed with exciting action.
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If you want Psychology,philosophy and morality try this one also.
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These series are both similar in the aspect that they are set in the future, and based around the ever looming fact of cyber-terrorism and the Internet, hackers, and a large virtual world.
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Both are about special organisations about solving special crimes and both groups have strong women, old guys who know what there doing and robot lovers.
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Both girls with guns, both share the same theme (androids) and talk about its issues, but GITS:S.A.C. is more a cyberpunk thriller whereas Najica is more a spy anime.
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Both of these series are taking place in the future, and both have very beautiful, but computerish graphic.
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Cyberpunk. Similar animation style that blends both 2D with CGI. GitS has more dialogue while Wonderful Days relies more on the atmosphere to present it's ideas.
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Both about robots in the world, both question society & life. Both are about a police type force to protect.
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The art styles are similar, and the stories also have a lot in common. Drama, mystery, action, philosophy, both are great!
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Grundress is the "proof of concept" or, "the making of..." movie for GitS and Dominion Tank Police. With several similar plot lines, characters, themes (and some voice actors), Gundress lacks development in all of these areas. 4/10 only die-hard GitS or Masamune Shirow fans may actually enjoy this.
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If you like hackers and crackers doing their thing, then these two anime might provide you with some entertainment. While BPS is a 15 episode comedy series, GITS deals in more serious terms of cybercrime
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I will not go as far as to say Ryoko's Case file was on the same level as GITS, but it definitely had the same "Japanese politics" feeling when you watch it. On top of that, both are action-packed conspiracy series, with Case file tending more towards supernatural and pulp SF whereas GITS is pure hardcore cyberpunk SF (that even inspired the Wachowski Brothers into making the Matrix)
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The ethics of cybernetics and the boundaries of the human mind are themes that are explored in both franchises. Corporate or governmental conspiracies related to the usage of futuristic technologies are a major themes in both series. Cyberbrains (GitS) or data chip implants (Quantum), if you like a good mix of SF with action, you'll enjoy both series. Note that .hack is a much light-hearted version compared to Stand Alone Complex, which is for the more hardened viewers.
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Both HeatGuy J and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is set in futuristic cities full of advanced technology and how this affects the people who live there. They also have many similarities in terms of animation, with both featuring an integration CG and 2D animation quite often. Both feature disconnected stories of crime and corruption and the people whose job it is to do something about it.
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Like Rebuild of Evangelion, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is a 21st-century reimagining of a classic 90's sci-fi anime, set in an alternate continuity. Whereas Evangelion made the transition from a TV series to feature-length films, GitS does the opposite. The results of both are uniquely satisfying and provide a memorable experience apart from their original source material.
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Sci-fi stories about robots and AI. Both have a considerable amount of drama, as well.
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The Ghost in the Shell series, specifically the 'Stand Alone Complex', and Denno Coil feature worlds where the internet has been heavily integrated into society. Each anime shares this feature; however, both take drastically different perspectives. Ghost in the Shell is what some would call a 'hard' science fiction, whereas, under the same scrutiny, Denno Coil would be considered a 'soft' science fiction. I think the adjectives 'hard' and 'soft' to a lot to describe the differences between the anime in terms of art, sound, story, and animation. For example, Ghost in the Shell takes the perspective of agents of the government who have cybernetic implants which they use to kill the bad guys. Denno Coil takes the perspective of children who frequently play games, and solve puzzles. In both cases connecting to the network causes an entire meta-world to open up for the characters to explore. People who enjoyed either of these anime should be able to find some enjoyment in the other for the above mentioned reasons.
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I could describe Pumpkin Scissors as a pre-cybernetic version of Ghost in the Shell. Both tell a story of a special team which investigates conspiracies and wrong-doings of the military and the goverment and add some social commentary to the mix. The compositions of the teams are also quite similar. Pumpkin Scissors has somewhat more relaxed and silly feeling (more comedy) to it than GitS, so it can serve as a lighter option to it.
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Different look and feel but there is a female enhanced with cyborg-like technology. Expresses exceptional strength, speed and agility.
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