Alternative Titles
Synonyms: Ghost in the Shell
Japanese: GHOST IN THE SHELL（攻殻機動隊）
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Type:
Movie
Episodes:
1
Status:
Finished Airing
Aired:
Nov 18, 1995
Licensors:
Manga Entertainment
Studios:
Production I.G
Source:
Manga
Demographic:
Seinen
Duration:
1 hr. 22 min.
Rating:
R+ - Mild Nudity
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