Ghost in the Shell
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Ghost in the Shell is set in a futuristic world in which Major Motoko Kusanagi, a skilled cybernetic agent, is tasked to pursue the Puppet Master, a mysterious hacker known as the Puppet Master. As she travels further into her investigation, she begins to question her own identity and humanity,
Now is a great time to pick upGhost in the Shellin 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and digital download, at a price that’s rarely seen. At 52% off or just $11, the movie is currently available at a steal, but likely not for too long. The 1995 Mamoru Oshii directed release is an anime classic and is worth picking up even for those who haven’t seen it but who want to build up their collection of seminal anime releases.
What Is Ghost In The Shell About?
The movie is based on a manga of the same name, written and illustrated by Masamune Shirow and originally serialized in Japan from 1989 to 1991. The manga has since seen several adaptations, spin-offs, and series across various mediums.Ghost in the Shellis a perfect representation of cyberpunk anime and it influenced many of the anime that came after it, not only for its aesthetic but also its philosophical perspective and what were considered innovative animation techniques for the time. For its time, it also featured a rarity - a female protagonist - and this undoubtedly paved the way for many other features that followed.
RELATED:You Can Get These Complete Anime Blu-Ray Series On Sale Right NowSet in a futuristic world, the story is centered on Major Motoko Kusanagi, a skilled cybernetic agent, who pursues a mysterious hacker known as the Puppet Master. As her investigation draws her deeper into the mystery, she starts to question her own humanity, but also her identity, as the lines between human consciousness and AI become blurred. The movie is full of philosophical musings, detailed futuristic landscapes, and thrilling action, and it challenges the viewer with its somewhat darker existential themes. It also brings up questions about technology’s impact on society, the nature of consciousness, and much more.
The anime was innovative for these discussions that were considered heavier, thematically, and for also being socially and politically relevant, particularly when it came out at a time when the internet wasn’t yet in every single household and internet-enabled smartphone not yet in every pocket. If anything, it was a warning sign of things to come and remains socially relevant today for its discussion of not only AI and ethics, but also data privacy, surveillance, and gender.
