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Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2002 – 2005)

2002 • 2 seasons • TV-MA
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26 episodes · Jan 1, 2004

In 2032, a shadow organization known as the Cabinet Intelligence and Research Office emerges, setting them on a collision course with the resurrected Public Security Section 9. The conflict ignites with a bizarre case: a terrorist claiming to embody eleven separate identities. This unsettling event intertwines with the arrival of Kuze, plunging Section 9 into a complex web of intrigue. As the Cabinet Intelligence and Research Office ramps up its efforts to control information, it fuels growing distrust among refugee populations already struggling to survive. This manipulation pushes the refugees past their breaking point, sparking an armed uprising born from desperation and fueled by suspicion.

1. DI: Reactivation; REEMBODY
Jan 1, 2004 · 25m · 6.7

Within the walls of the Chinese Embassy, a tense standoff unfolded. A group calling themselves the "Individual Eleven," identifying as terrorists, had barricaded themselves inside. A special task force, Section 9, was dispatched with a sin

2. DI: Well-Fed Me; NIGHT CRUISE
Jan 1, 2004 · 25m · 6.4

The weight of the world seemed to settle on Elias’s shoulders, a burden he carried with quiet intensity. He wasn't driven by rage, not precisely, but by a profound dissatisfaction – a conviction that the current order was fundamentally brok

3. DI: Saturday Night and Sunday Morning; CASH EYE
Feb 7, 2004 · 25m · 6.8

Cash Eye, a notorious figure known for audacious heists, had set his sights on a vault during a lavish party. Section 9 was dispatched to thwart his plans, but the case presented an unusual array of inconsistencies – details that refused t

4. DU: Natural Enemy; NATURAL ENEMY
Feb 7, 2004 · 25m · 6.8

A fleet of AI-controlled helicopters descended upon the refugee area, unleashing fire on all who dared approach. The chaotic scene was overseen by a mysterious figure, Gohda, whose arrival promised guidance to Section 9 in the face of this

5. IN: Those Who Have the Motive; INDUCTANCE
Mar 6, 2004 · 25m · 6.3

A threat had been made against Prime Minister Kayabuki, and Section 9 was dispatched to act as his bodyguards. Simultaneously, the investigation into Individual Eleven revealed a compelling past.

6. DI: Latent Heat Source; EXCAVATION
Mar 6, 2004 · 25m · 6.5

The familiar rhythm of life was shattered when Togusa began his investigation. What seemed like a routine hit-and-run quickly spiraled into something far more complex. In the depths of Tokyo, he unearthed a hidden truth, a secret the GSDF h

7. DU: Rhapsody - The Melody of a Bygone Nation; Pu239/94
Apr 3, 2004 · 25m · 6.8

The news arrived with a chilling certainty: the plutonium recovered from the Tokyo underground facility was to be moved, a fact known to terrorists. Section 9 was mobilized to ensure its delivery, and once again, Gohda was present.

8. DI: Vegetarian Feast; FAKE FOOD
Apr 3, 2004 · 25m · 6.5

In the shadowed corners of a Taiwanese vegetarian restaurant stakeout, a disturbing pattern emerged. It became apparent that deliberate misinformation was being disseminated to the Public Safety sections, orchestrated by an unseen hand mani

9. DU: The Hope Named Despair; AMBIVALENCE
May 8, 2004 · 25m · 6.4

The Major and his team continued their investigation into Gohda and his intentions, while the remainder of Section 9 raced against time to prevent a series of suicide bombings. They worked tirelessly, seeking answers and striving to avert

10. DI: One Angry Man; TRIAL
May 8, 2004 · 25m · 6.9

The shadow of the crime hung heavy, a grim counterpoint to the polished courtroom. He stood accused, his reputation shattered by an act committed while he served. The prosecution painted a picture of dereliction, a descent into darkness fue

11. IN: Kusanagi's Labyrinth; affection
Jun 5, 2004 · 25m · 7.5

The Major found herself unexpectedly adrift, a past she thought carefully buried resurfacing with startling force. A woman, weathered by time and experience, began to speak, weaving a narrative from the fragments of the Major’s history. It

12. IN: To Those Without Even a Name...; SELECON
Jun 5, 2004 · 25m · 6.6

A suspicious file, suspected to contain the Individual Eleven virus, was located by a team comprising Ishikawa, Borma, and Batou. Meanwhile, the Major, Saito, and Batou pursued Kuze, while the Individual Eleven prepared to execute their pl

13. DI: Face; MAKE UP
Jul 3, 2004 · 25m · 6.5

The public memory of the latest Incident 11 remained vivid, and in Section 9, a startling discovery emerged: only a master face sculptor could have crafted Kuze’s prosthetic visage. With only two such artists known, investigators swiftly lo

14. DI: Beware the Left Eye; POKER FACE
Jul 3, 2004 · 25m · 7.0

He recounted his initial encounter with the Major, detailing how it led him to join the burgeoning collective that would ultimately coalesce into Section 9.

15. DI: Afternoon of the Machines; PAT.
Aug 7, 2004 · 25m · 6.6

During a scheduled maintenance cycle, the Tachikomas began to converse about the Individual Eleven within their newly established communication network. Unbeknownst to them, Batou and Togusa arrived, and one of the Tachikomas – a particular

16. IN: The Fact of Being There; ANOTHER CHANCE
Aug 7, 2004 · 25m · 6.5

The Prime Minister was alerted to the existence of "hub cyberbrains," while Ishikawa returned from the peninsula to report on his findings regarding Kuze’s past.

17. DI: Mother-Child Relationship; RED DATA
Sep 4, 2004 · 25m · 7.3

She undertook an undercover investigation of Kuze in Taiwan, following a tip. While there, the Major conducted a covert operation, intervening to save a boy fleeing the Mafia.

18. DI: Angel's Poem; TRANS PARENT
Sep 4, 2004 · 25m · 7.3

They were flown to Berlin, their mission to track a terrorist known as Angel’s Feathers. The effort demanded a certain urgency, a relentless pursuit across continents. While there, however, Batou found himself unexpectedly drawn to a young

19. IN: Chain of Symmetry; CHAIN REACTION
Oct 2, 2004 · 25m · 6.6

The exiled people of Dejima, having endured hardship and loss, now declared their independence. A shadow of defiance fell upon the authorities, with Kuze suspected as the driving force behind this burgeoning resistance. To quell the upris

20. IN: Confusion at the North End; FABRICATE FOG
Oct 2, 2004 · 25m · 6.5

The Major and his companion journeyed to Etorofu, seeking Kuze. Their inquiries led them to a grim discovery: a discarded floppy disk clutched in the hand of a deceased addict.

21. IN: Escape in Defeat; EMBARRASSMENT
Nov 6, 2004 · 25m · 7.0

Under the cover of darkness, Kuze and the refugees managed to slip away in a camouflaged boat. Their escape was fraught with peril; an explosion ripped through the scene, inflicting heavy casualties and leaving them stranded, unable to purs

22. DU: Abandoned City; REVERSAL PROCESS
Nov 6, 2004 · 25m · 6.5

When a live nuclear bomb is discovered, the city of Fukuoka is evacuated. The Dejima Refugees are targeted as prime suspects, and the government dispatches the Self-Defense Forces to the city. ***

23. IN: The Day the Bridge Falls; MARTIAL LAW
Dec 4, 2004 · 25m · 6.9

In the isolated enclave of Dejima, a fragile peace teetered on the brink. Whispers of a devastating weapon among the displaced refugees fueled paranoia and distrust. The ruling power, fearing an imminent attack, declared martial law, their

24. IN: Aerial Bombing of Dejima; NUCLEAR POWER
Dec 4, 2004 · 25m · 7.3

The Prime Minister was taken into custody, and the military initiated an assault on Dejima. Meanwhile, a Major and members of Section 9 journeyed to Dejima with the intention of delivering the nuclear device to the local forces, hoping to a

25. IN: To the Other Side of Paradise; THIS SIDE OF JUSTICE
Jan 8, 2005 · 25m · 7.5

The air hung thick with the scent of ozone and pulverized concrete. Amidst the wreckage, a profound stillness settled, broken only by the distant hum of machinery. The Major was pinned beneath debris, his expression grim. Nearby, the Tac

26. IN: Return to Patriotism; ENDLESS∞GIG
Jan 8, 2005 · 25m · 7.6

The situation remained tense. A subtle shift occurred, however: momentum seemed to favor Section 9, yet the nuclear missile was still poised for launch.

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