An extension of the same world as that of Oshii Mamorus Ghost in the Shell, the 26-episode anime series Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex follows an alternate storyline more closely adapted from Shiro Masamunes original manga. Set in the year 2030, the series revolves around the members of Section 9, an elite crime-fighting unit specializing in technology-related crimes ranging from terrorism to cyber crimes to political conspiracies. Through stunning animation & acute storylines, Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. presents a complex & searing vision of a technologically advanced future, looking at how technology affects society, government, & public security.
The series is divided into "e; Stand Alone"e; & "e; Complex"e; episodes. "e; Stand Alone"e; episodes follow individual cases that emerge, & can be viewed as "e;stand alone"e; stories. They help to paint a more comprehensive vision of the world of the future, but do not link together into an overarching storyline. "e; Complex"e; episodes center around a long-running investigation of the notorious & elusive hacker Laughing Man.
This edition comes with special features including interview file, interview archives, digital archives, illustration gallery & promotional videos.