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Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie

2015 · Movie · TV-MA · 100 min · ★ 6.6 · 67% critics

Science FictionAnimation

A ghost-infecting computer virus known as Fire-Starter spreads through a high-tech system, leading to an attack on Japan’s leadership. Major and her elite special operatives are brought in to trace the source and stop further harm, as the investigation turns into a race against a dangerous digital threat.

Based on Ghost in the Shell

Also known as New Ghost in the Shell · Ghost in the Shell: Arise − The Movie · Ghost in the Shell

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Streaming on Crunchyroll — or rent from $4.99.

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Details
Original title
攻殻機動隊 新劇場版
Years
2015
Release date
2015-06-20
Language
Japanese
Rated
TV-MA
Runtime
100 min
Critic score
67/100
TMDB rating
6.6/10 (229 votes)
About

You’ll probably enjoy it if you want futuristic action and a fresh take on Ghost in the Shell, but Not for you if you need an easy, straightforward story like Mardock Scramble or Vexille.

Pros: exciting future tech; fluid action; strong voice cast | Cons: hard-to-follow plot; confusing newcomer context; weak character development

Themes

  • artificial intelligence (a.i.)
  • computer virus
  • cyberpunk
  • transhumanism
  • terrorism
  • special forces
  • anime
  • memory manipulation
  • political conspiracy

Awards & recognition

  • Animation Kobe Theatrical Film Award · 2015

Cast & crew