With the introduction of the cyberbrain to society, a new way of exploiting the masses has arisen in the criminal element. In the year 2030, people are more susceptible than ever to manipulation by outside parties. Only now, the victims don't even have to see their attackers to be preyed upon. With the almost common use of cyberbrains and cybernetic implants in society, the underworld can pick and choose who to take for all their worth. In order to keep these criminals at bay, an offensive unit was needed. That unit is Public Security Section 9. Created by Aramaki Daisuke through his strong connections with those in high places, the unit has some of the most powerful minds and bodies in all of Japan. Controlling the operations in the field is Major Kusanagi Motoko, one of the most adept cybernetic users on the planet. With the Major and her team on the job, criminals don't stand a chance.
1st GIG
Intro: 「Inner Universe」 by Origa
Intro (Animax Channel Reruns): 「Get9」 by Jillmax
Outro: 「Lithium Flower」 by Steve Matthew
Outro (Animax Channel Reruns): 「I Do」 by Ilaria Graziano
Outro (Animax Channel Reruns): 「CHRisTmas in the SiLenT ForeSt」 by Ilaria Graziano
There are two nomenclatures used in the episodes for the first season: SA and C. SA stands for 'Stand Alone' and these episodes pertain to individual cases handled by Section 9. C stands for 'Complex' and these episodes consist of the main story arc for the first season.
2nd GIG
Intro: 「Rise」 by Origa
Outro: 「Living Inside the Shell」 by Steve Conte
There are three nomenclatures for the second season: DI, DU, and IN. DI means 'DIvidual' episodes. While they do connect with the main storyline, DI episodes are the Stand Alone episodes of the second season. IN stands for 'INdividual'. These are actually the Complex episodes of the second season. Finally, DU stands for 'DUal'. These episodes pertain to the Cabinet Intelligence Service (CIS).
Produced by - Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex Committee
Production I.G (Chief Animation Studio)
Bandail Visual, Co., Ltd.
Bandai Entertainment, Inc.
Dentsu, Inc.
Kōdansha, Ltd.
Nippon Television Network Corporation
Tokuma Shoten, Ltd.
Victor Entertainment, Inc.
Manga Entertainment, Inc.
The "Merchandise" section on this guide contains information on R2 Japanese DVDs as well as all merchandise (manga, video games, OSTs) that are available through Japanese websites.
English Dub Guide: Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
Japan)