"Ghost in the Shell": the order of watching anime and films

In 1989, for the first time, the Japanese manga "Ghost in the Shell" was published. Science fiction history was originally produced in the form of small stories, later combined into one volume. The plot of the manga unfolds in Japan in the middle of the twenty-first century. The country is vulnerable to attacks by cyber terrorists. To combat them, the organization "Ninth Department" was created, the best agent of which was Motoko Kusanagi.

The story attracted readers so much that anime was soon removed from the manga. By now, the series has grown to twelve manga adaptations and one feature film. But those who only learned about this story are concerned with one question: what is the order of viewing the Ghost in the Shell?

The first screen version

The first screen version of the manga was a full-length film, shot in 1995. It is with him that numerous adaptations of the anime "Ghost in the Shell" begin. The order of the view is somewhat confusing. Sometimes the continuations of the old stories were filmed through several new episodes of anime. The film "Ghost in the Shell" shows Japan in 2029. Technologies have reached the point where it became possible to create cyborgs that will connect to the Web. It is this kind of cyborg that is Motoko Kusanagi. In the film Kusanagi - major of the "Ninth Division" - to fight with the Puppeteer, who through the Network controls people.

"Innocence"

Next in the order of viewing "Ghost in the Shell" must slip through a few screen versions. A direct continuation of the first picture was a full-length film released in 2004.

The film "Innocence" takes the viewer in 2032. Detective Bato is a cyborg. His whole body was created artificially. The only thing left of his human personality is the brain and his memories of Motoko Kusanagi. Bato and his partner have to investigate a series of murders, where robots rebelled against their masters.

Single Syndrome TV-1

Next in the order of viewing "Ghost in the Shell" is the screen version of the manga, released in 2002. Anime stretched for a full season of twenty-six episodes. "The lonely syndrome" tells about the everyday life of the "Ninth Department". A cyborg with an almost divine consciousness, Motoko Kusanagi and her partners: Bateau's half-robot and detective Togus, who has extraordinary intuition, are fighting cyber-terrorists. An elite unit protects the lives of ordinary people. And the head of the department of Aramaki protects his detachment from political intrigues.

"Days of Tatik"

Next in the order of viewing "Ghost in the Shell" - a picture of the OVA "Days Tatikom", published in 2002.

The plot is built around the Tatikoms - small and very mobile tanks, equipped with arachnids and rudiments of intelligence. They are indispensable helpers of the "Ninth Division". Each of the robots is endowed with distinctive features. They are naive, but they are able to accumulate memory and experience, thereby "growing up" from operation to operation.

"Ghost in the Shell" (compilation No.1)

Released on the screens in 2005, OVA lasts one hundred and sixty minutes. New information about the life of the "Ninth Division" was not provided. The screenplay is a retelling of the main events of the first season of anime.

Single Syndrome TV-2

The second full season of the anime "Ghost in the Shell" was released in 2004. The season of twenty-six episodes tells about new cyber-terrorists who try to control people's minds through the Web. Major Kusanagi and the "Ninth Division" face many strong opponents.

Compilation number 2

In 2006, another episode came out in 163 minutes. He tells about the main events of the second season.

The film "Ghost in the Shell"

In 2006, a feature film was released on the "Ghost" universe, which was named "The Community of a Strong State".

In 2034, Major Kusanagi left the "Ninth Division", which for a few years turned from a small unit into a full-fledged group. Detectives and operatives can get to the puppeteer. But during the investigation Bato sees Kusanagi, who advises him not to approach a certain Society of a Strong State.

"Origin"

A new look at the "Ghost" universe came out on the screen in 2013. The events of four episodes occur in 2027, immediately after the end of the atomic war. The terrorist organization 501 has become active in the city. To track them, Aramaki appeals for help to a hacker - Motoko Kusanagi.

"Ghost in the Shell: Parody"

In 2013, the screens released a short season-a parody of the anime "Ghost in the Shell". Heroes are depicted in a simple drawing, and history is devoid of a swirling plot.

"Origin: Alternative"

Released on the screens in 2015 anime "Ghost in the Shell" tells of the days when the "Ninth Division" just began its formation. The screenplay will show how each of the characters attracted the attention of Aramaki and became part of the elite unit.

"Ghost in the Shell: A New Movie"

The events of the picture, released in 2015, unfold after the "Origin". The first minister of Japan was killed. The "Ninth Division" and Major Kusanagi have to find the killer.

The film "Ghost in the Shell" (2017)

In 2017, the "Ghost" finally got to the big screen. In the creation of this picture, Masamune Syro himself took part - the author of the original manga series. The first screening of the film adaptation was scheduled for the sixteenth of March and was held in Japan, which is the homeland of the Ghost.

In the history of the release in 2017, the popular actress Scarlett Johansson appeared. The choice of the leading actress caused a wave of outrage in the West, where the creators were accused of racism. However, in Japan itself, fans of the series approved Johansson, having seen in it Major Kusanagi. For them, the indignation of Western critics also remained incomprehensible, especially since the picture turned out to be spectacular.