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  • Format: Anamorphic, Dubbed, PAL
  • Language Japanese
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 7
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Manga Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 14 Nov 2005
  • Run Time: 750 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000BMUVKQ
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,906 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Based on the manga by Masamune Shirow and directed by Kenji Kamiyama, 'Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex' takes viewers to futuristic society where technology has saturated citizens' daily lives. Along with the new technology comes new types of crime that exploits it, but female cyborg Major Motoko Kusanagi and her team of police, Section 9, devote their lives to chasing criminals, both on land and in cyberspace. In these episodes, the team must figure out the secret behind a spate of android suicides, stop a far-reaching hacker conspiracy, solve a hostage situation, and much more!

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Greatest Series Of Anime, 30 Jan 2007
By A. Russ "rko 2007" (Derbyshire) - See all my reviews
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I bought GITS: SAC 1st Gig for my Birthday in March last year, following buying the first Ghost in the Shell movie (didn't watch the second as I didn't like the idea of the Major not being there). Like one of the other reviewers said this series is complicated, and relies on you listening and remembering what had happened in previous episodes.

I think there are about 26 episodes in the season, and all but one or two are just great. The story gradually unravels and you are taken through a sci-fi world in between reality and the 'internet world'.
You'll find yourself being pulled into a story that can confuse you at times, but also intice you and makes you want to find out why events have happened, and other things that can't be said without being classed as spoilers.

Most of the 1st Gig (season) revolves around the 'Laughing Man' incident (these are 'Complex' episodes, whilst the rest are 'Stand Alone'/ single episodes), a case that is incredibly complicated as it seems to be linked to everyday events and occurences - I won't say any more about this as it really is just to good and I don't want to spoil it.

GITS revolves around the daily occurences of Section 9, a Japanese secret police force that works both for and behind the Government. Motoka Kusanagi (aka the Major) is a female cyborg that is usually involved in the action events in each episode (but not always), whilst the second main characters, Togusa and Batou, are often involved in the more unorthadox events. The cyborgs are not, however, actual robots - most are humans that have been fitted with machine parts in order to improve their performance - this idea is explained as the plot expands.

I found Stand Alone Complex to be an amazing idea, and it went into much more action and depth than the slightly more bizarre movie. For a complete boxset of an amazing series, buy this from Amazon. £30 - what have you got to lose? If you like anime or the GITS movies then you will love this.

I loved this so much that I didn't want it to end; but now, with the 2nd Gig being released in a box set, roll on February 2007!
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33 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Unbeatable value, 23 Nov 2005
At last, some anime at a reasonable price. No more £20 for 3 or 4 episodes at a time! This series is unbelievable. Much better than either of the GITS movies. Quite possibly some of the best television ever made, and certainly THE best animated television programme of all time. The first disk is a bit of a slow start, but after that it's a further 6 volumes (25 episodes in total) non stop thought provoking conspiracy and high octane action all the way, especially the unmissable final 5 or so episodes. The Tachikomas are so cute as well! It's all here, this is pretty much the same as the full individual volume release, same dub, same extras, except for a couple you won't miss at all.

Bring on 2nd Gig!

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27 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning, 19 Nov 2005
I have to say i've only recently got into Anime and this series was one of the first ones I started watching, so when this collection came along I had to get it. This is a 7 Disk Collection featuring every episode from the First Season of Ghost In The Shell, the big advantage to having this box set is that its cheaper then buying each Volume of the Series individually (Saving around £110 i worked it out to be as each Volume is £20)

Each episode is great with stylish animation and great characters, a definate must buy.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Ghost in the shell 1st gig
this is a series developed from the films and goes on to follow more of what section 9 does and the roll of the main characters. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. L. W. Wardle

3.0 out of 5 stars Uneven follow-up from a great film
Being a fan of the original movie, I was keen to watch the follow-up TV series. Whilst overall the series is good, notably the "Laughing Man" episodes, some are a bit pedestrian... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Super awesome!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good content but badly timed subtitles
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Published 7 months ago by The Cheerful Teacher

5.0 out of 5 stars A true companion to the original
GitS Standalone Complex is a truer companion to the original then the actual second movie Innocents. Anima TV shows & movies don't always co-exist in continuity terms. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Jonathan Wilson

3.0 out of 5 stars When She's Good She's Very Very Good, But When She's Bad She's Horrid
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