Ghost in the Shell sounds like a unique title, doesn’t it? Want to know more about it? Let’s get started! Well, this anime, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone, is pretty different from the film adaptations by Mamoru Oshi. In this movie, the career of Motoko Kusanagi, along with Section 9, expands further.
Table of Contents
If you’re into mecha, action, and adventure, you’re surely going to love this anime! The whole plot and animation are the unique parts of this anime. So, if you’re planning on watching this anime, we’re going to help you find the filler episodes and will also let you know about the main story! So let’s get started!
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Filler List
| Ep no. | Ep Title. | Type | Date |
| 1 | SA: Public Security Section 9 – SECTION-9 | MANGA CANON | 2002-10-01 |
| 2 | SA: Runaway Evidence – TESTATION | MANGA CANON | 2002-10-01 |
| 3 | SA: A Modest Rebellion – ANDROID AND I | MANGA CANON | 2002-11-01 |
| 4 | C: The Visual Device will Laugh – INTERCEPTER | MANGA CANON | 2002-11-01 |
| 5 | C: The Inviting Bird will Chant – DECOY | MANGA CANON | 2002-12-01 |
| 6 | C: The Copycat will Dance – MEME | MANGA CANON | 2002-12-01 |
| 7 | SA: Idolatry – IDOLATOR | MANGA CANON | 2003-01-01 |
| 8 | SA: The Fortunate Ones – MISSING HEARTS | MANGA CANON | 2003-01-01 |
| 9 | C: The Man Who Dwells in the Shadows of the Net – CHAT! CHAT! CHAT! | MANGA CANON | 2003-02-01 |
| 10 | SA: A Perfect Day for a Jungle Cruise – JUNGLE CRUISE | MANGA CANON | 2003-02-01 |
| 11 | C: In The Forest of the Imagoes – PORTRAITZ | MANGA CANON | 2003-03-01 |
| 12 | SA: Tachikoma Runs Away; The Movie Director's Dream – ESCAPE FROM | MANGA CANON | 2003-03-01 |
| 13 | SA: Unequal Terrorist – NOT EQUAL | MANGA CANON | 2003-04-01 |
| 14 | SA: Automated Capitalism – ¥€$ | MANGA CANON | 2003-04-01 |
| 15 | SA: Time of the Machines – MACHINES DÉSIRANTES | MANGA CANON | 2003-05-01 |
| 16 | SA: Chinks in the Armor of the Heart – Ag2O | MANGA CANON | 2003-05-01 |
| 17 | SA: The True Reason For The Unfinished Love Affair – ANGELS' SHARE | MANGA CANON | 2003-06-01 |
| 18 | SA: Assassination Duet – LOST HERITAGE | MANGA CANON | 2003-06-01 |
| 19 | SA: Embraced by a Disguised Net – CAPTIVATED | MANGA CANON | 2003-07-01 |
| 20 | C: Vanished Medication – RE-VIEW | MANGA CANON | 2003-07-01 |
| 21 | C: Left-Behind Trace – ERASER | MANGA CANON | 2003-08-03 |
| 22 | C: Corporate Graft – SCANDAL | MANGA CANON | 2003-08-03 |
| 23 | C: The Other Side of Good and Evil – EQUINOX | MANGA CANON | 2003-09-01 |
| 24 | C: Sunset in the Lonely City – ANNIHILATION | MANGA CANON | 2003-09-01 |
| 25 | C: Smoke of Gunpowder, Hail of Bullets – BARRAGE | MANGA CANON | 2003-10-01 |
| 26 | C: Public Security Section 9, Once Again – STAND ALONE COMPLEX | MANGA CANON | 2003-10-01 |
| 27 | DI: Reactivation – REEMBODY | MANGA CANON | 2004-01-01 |
| 28 | DI: Well-Fed Me – NIGHT CRUISE | MANGA CANON | 2004-01-01 |
| 29 | DI: Saturday Night and Sunday Morning – CASH EYE | MANGA CANON | 2004-02-07 |
| 30 | DU: Natural Enemy – NATURAL ENEMY | MANGA CANON | 2004-02-07 |
| 31 | IN: Those Who Have the Motive – INDUCTANCE | MANGA CANON | 2004-03-06 |
| 32 | DI: Latent Heat Source – EXCAVATION | MANGA CANON | 2004-03-06 |
| 33 | DU: The Rhapsodic Melody of a Bygone Nation – 239Pu | MANGA CANON | 2004-04-03 |
| 34 | DI: Vegetarian Dinner – FAKE FOOD | MANGA CANON | 2004-04-03 |
| 35 | DU: The Hope Named Despair – AMBIVALENCE | MANGA CANON | 2004-05-01 |
| 36 | DI: One Angry Man – TRIAL | MANGA CANON | 2004-05-01 |
| 37 | IN: Grass Labyrinth – AFFECTION | MANGA CANON | 2004-06-05 |
| 38 | IN: To Those Without Even a Name... – SELECON | MANGA CANON | 2004-06-05 |
| 39 | DI: Face – MAKE UP | MANGA CANON | 2004-07-03 |
| 40 | DI: Beware the Left Eye – POKER FACE | MANGA CANON | 2004-07-03 |
| 41 | DI: Afternoon of the Machines – PAT. | MANGA CANON | 2004-08-07 |
| 42 | IN: The Fact of Being There – ANOTHER CHANCE | MANGA CANON | 2004-08-07 |
| 43 | DI: Mother and Child – RED DATA | MANGA CANON | 2004-09-04 |
| 44 | DI: Angel's Poem – TRANS PARENT | MANGA CANON | 2004-09-04 |
| 45 | IN: Chain Reaction of Symmetry – CHAIN REACTION | MANGA CANON | 2004-10-02 |
| 46 | IN: Confusion at the North End – FABRICATE FOG | MANGA CANON | 2004-10-02 |
| 47 | IN: Escape in Defeat – EMBARRASSMENT | MANGA CANON | 2004-11-06 |
| 48 | DU: Abandoned City – REVERSAL PROCESS | MANGA CANON | 2004-11-06 |
| 49 | IN: The Day the Bridge Falls – MARTIAL LAW | MANGA CANON | 2004-12-04 |
| 50 | IN: Aerial Bombing of Dejima – NUCLEAR POWER | MANGA CANON | 2005-12-04 |
| 51 | IN: To the Other Side of Paradise – THIS SIDE OF JUSTICE | MANGA CANON | 2005-01-08 |
| 52 | IN: Return to Patriotism – ENDLESS∞GIG | MANGA CANON | 2005-01-08 |
| 53 | Solid State Society | MANGA CANON | 2006-09-01 |
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Plot
The story of this anime takes place in futuristic Japan in the city of Nihama shi. The whole story is set in the year 2030. It tells the story of an exclusive force doing special operations called Public Security Section-9. This series mainly focuses on the spoiled agents of Section-9, who were a part of the military and police, respectively. They observe how each case involving the military and police affects them personally. This chaos leads to a very hideous figure named “The Laughing Man”.
Now, if you haven’t watched this anime, you must be wondering what Section-9 is. Well, it’s a very elite anti-smuggling task force that is committed to the task of preventing acts of terrorism and other such crimes through technology. OOH! So, they have portrayed technology as evil. So, they investigate such cases related to cyberbrain hacking, etc . And now that you have come to know about the plot, let’s dwell a bit into the characters! Let me tell you about some of the main and highlighted characters in this series! Let’s go!
Main Characters
Motoko Kusanagi
Motoko Kusanagi is one of the main characters of the series. She’s known as the leader of Public Security. She’s also a part of Section-9 and she’s a cyborg too! When she was serving in the Japan Ground Self Defense Force, she got back her rank of “major”. Atsuko Tanka is her voice actress. The fun fact about this girl is that her personality has been portrayed differently in manga, anime, and movies. Her physique and character have been portrayed in a different way in each of the categories.
When it comes to her personality, she’s quite commanding. However, she often insults her troops. For instance, she called Aramaki “Ape-Faced.” I’m laughing so hard right now! Anyways, you all must be thinking, why does she look so emotionless? That’s not true! She smiles very often and has a habit of sticking her tongue out. Overall, she’s quite cute and she does this peace or victory sign for her boyfriend. Isn’t that the cutest thing you’ve ever heard? To be honoest, her personality is much more than it’s portrayed. Let’s move on to the next character now!
Togusa
Togusa is the male character that has been shown very prominently throughout the anime. He’s the only guy who hasn’t gone through the experiment of Section-9. Does that mean he’s not a cyborg? YES! He’s referred to as “natural.” Though, he’s known to have a cyberbrain since in the manga he’s cybernetic.
The sad fact about this guy is that he’s married and has a daughter too. His personality, just like Makoto’s, varies between the manga, movies, and anime categories. He’s a serious guy who wants to be friends with Batou and wants to work with him too. Togusa solved the Laughing Man case. He’s definitely uncorrupted, and by profession, he’s a detective.
Batou
Batou is known to be the second best male character in the anime. He’s a cool fighter and works under Section-9 as well. He used to be a part of the military, so, he’s got diverse knowledge about weapons and his strategies work really well!
He’s famous for being a light-hearted person. However, he also has a serious side to him. Batou frequently jokes around with Makoto. His styling and skills definitely deserve applause. So, put your hands together for Batou! *claps*
Saito
Saito is the main sniper of Section-9. He’s one of the least cyber brained members. His accuracy and precision when it comes to shooting is worth-appreciating. He has a prosthetic left eye. It was replaced with “hawkeye.” It’s no wonder he’s such a good shooter. Isn’t that right? He has the ability to think by putting himself in the shoes of his enemies. That’s how he predicts their next move. That’s pretty smart of him, right? So, his abilities make him stand out more than any other character in Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex.
Conclusion
If you find this anime interesting, do let us know in the comments below. Also, make sure to watch Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex since it’s different from many other cyborg-related anime. I’m sure you won’t regret watching it! Share it with your friends as well. Stay tuned for more content. See you guys on the next blog!
