Guide Note

Ghost in the Shell is an ongoing philosophical manga series set in a future populated by cyborgs, robots, and sentient AIs. It explores the nature of human existence and the soul. It has since been adapted to several films, a television series, novels and video games.

Fast Facts

Created By: Masamune Shirow
Publisher: Kodansha | Dark Horse Comics
Schedule: Monthly
Format: Ongoing
Publication Dates: Series 1: May 1989 - November 1991 | Series 2: 1997-present | Series 1.5: 1991-1996
Influenced concepts in The Matrix

Synopsis

Ghost in the Shell focuses around the hunt for "The Puppet Master", a ghost hacker who takes control of people's minds and uses them to commit crimes.

Characters

Motoko Kusanagi - Cyborg in charge of Public Security Section 9
The Puppet Master - Ghost hacker who hacks into human minds and gets them to commit crimes
Batou - Second in command under Kusanagi
Fuchikoma - Artificially intelligent tank utilized by Section 9

Categories

Entertainment | Comics | Comic Books | Manga

View Note History

Ghost in the Shell Manga

The Mahalo Top 7

Wikipedia: Ghost in the Shell | Ghost in the Shell 2 | Ghost in the Shell 1.5
Dark Horse Discover: Ghost in the Shell | Ghost in the Shell 2 | Ghost in the Shell 1.5
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AnimeNewsNetwork: Ghost in the Shell | Ghost in the Shell 2
Comic Book DB: Ghost in the Shell Manga | Ghost in the Shell 2 | Ghost in the Shell 1.5
The Grand Comics Database Project: Ghost in the Shell | Ghost in the Shell 2 | Ghost in the Shell 1.5
Fan Site: Ghost in the Shell

Ghost in the Shell News

Google News: Ghost in the Shell Manga
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The Hollywood Reporter: "Starz boxes up package" (2007)

Ghost in the Shell History

Dark Horse Discover: Ghost in the Shell 1.5 Preview
Wikipedia: Ghost in the Shell Manga and Anime Franchise
Wikipedia: Ghost in the Shell Philosophy
Wikiquote: Ghost in the Shell Quotes

Ghost in the Shell Images

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animelab.com: Ghost in the Shell Gallery

Ghost in the Shell Reviews and Articles

Anime Boredom: Ghost in the Shell Reviews
Advanced Media Network: Ghost in the Shell Novel preview
Comics Worth Reading: "Smithsonian Manga to Anime Seminar" (2007)
Dark Horse Discover: Ghost in the Shell 1.5 Preview(2007)
Ain't it Cool News: Ghost in the Shell 1.5 Review

Ghost in the Shell Spin-offs

Ghost in the Shell Film

Wikipedia: Ghost in the Shell
Wikipedia: Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
Wikipedia: Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. Solid State Society

Ghost in the Shell Television Series

Wikipedia: Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
Wikipedia: Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG

Ghost in the Shell Video Games

Wikipedia: Ghost in the Shell - Playstation
Wikipedia: Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Playstation 2 | PSP

Ghost in the Shell Novels

Wikipedia: After the Long Goodbye
Wikipedia: The Lost Memory | Revenge of the Cold Machines | White Maze

Ghost in the Shell Fan Sites, Blogs and Message Boards

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The Elderly Gamer Blog: Ghost in the Shell 2nd Edition Manga
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Fan Site: Ghost in the Shell

Ghost in the Shell Merchandise

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