Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex sits in the top 8% of Japan seriess on this catalog — ranked #359 of 4,579 by TMDB audience score.
Synopsis
攻殻機動隊 STAND ALONE COMPLEX
In the future when technological enhancements and robotics are a way of life, Major Motoko Kusanagi and Section 9 take care of the jobs that are too difficult for the police. Section 9 employs hackers, sharpshooters, detectives and cyborgs all in an effort to thwart cyber criminals and their plans to attack the innocent.
Audience Engagement
323 audience reviews — more than 90% of Japan seriess in our index.
Popularity sits at the 100th percentile among Japan seriess.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #359 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (92nd percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +1.3 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Animation productions specifically: #308 of 2,532 (top 12%).
Also On ANIMAX
Other series that aired on ANIMAX.
Other Titles From Production I.G
Animation + Sci-Fi & Fantasy in Japan
719 Japan titles in our catalog blend the Animation and Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres. Below: the top-rated of them (excluding Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex itself).
The 2001–2003 Japan Window
Among 247 Japan seriess we catalog from this window, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex places #18 — near the top of its class.
The 2000s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year across the 2000s in Japan, 1020 titles in total. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex premiered alongside 81 others.
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 81 other Japan seriess in 2002.
The 1453rd Japan title from Japan we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1899).
Our Japan catalog contains 4,579 titles in total (1,671 seriess).
Broadcast Timeline
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| All Production Countries | Japan, United States of America |
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Production I.G, Bandai Visual, Bandai Entertainment, dentsu, JVCKenwood Victor Entertainment |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 2 / 52 |
| Release Date | October 1, 2002 |
| Official Site | v-storage.bnarts.jp |
Questions Answered
When did Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex end?
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex finished its run with its final episode airing on January 8, 2005.
Where did Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex air?
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex aired on ANIMAX, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.



























