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It’s not just the subject matter that makes Mamoru Oshii’s film stand out so much: it’s also its design and score. The film’s frank examination of what it means to be human and our dependence – even over-reliance – on technology is also reflective of today’s society, so it’s no wonder that the anime still feels current so long after its release. It may have been released over 20 years ago but the film feels fresh even now, especially since shows such as Westworld are exploring similar notions of self-aware AI. When it comes to anime that have redefined the way the genre is seen, Ghost in the Shell is undoubtedly at the top. Working as part of Section 9’s covert police division, she is tasked with finding the hacker who seems to have also developed an interest in her, but this is easier said than done.

With her own robotic body and human brain, Major starts to wonder if she can still call herself human, when she’s unsure whether her memories are even her own. There has been an increase in cases of fabricated memories, of cyborgs whose “ghosts” are manipulated and used to fulfil the agenda of cyber-hacker the Puppet Master. What is it that makes us human? Is it our place in society? Our thoughts and memories? These questions are at the heart of 1995 anime classic Ghost in the Shell, as its lead character, and cyborg, Major Motoko Kusanagi (Atsuko Tanaka) starts to question her existence in Japan’s technologically advanced society in 2029. With 2017’s remake arriving in cinemas, we look back at the original Ghost in the Shell – and where you can watch it online. Watch Ghost in the Shell online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Google Play

Cast: Atsuko Tanaka, Akio Otsuka, Iemasa Kayumi, Koichi Yamadera.

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