Genre: Sci-fi

Creator/Studio: Masamune Shirow/Production IG

Company: Bandai/Manga Entertainment

DVD Info: 26 episodes, 2+ volumes

Summary: With the events concerning the Laughing Man behind them, Section 9 now has to investigate a plot by the the Individual 11 against Japan's first female prime minister.

The Good: All the stuff you liked from the 1st season's still here: the intrigue, the suspense, the drama, and Yoko Kanno's still-mesmerizing music score.

The Bad: If you've never seen the first season or the movies, it's not a good time to jump in.

Offensive Material: Some sexuality and graphic violence, as well as strong language.

Overall: If you've enjoyed Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex thus far, go ahead and start the 2nd gig. Otherwise, watch at least the first season before starting.

My Review: 4.0 Category: C

Note: Ghost in the Shell: Stand-Alone Complex is inspired by the movie Ghost in the Shell, which was based on the manga of the same name published in America by Dark Horse. A sequel called Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence is availabe from Dreamworks. Other titles created by Masamune Shirow include Appleseed and Dominion Tank Police. Production IG also created all the Ghost in the Shell movies, as well as Love Hina and Dead Leaves. Yoko Kanno's music has appeared in Please Save My Earth, Vision of Escaflowne, Cowboy Bebop, RahXephon, Memories, andWolf's Rain. Other titles created by Production IG include: Ghost in the Shell 1 & 2, Appleseed, Love Hina, and Pilot Candidate.