Ghost in the Shell

Study Questions

Production Information

Cast Information


Study Questions

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Production Information

This film is based on the original story and manga by Masamune Shirow, who also wrote Appleseed, Black Magic M-66, and Dominion.

The director, Mamoru Oshii aslo directed Patlabor, Patlabor 2, Maroko, and Twilight Q among others.

The japanese title of this film is Kokaku Kidotai.

Have a look at the official website for Ghost in the Shell. This site also includes a number of links to special sites, where you can find information about the technical designs for the film, and even specific drawings of the weapons and mechs.

You can read an interview with the director, Mamoru Oshii at Alles magazine.


Cast Information


For voice credit information, look at the Internet Movie Database. Their listings include the voice credits for both the Japaese and the Engilsh versions.

Character names
Major Motoko Kusanagi
Bateau
Section 9 Department Chief Aramaki
Project 2501 aka 'The Puppet Master'
Togusa
Section 6 Department Chief
Ishikawa
Dr. Willis





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