See also: Ghost in the Shell.

With the lines between humanity and technology blurred, new-aged cyber criminals find their way out of the shadows and into the forefront of the criminal pool. A new department known as Section 9 is created to combat these near-impossible-to-catch criminals and put them behind bars. However, catching these cyber crooks may not be the only problem in front of them. As each case unravels, it forces them to question the very issues concerning the melding of the new-age technology and if humanity can survive...

Originally meant to be 26 episode anime series, the ratings is strong enough for investors to plunk in more money for second series, namely Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Second Gig which just recently concluded its run in Japanese TV. This speaks volume about popularity of the franchise and this series did not disappoint at all. Delightfully deep and serious for discerning viewer, it has enough multilayered symbolisms to chew on and digest. Sophisticated and generally impatient for those who did not grasp it, the anime rushes into story while beguiling more intelligent viewer with well spun tale.

The story drew heavily from real life examples of Japanese symbiotic political economy corruption tie in like Recruit Scandal and Toshiba illegal technology transfer.