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StartedSep 23, 2005
FinishedSep 23, 2005

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攻殻機動隊 Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man

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7.6
Rating
OVA
Type
160 min
Duration
Finished Airing
Status
SUB 1
DUB 1
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In 2024, the terrorist incident known as "The Laughing Man Incident" occurred in which Ernest Serano, president of the groundbreaking micromachine company, Sereno Genomics, was kidnapped and ransomed. One day, the case having remained unsolved for six years, Detective Yamaguchi, who has been investigating "The Laughing Man Incident," sends word that he wants to meet with Togusa from Public Safety Section 9. However, soon after sending this message, Yamaguchi, crucial to the success of the case, dies in an accident. Many days pass and in the midst of a police interview relay concerning suspicions behind interceptors, a forewarning is received from "The Laughing Man" of his next crime. The incorporeal hacker begins to move once again. (Source: Anime News Network)

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StatusFinished Airing
Score7.6
TypeOVA
Duration160 min
AiredSep 23, 2005
StudioProduction I.G
Japanese攻殻機動隊 Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man
SynonymsGhost in the Shell: STAND ALONE COMPLEX Movie, Koukaku Kidoutai STAND ALONE COMPLEX The Laughing Man
CountryJP
Total Episodes1
FormatOVA

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About Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man

If you are hunting for a new action series, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man (攻殻機動隊 Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man) deserves a look (2005). The setup goes like this. What the story covers: In 2024, the terrorist incident known as "The Laughing Man Incident" occurred in which Ernest Serano, president of the groundbreaking micromachine company, Sereno Genomics, was kidnapped and ransomed. One day, the case having remained unsolved for six years, Detective Yamaguchi, who has been investigating "The Laughing Man Incident," sends word that he wants to meet with Togusa from Public Safety Section 9.

Beyond that: However, soon after sending this message, Yamaguchi, crucial to the success of the case, dies in an accident. Many days pass and in the midst of a police interview relay concerning suspicions behind interceptors, a forewarning is received from "The Laughing Man" of his next crime. The incorporeal hacker kicks off to move once again.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Motoko Kusanagi, voiced by Atsuko Tanaka, leads the cast you will follow most closely. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 1 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production I.G is the studio behind Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.6/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Voice casting, including Atsuko Tanaka as Motoko Kusanagi, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2005, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.

Characters & Voice Actors

Motoko Kusanagi
Motoko Kusanagi
Main
Atsuko Tanaka
Atsuko Tanaka
Japanese
Warai Otoko
Warai Otoko
Supporting
Batou
Batou
Main
Akio Ootsuka
Akio Ootsuka
Japanese
Togusa
Togusa
Main
Kouichi Yamadera
Kouichi Yamadera
Japanese
Pazu
Pazu
Supporting
Takashi Onozuka
Takashi Onozuka
Japanese
Saitou
Saitou
Supporting
Tooru Ookawa
Tooru Ookawa
Japanese
Borma
Borma
Supporting
Tarou Yamaguchi
Tarou Yamaguchi
Japanese
Ishikawa
Ishikawa
Supporting
Yutaka Nakano
Yutaka Nakano
Japanese
Daisuke Aramaki
Daisuke Aramaki
Main
Osamu Saka
Osamu Saka
Japanese
Tachikoma
Tachikoma
Supporting
Sakiko Tamagawa
Sakiko Tamagawa
Japanese
Aoi
Aoi
Supporting
Kouichi Yamadera
Kouichi Yamadera
Japanese
Kubota
Kubota
Supporting
Taimei Suzuki
Taimei Suzuki
Japanese
Daido
Daido
Supporting
Yamaguchi
Yamaguchi
Supporting
Nogi
Nogi
Supporting
Niimi
Niimi
Supporting
Hisashi Imakurusu
Hisashi Imakurusu
Supporting
Ernest Serano
Ernest Serano
Supporting
Sano
Sano
Supporting
Kuroha
Kuroha
Supporting
Marta
Marta
Supporting
Gayle Yasuoka
Gayle Yasuoka
Supporting
Phoebe
Phoebe
Supporting
Kaho Kouda
Kaho Kouda
Japanese

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