Fortunately this isn't how it played out and the sci-fi plot is well established in a future of biomechanical upgrades and cyborgs. Watching the first few minutes of this film (where the Major strips off) had me thinking that this was going to be just what I feared. I have gotten it into my head that modern Magna tends to be all about big machines, extreme violence and naked, large-chested women, so I tend not to have followed it for many, many years and instead have limited myself to those films from years ago. Overall, amazing, one of the best of its kind. I can understand why some may be underwhelmed by the ending, first time I saw Ghost in the Shell I was, but now I don't have a problem with it, and even if I did it would not stop me from loving this film any less than I do.

The story is unique and compelling right from the start to the end, the characters engage and the voice work(more in the subbed rather than dubbed version) is very dynamic. The script is one that really makes you think, it's a very ambitious and thoughtful one with its scientific and philosophical elements. The score is one of all-time favourites, I love music(especially film music, classical and opera) and from the enchanting melodies and vocals Ghost in the Shell is no exception, really drawing you in.

The animation is breathtaking to watch, ethereal, fluid and very detailed. In fact Ghost in the Shell is not just one of the finest anime films not to have Studio Ghibli's name on it, but also ever. I very much enjoy and appreciate anime, and Ghost in the Shell is no exception.

Ghost in the shell 1995