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Ghost in the Shell (1995)

Ghost in the Shell
If a technological feat is possible, man will do it. Almost as if it's wired into the core of our being.
—Major Motoko Kusanagi
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A classic upon its release, the title sequence to Ghost in the Shell is a curious mix of 8-bit type animation, then-hi-tech CGI, dreamy anime and naked torsos, all set to composer Kenji Kawai's intimidating, minimalist score. It follows the construction of a cyborg from the inside out, first embracing a cold, tech-heavy aesthetic as the robot’s inner-core is assembled, feathering into softer imagery and warmer colors as the cyborg takes on a more human form, soon emerging from the mechanical womb as a young woman.

  • Credits

Director: Mamoru Oshii

Music: Kenji Kawai

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Title sequence

  • Category

    Film
  • Styles

    1990s, 2D, 3D, CGI, character animation, macroscopic, main title, microscopic
Ghost in the Shell
  • Film Director

    Mamoru Oshii
  • Release Date

    March 29, 1996
  • Aspect Ratio

    1.85:1
  • Studio

    Production I.G.
  • Country

    Japan
  • Language

    Japanese
  • Reviews

    Reviews on Letterboxd
  • IMDb has full details

Article

  • Writer

    Ben Radatz
  • Published

    February 6, 2012

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