Review of Ghost in the Shell (1995) by Jy S — 09 May 2009

Mamoru Oshii brings to life an animation with much to offer in the way of science fiction and action. Ghost in the Shell is an instant anime classic.At just around 80 minutes, the story has a lot going for it.

The futuristic setting is just the start. The only huge problem with the story is the fact that one needs to pay close attention to keep on track with what is going on. At the same time, it also does get a bit technical, however it is unique and interesting.

The pacing is moderate, but it is never boring. There is a decent amount of action and the choreography is fantastic. Once again, the futuristic setting is a positive for these scenes.Visually, the characters and settings look great.

There is no holding back on the violence and nudity either.The voice acting is effectively chosen as the characters do have voices to match their looks and personalities. The main character of Motoko Kusanagi AKA Major, is one that is highly memorable and a hands down leader for the section 9 task force.

Ghost in the Shell, while a bit short, has an engrossing story, great direction, and memorable characters to warrant a watch. This is a must see for science fiction anime fanatics.