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Summary In the year 2029, cybernetic government agent, Major Motoko Kusanagi and the Internal Bureau of Investigations are hot on the trail of “The Puppet Master”—a mysterious and threatening computer virus is capable of infiltrating human hosts. Working closely with her fellow agents from Section 9, the Major embarks on a high-tech race against...

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Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 14 Critic Reviews
76
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 223 User Ratings
8.4
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Summary In the year 2029, cybernetic government agent, Major Motoko Kusanagi and the Internal Bureau of Investigations are hot on the trail of “The Puppet Master”—a mysterious and threatening computer virus is capable of infiltrating human hosts. Working closely with her fellow agents from Section 9, the Major embarks on a high-tech race against...

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 14 Critic Reviews
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7% Mixed
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7% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 14 Critic Reviews
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86% Positive
12 Reviews
7% Mixed
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7% Negative
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Universal Acclaim Based on 223 User Ratings
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9% Mixed
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Universal Acclaim Based on 223 User Ratings
8.4
87% Positive
193 Ratings
9% Mixed
20 Ratings
4% Negative
10 Ratings

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Production Company Kôdansha, Bandai Visual Company, Manga Entertainment, Production I.G.
Release Date Mar 29, 1996
Duration 1 h 23 m
Rating TV-MA
Tagline It found a voice... now it needs a body.
Annie Awards
5 Nominations
World Animation Celebration
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Fantasporto
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations