

Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Alternative Architecture (2015)
攻殻機動隊 ARISE ALTERNATIVE ARCHITECTURE
Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed for adults. May include graphic violence, explicit sexual activity, or strong language.
Overview
The story follows Motoko Kusanagi, a highly skilled member of the military, whom upon meeting Daisuke Aramaki, a current chief of the Public Security Section 9, in less than desirable conditions struggles to clear her name whilst forming her own independent team with the highest priority under the sponsorship and guidance of the chief Aramaki himself.
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Current Season

Season 1
A TV anime version of Ghost in the Shell: Arise. The first eight episodes are an edited version of the four movies while the last two features a new arc called "Pyrophoric Cult."












