Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
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It is the year 2029, and as many rush to embrace thechanges that cybernetic technology bring to mankind,the seedier side of humanity is even quicker to takeadvantage of it. This series follows Public PeaceSection 9, a government organization that plays behindthe scenes to stop the worst of these criminals. JoinMajor Motoko Kusanagi and her team as they take youthrough an incredibly vivid world filled with plots ofsuch depth and intrigue as is seldom seen.
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Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
- Movie
- 2000
Constable Fuse is part of an elite Special Forces unit known as the Capital Police whose mission is to maintain peace during a time of civil unrest. Fuse becomes entangled within a web of intrigue and politics between the Capital Police, the government intelligence bureau, and a secret society known as Jin-Roh – the Wolf Brigade.
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add recBoth Jin-Roh and GitS:SAC thrust their viewers into the midst of a fast-paced, and at times disorienting, world of futuristic politics and counter-terrorism. Viewers who enjoy unlocking the dense intellectualism of either show, and appreciate the heart-pounding action that serves to break up what would otherwise be recondite, will surely enjoy the other.
Aside from the superficial similarities (which might be lumped into the category of 'futuristic law enforcement), both GITS: SAC and Jin Roh share some similar themes. They take a look not only into the nature of society, but also at what it means to be human.
Ergo Proxy
- TV (23 eps)
- 2006
In a futuristic world almost barren of life, mankind is confined to mechanized domed cities where A.I.’s control all aspects of life. In this world, humans are no longer born, they are manufactured in a production line; and alongside them live androids known as autoreivs. Within one of these domed sanctuaries named Romdeau lives Re-l Mayer, one of a few citizens who aren’t entirely prevented from thinking. Her grandfather's prominent position and the affection of the scientist Daedalus have left her more free will than is normally allowed, but Re-l has started to question the sanctity of the city and the citizens' perfect way of life. With mysterious beings known as proxies causing havoc and a man named Vincent causing great influence on her life, Re-l must travel outside of the city to find the answers she seeks and discover the mystery behind "the awakening".
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add recGhost in the Shell and Ergo Proxy are both amazing series for a lot of the same reasons. They are both set in the future, where robot technology is rampant and where humans are no more than numbers. Ergo Proxy also has an animation style close to Ghost in the Shell.
Both Ergo Proxy and GITS: SAC are anime that have an element of action in them, but also focus on very intricate plot. The theme that links together these two series is that of existentialism, mainly focused through the female protagonists of both shows.
Another prominent shared theme running throughout both anime is that of the dystopian worlds they are both set in. While the episodes in GITS: SAC are more "stand alone" than those in Ergo Proxy, if you liked one, you should at least be interested in the other.
Being a lover of dark looking anime, I can not do anything less than recommend in a pretty strong way this seriesI can assure you that both of them will make you have that ...what da' heck is happening here? - feeling
Another characteristic they share is the attractive, detective-like, female leading person wich gets involved with everykind of underground info.
Also if you're in the human-cyborg-relation-in-a-future-world mood this pair is exactly what you are looking for! Both of them totally worth of your time!
Although Ergo Proxy has a slightly "darker" mood to it, both of those animes are similiar in many ways. Future of humanity which relies every aspect of its life on machines and AI. Lots of gun shooting, mysterious plot that gets you hooked before you realise it. If you liked one of them, you'll definetely like the other one.
Ergo proxy and GITS: SAC show a cyberpunk view of a futuristic society, fully recomended for cyberpunk lovers :D.The storylines have several similarities, for example the police environment, the woman main character ( Lil or the Major), the tech-invasive human interventions, etc.
Cowboy Bebop
Follow interstellar bounty hunters Spike Spiegel and Jet Black as they scour the galaxy for criminals with prices on their heads. Hoping to escape their past, they live on the spaceship Bebop, but it's a dangerous business and old enemies don't forget easily. Allies come from unlikely sources, however, as they find comrades in the beautiful swindler Faye Valentine, the genius child hacker Ed and the genetically engineered 'data dog' Ein. Will they be able to help each other though their respective struggles, or is their fate really inevitable?
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add recIf you're the type who likes an "open series" anime, meaning that each episode is not a "to be continued" story, then you will like both Cowboy Bebop and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex. Both center around an agency type group who carry out a new task in every other episode.
The future is what matters in Cowboy Bebop and Ghost in the Shell. Cowboy Bebop has the same action and great music that Ghost in the Shell had, as well as great character development. The opening of Cowboy Bebop might just make you a new jazz fan, while the ending mellows you out. The main character, Spike, will keep you thrilled every time he gets into a fight. Ride along with the cowboy and have fun!
If characters from anime series could be reincarnated, then CB and GITS:SAC provide a perfect example. I'm sure if Spike and Jet combined into a smart but reckless character, they'd be Batou; and if Ed were a machine, she'd definitely be a Tachikoma. CB has more comedy and GITS has more action, but both have great overall storylines... and honestly, who can resist Yoko Kanno soundtracks?
These animes are both thought provoking, and character oriented. Each series has several stand alone episodes intertwined within the entire story arc. If you like getting to know the characters and becoming attached to them, you will love this series.
Witch Hunter Robin
- TV (26 eps)
- 2002
STN is a secret organization charged with capturing witches of all ages who misuse their inate ability of the Craft. Its newest recruit is a young girl named Robin, who wields the same power that she is helping to control. While skillful at their ability to detain quickly, the number of witches keeps seeming to increase, and the misuse of power grows stronger, casting a shadow of doubt as to what is really going on. For STN, there is much work ahead, and for Robin, her troubles are just beginning...
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add recBoth shows are about small, elite teams fighting secret wars in the shadows against mysterious enemies. They share a similar beautiful quality of realistic animation, and have similar deliberately-paced storytelling. GITS:SAC is perhaps a bit more action-oriented, while WHR is focused more on characters and mystery-solving. If you enjoy story arcs that take a while to get going, but deliver in the end, both of these shows are worth a look.
If you liked either 1 of these two anime then you'l probably like the other. They both have simmilar story ellements. They are both about a team in a special agency who deal with problems related to their field. Both serires have a female lead who is "special" compared to the rest of the team. The main difference between the two is that where Witch Hunter Robin is Witchcraft, GITS SAC is cyber terrorism.
Both Ghost in the Shell: SAC and Witch Hunter Robin are semi-episodic shows that focus on secretive teams of specialists tasked with hunting down dangerous elements of society. The two shows also deal with complex politicking, both within and without the main characters' organisations. People who enjoy these elements in one show are likely to appreciate the other.
Death Note
Have you ever felt like the world would be a better place if certain people weren’t around? Such grim daydreams might occur when watching the dismal daily news, but on one fateful day, Yagami Light finds that these daydreams can become reality. By pure happenstance, he comes across a black notebook entitled "Death Note", whose text within states that whoever's name is written on its pages will die. With the aid of the death god Ryuk, Light takes it upon himself to rid the world of its corruption, ushering in a new era of purity one death at a time. But as Ryuk foretells, Light's actions will not go unchallenged...
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add recSimilar to Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, Death Note is one of the few Anime that I have seen that is intelligent and completely unpredictable. The storyline takes you on a twisting adventure, and ends up how you would probably least expect it from the onset. The subject material of Death Note, like Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, is more adult-oriented...not in a sexual way, but, instead, in an intellectual way. In order to fully appreciate the intricacy of both Death Note and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, you need more than ecchi-craving hot air between your two ears. If you are looking for a creative plot-line, intense action, adult situations, and the kind of suspense that was built in Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, Death Note is a must see. I guarantee, you won't be dissapointed!
What these series have in common is that their main plot features an entity who views the world as 'corrupted'.
Said entity is also posseses incredible abilities that make him/her/it nigh all-powerful in their respective universes. And extremely hard to catch. But in both series, there are people sent to hunt them.
The main difference in execution though, is that DN's storyline is continuous, while GitS:SAC's is broken up the main plot, as well as a couple of stand-alone episodes that are unrelated to it. Also, DN is told from the perspective of the 'hunted', while GitS:SAC's events unfold through the eyes of the hunters.
And finally, both are relatively heavy on dialogue (sometimes excessively, in my opinion) and rather mature of tone.
After watching Death Note, I was looking out for another anime that would evoke the same thrill. An anime that would keep me thinking, looking for clues, and trying to guess where the plot was headed next.
Stand Alone Complex was that anime.
The sense of mystery that I got with Death Note was also sustained throughout S.A.C. (and its 2nd Gig, it's worth mentioning), and I sensed a great depth in the amount of thought put in by the teams behind them.
In addition, the character development is fantastic in both. Death Note focuses mainly on the development of its two main characters, Yagami Light and L, and the result is phenomenal. While not -quite- equaling Death Note on those terms (it'd be impossible!), it's obvious that the same level of care and attention has been extended to the "core" members of Section 9 in S.A.C.
