No , the Ghost in the Shell films were produced by Production I.G. and directed by Mamoru Oshii - see links .
If you meant which film preceded the anime series then it would have been Ghost in the Shell itself and then Ghost in the Shell 2 : Innocence which spawned the series Ghost in the Shell : Stand Alone Complex 1st and 2nd Gigs then the film Solid State Society . The Manga, by Masamune Shirow , came before them all and was later adapted into the films and series as well as three prose books . The movies and TV series are set in alternate universes. Ghost in the Shell is set in 2029 and Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence takes place 3 years later in 2032. The television series starts off in the year 2030. However, the third film Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. Solid State Society follows up on many of the events that ended the second season Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd GIG. The films and series were set within different timelines ~ see related link below .
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Discovery. If you like that show, watch Ghost Adventures on the Travel Channel.
An apparition which looks most like the late king - a ghost.
Yes , it is not necessary to watch the films or series to understand Ghost in the Shell: Arise .
The two "Ghost in the Shell" films are essentially the same . To watch one is the same as watching the other . In so saying the 2.0 edition does have some differences such as several characters have different voice over actors and the film has been re-visioned with more CGI .I would watch the 2.0 version and consider it the definitive edition since the original director Mamoru Oshii had creative control over the 2.0 edition .A friendly reminder that "Ghost in the Shell" has a sequel titled "Ghost in the Shell 2 : Innocence" .Additionally , a live action "Ghost in the Shell" film is due to be released sometime in 2011 .
The duration of Ghost in the Shell is 1.33 hours.
Ghost in the Shell : Stand Alone Complex 1st and 2nd Gigs .
Ghost in the Shell was created on 1995-11-18.
Ghost in the Shell - film - was created on 1995-10-18.
People that that Ghost in the Shell was a real thing. This is a TV show.
Not yet.
No , unless the upcoming live action version of Ghost in the Shell generates enough interest .
Ghost in the Shell Arise - Border 1 Ghost Pain - 2013 is rated/received certificates of: South Korea:15
There are a number of 'Ghost in the Shell' OSTs and music associated with the anime series and films . ~ See related link below .
No , the Ghost in the Shell films were produced by Production I.G. and directed by Mamoru Oshii - see links .