The original classic anime film Ghost in the Shell has been remastered to release toĀ Blu-ray Disc on March 14, 2017. The special edition, coinciding with the theatrical release of Ghost in the Shell (2017) will be packaged in aĀ limited edition steelbook case withĀ exclusive Mondo artwork
Funimation is also re-releasing the original Ghost in the Shell filmĀ to theaters for a limited runĀ on February 7th and 8th.
Synopsis:
A female cybernetic government agent, Major Motoko Kusanagi, and the Internal Bureau of Investigations are hot on the trail of āThe Puppet Master,ā a mysterious and threatening computer virus capable of infiltrating human hosts. Together, with her fellow agents from Section 9, they embark on a high-tech race against time to capture the omnipresent entity.Ā Ghost in the Shell took the world by storm in the mid-90ās, exhibiting a new dimension of anime with unprecedented, mesmerizing cinematic expression. Seamlessly merging traditional animation with the latest computer graphic imagery, this stunning sci-fi spectacle challenged the boundaries of mainstream animation with detailed artistic expression and a uniquely intelligent story line. Veteran director Mamoru Oshii skillfully creates the ultimate anime experience in this futuristic masterpiece based on the groundbreaking comic book by Masamune Shirow.