"Director: Mamoru Oshii"

• Ghost In The Shell 4K - Standard Edition | Blu Ray | (27/09/2021) from £14.21   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Exclusive Art by Matt Ferguson Celebrate one of the most critically acclaimed anime films of all time in 4K Ultra HD! 2029: A female 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 capable of infiltrating human hosts. Together with her fellow agents from Section 9, Kusanagi embarks on a high-tech race against time to capture the omnipresent entity. Director Mamoru Oshii's award-winning cyber-tech thriller, based on the comic book by Shirow Masamune, is lauded as one of the leading Japanese animation films ever!. Brand new special features include: Full-length audio commentary of GHOST IN THE SHELL. Participants include: Mary Claypool (Animation Writer and English Language Scriptwriter of GHOST IN THE SHELL), Eric Calderon (Animation Producer and Writer), Richard Epcar (Voice of Batou in the GHOST IN THE SHELL franchise), Charles Solomon (Animation Historian and Critic) Accessing Section 9: 25 Years into the Future Featurette Landscapes & Dreamscapes The Art and Architecture of GHOST IN THE SHELL Featurette Included: 4K UHD disc containing the movie Blu-ray Bonus discs containing: Art by Matt Ferguson Special Features Audio Commentary - Full-length audio commentary of GHOST IN THE SHELL. Participants include: Mary Claypool (Animation Writer and English Language Scriptwriter of GHOST IN THE SHELL), Eric Calderon (Animation Producer and Writer), Richard Epcar (Voice of Batou in the GHOST IN THE SHELL franchise), Charles Solomon (Animation Historian and Critic) Accessing Section 9: 25 Years into the Future - Featurette (18:41) Landscapes & Dreamscapes The Art and Architecture of GHOST IN THE SHELL Featurette (10:49) Production Report Trailers Digital Works

• Ghost In The Shell Movie Double Pack (Ghost In The Shell, Ghost In The Shell: Innocence) Blu-ray | Blu Ray | (20/03/2017) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Mamoru Oshii's landmark Ghost in the Shell (1995) largely defined the cyberpunk genre and influenced the Matrix films in the U.S. The long-awaited sequel continues the adventures of Batou, Major Kusanagi's former assistant, who was left behind when she disappeared into the cyber-realm of the Net. With his new human partner, Togusa, Batou investigates a series of bloody murders involving gynoids, robots with sexual functions. The case leads them to the headquarters of the Locus Solus company, where Batou uncovers the evil secret behind the creation of the gynoids. Innocence includes some staggeringly beautiful CG images, especially a parade depicting characters from Chinese mythology. Oshii contrasts this glittering beauty with a Blade Runner-esque dystopia. But even his skill as a director can't disguise the fact that the underdeveloped story and flat characters are far less interesting than the opulent visuals. --Charles Solomon

• Ghost In The Shell | Blu Ray | (20/03/2017) from £5.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  The skilful blending of drawn animation and computer-generated imagery excited anime fans when this science fiction mystery was released in 1995: many enthusiasts believe Ghost suggests what the future of anime will be, at least in the short term. The film is set in the not-too-distant future, when an unnamed government uses lifelike cyborgs or "enhanced" humans for undercover work. One of the key cyborgs is The Major, Motoko Kusanagi, who resembles a cross between The Terminator and a Playboy centrefold. She finds herself caught up in a tangled web of espionage and counterespionage as she searches for the mysterious superhacker known as "The Puppet Master." Mamoru Oshii directs with a staccato rhythm, alternating sequences of rapid-fire action (car chases, gun battles, explosions) with static dialogue scenes that allow the characters to sort out the vaguely mystical and rather convoluted plot. Kusanagi's final quote from I Corinthians suggests that electronic evolution may compliment and eventually supplant organic evolution. The minor nudity, profanity, and considerable violence would earn Ghost in the Shell at least a PG rating. --Charles Solomon

• Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence | DVD | (27/02/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £30.99

  A wave of homicides is striking the community of humans and cyborgs in this stylish animation.

• Ghost In The Shell 2: Innocence Blu-ray | Blu Ray | (01/10/2018) from £7.29   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  When machines learn to feel, who decides what is human? It is the year 2032 and Earth is a world where the few remaining humans coexist with artificial replicants, cyborgs and robots. Batou, a cyborg detective and his partner, Togusa are charged with investigating the bizarre case of a malfunctioning female sex droid that has murdered its owner. As they delve deeper into the investigation they are forced to confront violent Yakuza thugs, devious hackers, influential government bureaucrats and powerful corporate criminals. Painstakingly created by Production IG and director, Mamoru Oshii (G.I.T.S, Avalon, Patlabor) Innocence seamlessly combines groundbreaking 2-D and 3-D CG animation techniques to produce an action-packed, sci-fi fable of a solitary cyborg struggling to retain what's left of his humanity in a world where the human soul is gradually fading into obscurity.

• Ghost In The Shell 2.0 Redux | DVD | (26/10/2009) from £6.74   |  Saving you £16.24 (433.07%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Ghost In The Shell 2.0 (2 Disc)

• Ghost In The Shell | DVD | (20/03/2017) from £5.44   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  The skilful blending of drawn animation and computer-generated imagery excited anime fans when this science fiction mystery was released in 1995: many enthusiasts believe Ghost suggests what the future of anime will be, at least in the short term. The film is set in the not-too-distant future, when an unnamed government uses lifelike cyborgs or "enhanced" humans for undercover work. One of the key cyborgs is The Major, Motoko Kusanagi, who resembles a cross between The Terminator and a Playboy centrefold. She finds herself caught up in a tangled web of espionage and counterespionage as she searches for the mysterious superhacker known as "The Puppet Master." Mamoru Oshii directs with a staccato rhythm, alternating sequences of rapid-fire action (car chases, gun battles, explosions) with static dialogue scenes that allow the characters to sort out the vaguely mystical and rather convoluted plot. Kusanagi's final quote from I Corinthians suggests that electronic evolution may compliment and eventually supplant organic evolution. The minor nudity, profanity, and considerable violence would earn Ghost in the Shell at least a PG rating. --Charles Solomon

• Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Complete 2nd Gig | DVD | (26/02/2007) from £26.98   |  Saving you £13.01 (48.22%)   |  RRP £39.99

  Masamune Shirow's ground-breaking cyberpunk thriller returns for the smash-hit second season - Ghost In The Shell: SAC 2nd Gig! Section 9 Japan's high-mobility anti-crime unit is back in action! The Major's got her work cut out for her as she leads her team on a series of new cases now that the Laughing Man case has been closed. Brought to you by the acclaimed anime directors Mamoru Oshii (Ghost In The Shell 1 & 2 Patlabor) and Kenji Kamiyama (GITS:SAC Series 1) and theaward-winning animation staff at the acclaimed Production IG (Kill Bill Dead Leaves) studio to bring you the most exciting and highly-anticipated new series of the year.This special 26 x 25 min episode 7 disc box set is a world exclusive and will be one of The Must Have anime releases of 2007.

• Patlabor Mobile Police: Series 1 | DVD | (18/11/2013) from £15.99   |  Saving you £9.00 (36.00%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Meet the Patlabor police squad a pack of loveable loose cannons with short fuses and really big guns. They fight crime. Watch as they come together for the very first time in the ground breaking series by Mamoru Oshii that introduced the beloved Patlabor universe and made animation history!

• Ghost In The Shell 4K - Limited Edition Steelbook | Blu Ray | (27/09/2021) from £42.05   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Exclusive Art by Matt Ferguson Celebrate one of the most critically acclaimed anime films of all time in 4K Ultra HD! 2029: A female 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 capable of infiltrating human hosts. Together with her fellow agents from Section 9, Kusanagi embarks on a high-tech race against time to capture the omnipresent entity. Director Mamoru Oshii's award-winning cyber-tech thriller, based on the comic book by Shirow Masamune, is lauded as one of the leading Japanese animation films of all time. Brand new special features include: Full-length audio commentary of GHOST IN THE SHELL. Participants include: Mary Claypool (Animation Writer and English Language Scriptwriter of GHOST IN THE SHELL), Eric Calderon (Animation Producer and Writer), Richard Epcar (Voice of Batou in the GHOST IN THE SHELL franchise), Charles Solomon (Animation Historian and Critic) Accessing Section 9: 25 Years into the Future Featurette Landscapes & Dreamscapes The Art and Architecture of GHOST IN THE SHELL Featurette Box Set Includes: Steelbook with 1x UHD Disc and 1x Blu-ray disc Envelope containing 6x Artcards and 1x Matt Ferguson's Ghost in the Shell Poster All packaged in a rigid box Special Features Audio Commentary - Full length audio commentary of GHOST IN THE SHELL. Participants include: Mary Claypool (Animation Writer and English Language Scriptwriter of GHOST IN THE SHELL), Eric Calderon (Animation Producer and Writer), Richard Epcar (Voice of Batou in the GHOST IN THE SHELL franchise), Charles Solomon (Animation Historian and Critic) Accessing Section 9: 25 Years into the Future - Featurette (18:41) Landscapes & Dreamscapes The Art and Architecture of GHOST IN THE SHELL Featurette (10:49) Production Report Trailers Digital Works

• Ghost In The Shell Blu-ray - Limited Edition Steelbook | Blu Ray | (20/03/2017) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £29.99

  The skilful blending of drawn animation and computer-generated imagery excited anime fans when this science fiction mystery was released in 1995: many enthusiasts believe Ghost suggests what the future of anime will be, at least in the short term. The film is set in the not-too-distant future, when an unnamed government uses lifelike cyborgs or "enhanced" humans for undercover work. One of the key cyborgs is the Major, Motoko Kusanagi, who resembles a cross between the Terminator and a Playboy centrefold. She finds herself caught up in a tangled web of espionage and counterespionage as she searches for the mysterious superhacker known as "The Puppet Master."Mamoru Oshii directs with a staccato rhythm, alternating sequences of rapid-fire action (car chases, gun battles, explosions) with static dialogue scenes that allow the characters to sort out the vaguely mystical and rather convoluted plot. Kusanagi's final quote from I Corinthians suggests that electronic evolution may compliment and eventually supplant organic evolution. The minor nudity, profanity and considerable violence would earn Ghost in the Shell at least a PG rating. --Charles Solomon

• Ghost In The Shell (Animated) (Special Edition) | DVD | (22/09/2003) from £6.30   |  Saving you £11.69 (185.56%)   |  RRP £17.99

  The skilful blending of drawn animation and computer-generated imagery excited anime fans when this science fiction mystery was released in 1995: many enthusiasts believe Ghost suggests what the future of anime will be, at least in the short term. The film is set in the not-too-distant future, when an unnamed government uses lifelike cyborgs or "enhanced" humans for undercover work. One of the key cyborgs is The Major, Motoko Kusanagi, who resembles a cross between The Terminator and a Playboy centrefold. She finds herself caught up in a tangled web of espionage and counterespionage as she searches for the mysterious superhacker known as "The Puppet Master." Mamoru Oshii directs with a staccato rhythm, alternating sequences of rapid-fire action (car chases, gun battles, explosions) with static dialogue scenes that allow the characters to sort out the vaguely mystical and rather convoluted plot. Kusanagis final quote from I Corinthians suggests that electronic evolution may compliment and eventually supplant organic evolution. The minor nudity, profanity, and considerable violence would earn Ghost in the Shell at least a PG rating. --Charles Solomon

• Ghost In The Shell Movie Double Pack (Ghost In The Shell, Ghost In The Shell: Innocence) | DVD | (20/03/2017) from £7.09   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Mamoru Oshii's landmark Ghost in the Shell (1995) largely defined the cyberpunk genre and influenced the Matrix films in the U.S. The long-awaited sequel continues the adventures of Batou, Major Kusanagi's former assistant, who was left behind when she disappeared into the cyber-realm of the Net. With his new human partner, Togusa, Batou investigates a series of bloody murders involving gynoids, robots with sexual functions. The case leads them to the headquarters of the Locus Solus company, where Batou uncovers the evil secret behind the creation of the gynoids. Innocence includes some staggeringly beautiful CG images, especially a parade depicting characters from Chinese mythology. Oshii contrasts this glittering beauty with a Blade Runner-esque dystopia. But even his skill as a director can't disguise the fact that the underdeveloped story and flat characters are far less interesting than the opulent visuals. --Charles Solomon

• Ghost In The Shell 2 - Innocence | Blu Ray | (07/09/2009) from £4.66   |  Saving you £22.09 (761.72%)   |  RRP £24.99

  A wave of homicides is striking the community of humans and cyborgs in this stylish animation.

• Patlabor 1 And 2 | DVD | (12/05/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Patlabor 1: The Movie (1990) The year is 1999 and Tokyo's Mobile Police have a new weapon in the war on crime -- advanced robots called Labors are used to combat the criminals who would use the new technology for illegal means. The suicide of a mysterious man on the massive Babylon Project construction site sets off a cascade of events that may signal the destruction of Tokyo. What is the connection between the suicide the new Mobile Police AV-XO Zero Labor and a berserk prototype tank? When Patlabor cops Noah Izumi and Azuma Shinohara investigate an unexplained wave of rogue Labors' rampaging across the city they uncover a sinister revenge plot to infect Tokyo's eight thousand Labor population with the deadly BABEL virus. With the future of the city hanging in the balance and a typhoon poised to trigger the devastation Noah Azuma and their teammates must destroy the source of the virus the giant Babylon Project tower in Tokyo Bay in a die-hard battle to the finish. A must-see for both hard-core anime fans as well as newcomers alike. -Animeco Patlabor 2: The Movie (1993) The date is 2002 three years after the events of Patlabor 1. The destruction of a United Nations Labor team in South East Asia signals the beginning of a deadly terrorist plan that threatens to send shockwaves throughout Japan's military. With evidence of an impending military takeover the scattered members of the original SVD must gather to defend the city against danger. To make matters worse the mastermind behind the operation is none other than Nagumo's former teacher and ex-lover Tsuge. Can Nagumo stay true to her oath to uphold the law in the face of Tsuge's destructive plan for revenge? The countdown to armed revolution and panic on the streets of Tokyo begins now!

• The Sky Crawlers | DVD | (31/05/2010) from £11.98   |  Saving you £10.00 (100.10%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The Sky Crawlers is set in an alternate history where, although the world is at peace, in order to ease the tension of a populace accustomed to war and aggression, private companies contract fighter pilots to stage combat against each other for show.

• The Sky Crawlers | Blu Ray | (31/05/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  The Sky Crawlers is set in an alternate history where, although the world is at peace, in order to ease the tension of a populace accustomed to war and aggression, private companies contract fighter pilots to stage combat against each other for show.

• Ghost In The Shell 2.0/Ghost In The Shell - Innocence | Blu Ray | (26/10/2009) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £39.99

  Titles Comprise: Ghost In The Shell 2.0: In the year 2029 the search for a criminal computer genius known as The Puppet Master sends Major Motoko Kusanagi a cyborg policewoman operating as part of the covert anti-terrorist unit Public Security Section 9 on a dangerous mission leading her to a powerful artificial intelligence whose influence reaches deep into the government and who is desperately seeking a physical form to inhabit. As she delves further into the case Kusanagi is forced to contemplate the nature of her own existence: is she simply an artificial construct... or is there something more? Ghost In The Shell: Innocence: It is the year 2032 and Earth is a world where the few remaining humans coexist with cyborgs human spirits inhabiting mechanized bodies and dolls robots with no human elements whatsoever. A cyborg detective for the government's covert anti-terrorist unit Public Security Section 9 Batou is charged with investigating the bizarre case of a malfunctioning gynoid - a hyper-realistic female robot created specifically for sexual companionship - responsible for slaughtering its owner. Delving deeper and deeper into the investigation Batou and his partner Togusa are forced to confront violent Yakuza thugs devious hackers influential government bureaucrats and powerful corporate criminals. As they move closer to uncovering the mystery it slowly becomes apparent that the truth behind the crime is far more shocking than anyone dared imagine...

• Ghost In The Shell | DVD | (28/02/2000) from £9.83   |  Saving you £2.16 (21.97%)   |  RRP £11.99

  The skilful blending of drawn animation and computer-generated imagery excited anime fans when this science fiction mystery was released in 1995: many enthusiasts believe Ghost suggests what the future of anime will be, at least in the short term. The film is set in the not-too-distant future, when an unnamed government uses lifelike cyborgs or "enhanced" humans for undercover work. One of the key cyborgs is the Major, Motoko Kusanagi, who resembles a cross between the Terminator and a Playboy centrefold. She finds herself caught up in a tangled web of espionage and counterespionage as she searches for the mysterious superhacker known as "The Puppet Master."Mamoru Oshii directs with a staccato rhythm, alternating sequences of rapid-fire action (car chases, gun battles, explosions) with static dialogue scenes that allow the characters to sort out the vaguely mystical and rather convoluted plot. Kusanagi's final quote from I Corinthians suggests that electronic evolution may compliment and eventually supplant organic evolution. The minor nudity, profanity and considerable violence would earn Ghost in the Shell at least a PG rating. --Charles Solomon

• Ghost In The Shell 2.0 Redux | Blu Ray | (26/10/2009) from £9.43   |  Saving you £15.56 (165.01%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Mamoru Oshii's futuristic animated masterpiece 'Ghost In The Shell 2.0' is the perfect film to experience on Blu-ray. Seamlessly merging traditional cel animation with the latest computer graphic imagery this stunning remastered sci-fi spectacle has broken the boundaries of mainstream animation with its detailed artistic direction and uniquely intelligent story line. Aided by an esoteric Kenji Kawaii score 'Ghost In The Shell' took the world by storm in 1996 introducing a new wave of Japanese animation through its mesmerzing cinematic expression. A movie that questions our own human existence in the fast-paced world of the information age this remarkable award-winning cyber-tech thriller has gone on to become one of the leading Japanese animation films of all time and now the remastered version Ghost In The Shell 2.0 in stunning high definition Blu-ray!