In the year 2029, the world has become interconnected by a vast electronic network that permeates every aspect of life. Major Motoko Kusanagi, a cyborg officer, is spearheading the investigation into a master hacker known only as the Puppet Master, who robs humans of their memories.

Hovering between a remake and a visual remix, Mamoru Oshii’s fascinating Ghost in the Shell 2.0 updates his cyberpunk cult classic with new technologies such as 3D CGI. Echoing the duality of the cyborg protagonist, the mix of old and new animation styles also parallels the evolution of anime.