Movie: Kôkaku kidôtai (1995)

“The year is 2029. The world has become intensively information oriented and humans are well-connected to the network. Crime has developed into a sophisticated stage by hacking into the interactive network. To prevent this, Section 9 is formed. These are cyborgs with incredible strengths and abilities that can access any network on Earth. Written by L.H. Wong {as9401k56@ntuvax.ntu.ac.sg}”

  • Director: Mamoru Oshii
  • Release Date: 29 March 1996 (USA)
  • Run Time: 82 min
  • Country: Japan , USA
  • Genre: Animation , Action , Sci-Fi , Fantasy , Thriller

Tagline: It Found A Voice… Now It Needs A Body

Trivia: In ordinary anime, characters would at least blink to create the feeling of “being animated”, but in this movie, Motoko’s eyes intentionally stayed unblinking many times. Director Mamoru Oshii’s intention was to portray her as a “doll”.

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