{"product_id":"ghost-in-the-shell-stand-alone-complex-deluxe-edition","title":"Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex – Deluxe Collector's Edition (11 Blu-ray + 140-Page Artbook)","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE COMPLETE S.A.C. EXPERIENCE. ONLY 1,000 COPIES ORIGINALLY RELEASED.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does it mean to be human when everything that makes us human can be replaced?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome anime entertain you. Others stay with you long after the final episode. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGhost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e belongs to the latter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet in a future where humanity and technology have become almost indistinguishable, this cyberpunk masterpiece follows Major Motoko Kusanagi and Public Security Section 9 as they investigate cybercrime, political conspiracies, and the increasingly blurred boundaries between human consciousness and artificial intelligence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut if you've watched Stand Alone Complex, you already know that its brilliance goes far beyond the action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's the mystery of the Laughing Man. The political intrigue of 2nd GIG. The surprisingly human moments shared by the Tachikomas. The philosophical questions that follow you long after the credits roll. And, of course, Yoko Kanno's extraordinary soundtrack, which gives this world an identity entirely its own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew anime manage to combine such compelling storytelling, unforgettable characters, and genuinely thought-provoking ideas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd few collector's editions do justice to that legacy quite like this one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally released in 2018 as a UK Zavvi exclusive, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGhost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Complete Series Collection – Deluxe Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was produced in a strictly limited run of just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,000 copies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the complete Stand Alone Complex experience, presented in a beautifully designed collector's box with an exclusive companion book and extensive behind-the-scenes material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA special edition created for fans who want to own something more meaningful than the series alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's Inside the Collector's Edition?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. The Complete Stand Alone Complex Saga – 11 Blu-ray Discs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience both complete television seasons and all three accompanying feature-length productions in one collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGhost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex – Season 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll 26 episodes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original Laughing Man storyline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow Major Kusanagi, Batou, Togusa, and Section 9 through a complex investigation into cybercrime, corporate corruption, and the nature of individual identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGhost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd GIG – Season 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll 26 episodes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Individual Eleven storyline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA deeper exploration of political conflict, social division, and the consequences of an increasingly interconnected society.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree Additional Feature-Length Productions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Laughing Man\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – A feature-length compilation of the first season's central storyline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividual Eleven\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – A feature-length compilation of the events of 2nd GIG.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid State Society\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – The sequel film that reunites Section 9 for another investigation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll 52 television episodes and three additional productions, presented across 11 Blu-ray discs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Exclusive 140-Page Collector's Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors, this is where the Deluxe Edition truly separates itself from a standard Blu-ray release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWritten by anime and film journalist Philippe Bunel and specially translated for the UK edition, this substantial companion book takes you deep into the world, production, and creative influences behind Ghost in the Shell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside, you'll discover:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterviews and insights from the creative team.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cast and character profiles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEpisode breakdowns and universe timelines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exploration of the history and influence of cyberpunk in Japan and the West.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe philosophical ideas and cultural references behind the franchise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 17-page image gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17 pages of annotated production sketches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA look at the career and work of original manga creator Masamune Shirow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe history of legendary animation studio Production I.G.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's the kind of material that makes you appreciate the series all over again, even if you've watched every episode more times than you'd care to admit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Content\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGo beyond the finished anime and discover the people responsible for bringing Stand Alone Complex to life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blu-ray collection features interviews with key members of the original production team, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKenji Kamiyama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Director.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoko Kanno\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Composer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDai Sato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Screenwriter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTakayuki Goto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Character Designer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAkio Ohtsuka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Voice of Batou.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKoichi Yamadera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Voice of Togusa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional voice actors, writers, mecha designers, and animation staff.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFurther on-disc extras include trailers, television spots, and textless opening sequences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor anyone fascinated by how an anime of this scale and complexity comes together, these extras offer another reason to own the physical edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Premium Deluxe Packaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe presentation is an important part of what makes this release special.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe collection arrives in a large, rigid collector's box with a distinctive metallic finish, designed to house the complete Blu-ray collection alongside its exclusive companion book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 11 discs are presented in a custom digi-file with specially designed on-disc artwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a substantial physical edition that feels right at home alongside premium anime artbooks, limited-edition releases, and other pieces from a serious collector's library.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited to Just 1,000 Copies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original 2018 collector's release. A piece of Ghost in the Shell history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen Manga Entertainment brought Stand Alone Complex to Blu-ray in the UK, this Deluxe Edition was released exclusively through Zavvi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly 1,000 copies were produced for the original limited run.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe subsequent standard edition made the series more widely available, but without the same exclusive collector's packaging, 140-page companion book, and additional feature-length productions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat distinction is precisely what makes this original Deluxe Edition so desirable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor longtime fans, it represents an opportunity to own a special physical release of a series that has remained relevant for more than two decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors, it's a chance to add an increasingly difficult-to-find edition to their collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd for anyone discovering Stand Alone Complex for the first time, it's a remarkable introduction to one of anime's most fascinating universes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGhost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex – Complete Series Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeluxe Collector's Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJune 4, 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistributor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManga Entertainment UK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal distribution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZavvi Exclusive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal limited run\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,000 copies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlu-ray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of discs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTelevision episodes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e52\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional productions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 feature-length releases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector's book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e140 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Japanese \u0026amp; English Dub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubtitles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish, newly restored\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlu-ray Region\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge rating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayback notice:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is a Region B Blu-ray release. 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