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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 10
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 hours
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 5, 2015 – June 14, 2015
- Season
- Spring 2015
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- Production I.G
- Director
- Kazuchika Kise
- Original creator
- Masamune Shirow
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 67/100
Estimated watch time
4h
⚡ 2 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Police79%Cyberpunk79%Guns79%Military79%Cyborg79%Female Protagonist75%Primarily Adult Cast60%Artificial Intelligence60%Ensemble Cast60%Primarily Male Cast60%
TVFINISHED2015 SPRING6.7 / 10 AniList score
Ghost in the Shell Arise: Alternative Architecture
攻殻機動隊ARISE ALTERNATIVE ARCHITECTURE• Koukaku Kidoutai ARISE: ALTERNATIVE ARCHITECTURE
Synopsis
A TV anime version of Ghost in the Shell: Arise. Note: The first eight episodes are an edited version of the four movies while the last two are new content.
Should you watch Ghost in the Shell Arise: Alternative Architecture?
Ghost in the Shell Arise: Alternative Architecture has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 67/100 — 34% of 3,353 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #80 highest-rated anime of 2015, and #22 highest-rated anime of Spring 2015 on AniList.
Of the 6.1K AniList users who started it, 6.2% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 5.1K have finished it.
At about 4 hours in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Mecha, Psychological — especially police, cyberpunk, guns, military.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
10 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Masamune Shirow
- Director
- Kazuchika Kise
- Series composition
- Tou Ubukata
- Character design
- Kazuchika Kise
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Ghost in the Shell Arise: Alternative Architecture is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie (2015)
- Optional extras: Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border:1 Ghost Pain, Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border:2 Ghost Whispers, Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border:3 Ghost Tears, Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border:4 Ghost Stands Alone
Related entries
ALTERNATIVE
Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border:1 Ghost Pain
MOVIE · 2013
ALTERNATIVE
Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border:2 Ghost Whispers
MOVIE · 2013
ALTERNATIVE
Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border:3 Ghost Tears
MOVIE · 2014
ALTERNATIVE
Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border:4 Ghost Stands Alone
MOVIE · 2014
SEQUEL
Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie
MOVIE · 2015
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Anata wo Tamotsu Mono” by Maaya Sakamoto
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
If you like Ghost in the Shell Arise: Alternative Architecture
Ghost in the Shell Arise: Alternative Architecture FAQ
How many episodes does Ghost in the Shell Arise: Alternative Architecture have?
Ghost in the Shell Arise: Alternative Architecture has 10 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 hours in total.
How long does it take to watch Ghost in the Shell Arise: Alternative Architecture?
About 4 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 5 days; at one hour a day, about 4 days.
Is Ghost in the Shell Arise: Alternative Architecture finished?
Yes. Ghost in the Shell Arise: Alternative Architecture has finished airing — the final episode aired June 14, 2015.
Is there a season 2 of Ghost in the Shell Arise: Alternative Architecture?
Yes — the story continues in Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie (2015).
Where do I start Ghost in the Shell Arise: Alternative Architecture?
Start here: Ghost in the Shell Arise: Alternative Architecture is the first entry, followed by Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie.
Is Ghost in the Shell Arise: Alternative Architecture based on a other source?
Yes. Ghost in the Shell Arise: Alternative Architecture adapts the other source by Masamune Shirow.
Who animated Ghost in the Shell Arise: Alternative Architecture?
Ghost in the Shell Arise: Alternative Architecture was animated by Production I.G and directed by Kazuchika Kise.
Who sings the opening of Ghost in the Shell Arise: Alternative Architecture?
The opening, "Anata wo Tamotsu Mono", is performed by Maaya Sakamoto.
Where can I watch Ghost in the Shell Arise: Alternative Architecture?
Ghost in the Shell Arise: Alternative Architecture is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.