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Ghost in the Shell Arise: Alternative Architecture
攻殻機動隊ARISE ALTERNATIVE ARCHITECTURE• Koukaku Kidoutai ARISE: ALTERNATIVE ARCHITECTURE
Synopsis & Story
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.
Trailer
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Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Featured Cast & Voice Actors
Franchise Universe & Related Entries
ALTERNATIVE
Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border:1 Ghost Pain
MOVIE
ALTERNATIVE
Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border:2 Ghost Whispers
MOVIE
ALTERNATIVE
Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border:3 Ghost Tears
MOVIE
ALTERNATIVE
Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border:4 Ghost Stands Alone
MOVIE
SEQUEL
Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie
MOVIE
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Aniphoria guide
Ghost in the Shell Arise: Alternative Architecture: should you watch it?
At a glance
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 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
Episodes
10 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Masamune Shirow
- Director
- Kazuchika Kise
- Series composition
- Tou Ubukata
- Character design
- Kazuchika Kise
Opening & ending themes
Openings
- OP1“Anata wo Tamotsu Mono” by Maaya Sakamoto
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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.