Koukaku Kidoutai Arise: Ghost in the Shell – Logicoma Specials

攻殻機動隊ARISE ロジコマ・ビート / Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Logicoma Beat
Koukaku Kidoutai Arise: Ghost in the Shell – Logicoma Specials
Genres: Mecha, Sci-Fi
Themes: Mecha
Studios: Production I.G
Producers: Bandai Visual
Licensors: Funimation
Rating: 6.21 / 10
Rank: #8970
Popularity: #7882
Users Listed: 7,312
Users Scored: 2,094
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 05/19/2020
Aired: July 26, 2013 – September 24, 2014 (Summer)
Type: special
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 4

Synopsis:

Set in a near-future world grappling with technological singularity and societal fragmentation, this series follows a specialized unit within Section 9, tasked with investigating cybercrime and threats to human existence. The narrative centers on a diverse team navigating complex ethical dilemmas as they confront powerful corporations and rogue AI entities. The atmosphere is one of quiet intensity; the characters grapple with questions of identity, consciousness, and what it truly means to be human in an increasingly digital landscape. Beyond action sequences, the series explores philosophical themes related to memory, self-preservation, and the blurred lines between organic and artificial life. It offers a contemplative experience, prompting reflection on humanity's evolving relationship with technology.

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Episodes:

  • Episode 1: Logicoma Beat (Aired: 07/26/2013)
  • Episode 2: Logicoma Court (Aired: 12/25/2013)
  • Episode 3: Logicoma Heart (Aired: 07/25/2014)
  • Episode 4: Logicoma Root (Aired: 09/24/2014)

Characters:

  • Logicoma (Main) - Voice Actors: Sawashiro, Miyuki

Staff:

  • Ajiki, Kei (2nd Key Animation)
  • Nishijima, Shouhei (2nd Key Animation)
  • Sawada, Jouji (Key Animation)
  • Shirow, Masamune (Original Creator)
  • Yajima, Yousuke (In-Between Animation)

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Related Anime/Manga:

  • Koukaku Kidoutai Arise: Ghost in the Shell - Border:1 Ghost Pain (anime - Character)