Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex – Tachikoma na Hibi

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex: Tachikomatic Days / 攻殻機動隊 STAND ALONE COMPLEX: Section9 Science File “タチコマな日々” / Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Tachikoma Specials
Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex – Tachikoma na Hibi
Genres: Comedy, Mecha, Sci-Fi
Themes: Mecha
Studios: Production I.G
Producers: Animax, Bandai Visual, Dentsu, Victor Entertainment
Licensors: Bandai Entertainment
Rating: 7.11 / 10
Rank: #3948
Popularity: #4702
Users Listed: 26,620
Users Scored: 12,526
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 12/31/2021
Aired: October 1, 2002 – March 25, 2003 (Fall)
Type: special
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG
Episodes: 26

Synopsis:

These brief comedic interludes, appended to each episode of *Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex*, offer a glimpse into the inner lives of Section 9’s Tachikoma—intelligent, tank-like robots. More than simple amusement, these short stories explore their unique perspectives on the world and their often-unpredictable interpretations of human behavior. Each installment typically unfolds a mini-narrative, frequently incorporating elements related to the main series' overarching plotlines but filtered through the Tachikoma’s inquisitive and sometimes chaotic processing. The shorts present a surprisingly nuanced look at artificial intelligence developing personality, examining themes of curiosity, loyalty, and the complexities of understanding consciousness in an intriguing blend of humor and philosophical reflection.

Characters:

  • Tachikoma (Main) - Voice Actors: Tamagawa, Sakiko, Fox, Sandy, Sargent, Lia, Forstadt, Rebecca
  • Aramaki, Daisuke (Supporting)
  • Borma (Supporting)
  • Ishikawa (Supporting)
  • Kusanagi, Motoko (Supporting)
  • Saito (Supporting)

Staff:

  • Maseba, Yutaka (Producer)
  • Kanno, Yoko (Music)
  • Seymour, Kevin (ADR Director)
  • Shirow, Masamune (Original Creator)
  • Yoshimizu, Kei (Key Animation)

Reviews:

  • User Dark-Raven (Score: 7/10):
    I always looked forward to these at the end of every episode. It's just a short comedy sketch that over exaggerates what is happening in the main show, but more than that it shows how the Tachikoma have personalities and are not just mindless AI.

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Related Anime/Manga:

  • Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex - Tachikoma na Hibi (manga - Adaptation)
  • Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex (anime - Parent Story)