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Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
(Rated TV-14, Science fiction , Starring Mary Elizabeth McGlynn, William Knight, Where to watch: Cartoon Network, DVD)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 15. -
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Common Sense says
Violence + profanity + skin = adult-skewing anime.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
Parents need to know that this futuristic series is very popular with teen and adult anime fans. Based on the manga by Masamune Shirow, the show is centered on the merging of man and machine and what that merge entails for technology -- the good of mankind, or a new breed of highly advanced criminal? The dialogue can get pretty profane for basic cable, characters are constantly afraid for their lives, and the main female character is usually busting out of her shirt with cleavage. Because of its intricate storyline and its connection to a line of films, books, and videogames, the show's popularity is only growing for older audiences. Parents, meanwhile, should beware of language and violence.
Read our full review by Pam Gelman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the idea of humans enhanced by machinery. What kind of support could that kind of technology provide for humans? What do you think people's potential ethical or moral concerns about something like that might be? Parents can also address the show's strong language. How does that add to or detract from the show? And what message does it send to have a strong female character who's so scantily clad? For teens interested in anime, parents could discuss its origins and other programs worth pursuing.
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Interesting But Contraversial
I Personnaly like the storyline of the show and the character progression but there is excessive amounts of violence, sexual referance, and language. Im Not the type of teen who is influenced by what a watch and see but i would let other kids/teens watch with discression
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
great smart anime
I disagreed with the reviewer on the stars rating. This anime masterpice diserved at least 4 stars! It's a thought provoking, intelligent anime masterpiece. It can be a bit violent though. Mostly 15+ material but one which had a storyline involving videos of women being skinned alive is really disturbing and should not be viewed by children it even disturbed me. Overall a great anime for older teens but do NOT let anyone under 17 see the jungle boogie episode.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
a good, thought provoking anime
This anime looks in depth at some philosophical aspects of life. At one point or another, there is a time when several characters begin to question the connection between life and the body. Also, female protagonist is a very strong woman who (in most American media) isn't seen much often.
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