this be a beautifully animated series format derive from the character of the philosophically orient movie ghost in the shell . the animation be closer to the original concept for the manga and add amazingly gorgeous music to produce a show that be an instant draw . the character draw some of the aspect familiar in the movie . motoko commitment to her job and batou casual tough guy attitude and etc . though it add some surprisingly refreshing character like the blue child like mini tank section 9 ride around in so much . the same philosophical element of the movie consciousness in a cyber orient world be present and but definitely take a back seat to plot focus on political wrangling and terrorism and and general lawlessness . the series seem to be more all in a day work theme than the cerebral current of the first film . overall i highly recommend this series to all fan and though hope they watch the movie a well .