2029 - A cybernetic government agent and the Internal Bureau of Investigations are hot on the trail of a threatening computer virus. Based on the ground-breaking comic by Masamune Shirow, veteran director Mamoru Oshii provides the ultimate experience in anime in this futuristic masterpiece. Seamlessly merging traditional eel animation with computer generated imagery, this stunning sci-fi spectacle broke through the boundaries of mainstream animation with its detailed artistic direction and uniquely intelligent storyline.