The premise of Ghost in the Shell centers on Section 9, a secret task force investigating cybercrime, terrorism, and political corruption in a near future world where the line between humans and machines has become increasingly blurred. Leading the team is Major Motoko Kusanagi, a cybernetically enhanced operative with extraordinary talents in hacking, close-quarters combat, and stealth. Since technology allows people to replace much of their bodies with artificial components and connect their minds directly to networks, Kusanagi and her team are frequently forced to confront questions about i