Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex is part of the Ghost in the Shell franchise, set in a futuristic world where humans can be augmented with cybernetic enhancements. The series follows Section 9, a special-operations task-force, as they tackle complex cyber-crimes and political intrigue. It is acclaimed for its deep philosophical questions about identity and technology. Released in 2002, it offers a detailed exploration of its world through intricate storytelling and remarkable animation.