Original
10/01/2002 - 10/01/2003 Finished
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex)
Also known as: 攻殻機動隊 STAND ALONE COMPLEX
In a future where human consciousness transfers to cyborg bodies are routine, advanced crimes flourish in Japan. Section 9, an elite independent police unit led by Daisuke Aramaki and Motoko Kusanagi, hunts dangerous criminals across society until a mysterious hacker called "The Laughing Man" emerges, pulling the team into a deadly game of pursuit and deception.
26
Total episodes
26
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 26 Filler episodes · 0
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Watch order: filler vs canon
Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex has no filler episodes: all 26 episodes are canon. You can watch it from first to last without checking any list of skippable episodes.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
26 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 910/01/2002 | 10/01/2002 | Canon |
| 2 | Testation10/01/2002 | 10/01/2002 | Canon |
| 3 | Android and I11/01/2002 | 11/01/2002 | Canon |
| 4 | Intercepter11/01/2002 | 11/01/2002 | Canon |
| 5 | Decoy12/01/2002 | 12/01/2002 | Canon |
| 6 | Meme12/01/2002 | 12/01/2002 | Canon |
| 7 | Idolater01/01/2003 | 01/01/2003 | Canon |
| 8 | Missing Hearts01/01/2003 | 01/01/2003 | Canon |
| 9 | Chat! Chat! Chat!02/01/2003 | 02/01/2003 | Canon |
| 10 | Jungle Cruise02/01/2003 | 02/01/2003 | Canon |
| 11 | Portraitz03/01/2003 | 03/01/2003 | Canon |
| 12 | Escape From03/01/2003 | 03/01/2003 | Canon |
| 13 | Not Equal04/01/2003 | 04/01/2003 | Canon |
| 14 | YES04/01/2003 | 04/01/2003 | Canon |
| 15 | Machine Desirantes05/01/2003 | 05/01/2003 | Canon |
| 16 | Ag2005/01/2003 | 05/01/2003 | Canon |
| 17 | Angel's Share06/01/2003 | 06/01/2003 | Canon |
| 18 | Lost Heritage06/01/2003 | 06/01/2003 | Canon |
| 19 | Captivated07/01/2003 | 07/01/2003 | Canon |
| 20 | Re-View07/01/2003 | 07/01/2003 | Canon |
| 21 | Eraser08/01/2003 | 08/01/2003 | Canon |
| 22 | Scandal08/01/2003 | 08/01/2003 | Canon |
| 23 | Equinox09/01/2003 | 09/01/2003 | Canon |
| 24 | Annihilation09/01/2003 | 09/01/2003 | Canon |
| 25 | Barrage10/01/2003 | 10/01/2003 | Canon |
| 26 | Stand Alone Complex10/01/2003 | 10/01/2003 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex have?
Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex is season 1 of 2 in the franchise: Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex and Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG. All of them have finished airing.
How many episodes does Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex have?
This page covers 26 episodes. Adding up every season, the franchise has 52 episodes in total.
What is the best order to watch Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex?
It is recommended to watch Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
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Is Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex a complete anime?
Yes, Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
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