Dec. 21, 2021|Japan|118 Min.|n/A
Genre: Action;Animation;Science;Fiction
Description: “Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Sustainable War” is a Netflix cyberpunk anime film created by Production I.G and Sola Digital Arts. Set in the year 2045, the world is gripped by a financial crisis and the controversial concept of “sustainable war.” When a new human species, Post-Humans, emerges, Major Motoko Kusanagi and Section 9 are reunited to investigate this threat and uncover their intentions, all under the scrutiny of the U.S. government.
As the first season of “Ghost in the Shell: SAC 2045” approaches its two-year mark, the film serves as a condensed recap ahead of the second season’s release on May 23. While it’s challenging to encapsulate an entire season into a two-hour movie, “Ghost in the Shell: SAC 2045 Sustainable War” succeeds in delivering the core storyline effectively. Key plot points from the original season are retained, though some events are rearranged, which feels unusual but doesn’t significantly disrupt the narrative. This reordering, however, could cause minor inconsistencies if the second season directly follows the first.
Certain character interactions are omitted, likely to streamline the runtime. While understandable, some of these moments, particularly involving Togusa, may resurface in the upcoming season, making their absence notable. Overall, the film accomplishes its goal of refreshing the audience’s memory while maintaining the essence of the original series.
Cast director: Kenji Kamiyama
Cast actor: Hélène Bizot, Frédéric Cerdal, Philippe Catoire, Yann Pichon, Mathieu Rivolier, Cyrille Monge, Emmanuel Gradi, Raphaël Cohen, Patricia Legrand, Laurence Sacquet
Original name: 攻殻機動隊 SAC_2045 持続可能戦争