Science Saru has launched its adaptation of Masamune Shirow's classic manga on Prime Video. The first episode introduces a playful take on Major Motoko Kusanagi in New Port City.
The series stays close to the 1989 source material while adding its own visual style. Series director Mokochan noted the manga's accurate predictions about AI technology.
Episode 1 follows the cyborg leader of a special forces unit on covert missions. It features saturated colors and cel animation that highlights the story's irreverent tone.
The adaptation explores cybernetic enhancements and government surveillance in a futuristic setting. It joins earlier versions including Mamoru Oshii's 1995 film and the 2002 Stand Alone Complex series.