Project 2501 "The Puppet Master"

High technology and the military industrial complex are integral to Ghost in the Shell. Therefore, it's not surprising that the tank plays an important role in this thrilling cyberpunk saga.

Mamoru Oshii's acclaimed 1995 film Ghost in the Shell is set in a richly detailed cyberpunk world, where the boundary between human and machine may no longer exist. Take a look at these spine-tingling GIFs to see just how tenuous that boundary is! (Warning: some images contain violence and gore.)

Ghost in the Shell is one of the most acclaimed anime films ever made. Here are 20 thought-provoking quotes from the film, which will inspire you to ponder humanity, consciousness, technology, artificial intelligence, and the soul.