Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence vs Ghost in the Shell 2.0

Ghost in the Shell 2.0 has the higher audience score (7.4/10 against 7.3/10 for Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence). Ghost in the Shell 2.0 is the shorter watch at 1h 25m compared with 1h 40m. Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence is the older of the two (2004 against 2008). Both are animation, drama, science fiction movies, so they suit a similar mood. Both feature Akio Otsuka, Koichi Yamadera.

Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence posterGhost in the Shell 2: Innocence2004 VS Ghost in the Shell 2.0 posterGhost in the Shell 2.02008
Ghost in the Shell 2: InnocenceGhost in the Shell 2.0
Audience score★ 7.3/10★ 7.4/10
Year20042008
Length1h 40m1h 25m
GenresAnimation, Drama, Science FictionAction, Animation, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller
Country–Japan
DirectorMamoru OshiiMamoru Oshii
Main castHiroaki Hirata, Akio Otsuka, Koichi Yamadera, Naoto Takenaka, Fumihiko TachikiAkio Otsuka, Maaya Sakamoto, Koichi Yamadera, Shigeru Chiba, Tessyo Genda

Synopsis

Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence

Cyborg detective Batou is assigned to investigate a series of murders committed by gynoids—doll-like cyborgs, which all malfunctioned, killed, then self-destructed afterwards. The brains of the gynoids initialize in order to protect their manufacturer's software, but in one gynoid, which Batou himself neutralized, one file remains: a voice speaking the phrase "Help me."

Ghost in the Shell 2.0

In the year 2029, Section 9, a group of cybernetically enhanced cops, are called in to investigate and stop a highly-wanted hacker known as 'The Puppetmaster'. Ghost in the Shell 2.0 is a reproduced version of its original 1995 counterpart. Among a numerous enhancements, for the film's 2.0 release, were a number of scenes were overhauled with 3D animation, visual improvements, and soundtrack rerecorded in 6.1 surround sound.

Where to watch

Where to watch Ghost in the Shell 2: InnocenceWhere to watch Ghost in the Shell 2.0

More like Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence · More like Ghost in the Shell 2.0 · Compare other titles