Ghost in the Shell, a timeless cyberpunk masterpiece, often graces lists of the best anime films ever made. This iconic film, celebrated as one of the greatest of all time, is now available at a significant discount for Cyber Monday. You can grab the original manga source material and the 4K Blu-ray version of this landmark film at a fraction of the original price.

Written and illustrated by Masamune Shirow, the Ghost in the Shell manga was initially published between 1989 and 1990, with subsequent sequels released in later years. This deluxe hardcover edition, now priced at $31.49 (originally $55), includes the original saga, Ghost in the Shell 1.5: Human-Error Processor, and the 'lost' stories from Ghost in the Shell 2: Man-Machine Interface. With over 800 pages, this collection features notes on the series, all original cover pages, and a brand-new cover by Shirow.

Set in a near-future world, Ghost in the Shell follows the cyborg Major Motoko Kusanagi and the members of counter-terrorist group Section 9 as they pursue a new breed of criminals and shadowy organizations. The manga's cyberpunk design is considered a pinnacle of the genre, influencing sci-fi films like The Matrix trilogy.

For those who prefer the anime adaptation, Ghost in the Shell on 4K Blu-ray is available for $10.50 (originally $23). This edition includes the film on a standard Blu-ray disc and a digital streaming code. The remastered 1995 film looks stunning in ultra-high-definition, with bonus materials such as audio commentary with the cast and crew, featurettes, and the original theatrical trailer.

Additional sequels like Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence and 2015's Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie can further enrich your collection. The 2017 live-action adaptation, starring Scarlett Johansson, is available for $22.60 (originally $26), showcasing impressive special and practical effects.

Years later, the story continued with the first anime series adaptation, Stand Alone Complex, which ran for two seasons across 56 episodes. Both seasons are currently discounted on Blu-ray, with Stand Alone Complex priced at $12.90 (originally $25) and Stand Alone Complex 2nd Gig available for $17.20 (originally $25).

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