The Japanese animated science fiction film 'Ghost in the Shell,' directed by Mamoru Oshii and based on Masamune Shirow's manga, was released in Japan.
Masamune Shirow's manga 'Ghost in the Shell,' which served as the basis for the 1995 anime film, was published in Japan.
After its release, 'Ghost in the Shell' significantly influenced the cyberpunk genre and future science fiction films worldwide, inspiring works such as 'The Matrix.'