Avalon Is the Ghost in the Shell Creator’s Live-Action Sci-Fi Masterpiece

1995’s “Ghost in the Shell” is undeniably one of the animes that truly put the genre on the map in the West, significantly influencing its recognition and popularity during the ’90s. Although it was released several years after “Akira”, both films garnered widespread acclaim in the 90s as the internet made it easier for people to explore and appreciate international animation and cinema. The creator, Mamoru Oshii, has since gained immense respect among anime and sci-fi enthusiasts, with his subsequent works receiving similarly high praise.