Section 9 is on the hunt for the two, while Surano and the Laughing Man decide is now the perfect time for Starbucks.

Well, "Star Child," the future is still copyrighted. #GhostInTheShell #StandAloneComplex

In short, the very thing the higher ups did to make sure this wasn't discovered...lead to the bigger discovery over the Murai Vaccine. #GhostInTheShell #StandAloneComplex

So, how were the eyeballs hacked with the all of Surano's security and police? Well, turns out our old friends, Interceptors, are to blame for all of it. Yeah, remember? This all started when it turns out cops connected to the Laughing Man were implanted with 'em. #GhostInTheShell

So, it's time for the Laughing Man and Surano to talk...namely about broken promises that he made about telling everybody everything about the brain hardening and the Murai Vaccine.

A politician breaking his promises, HA! Next you'll tell me two party systems blow chunks. #GhostInTheShell

It looks like the Laughing Man came literally right into Surano's home and using the same hacking trick to make sure nobody, or no cameras, spot him.

No, not sure why nobody thinks "Maybe we should higher people who are not cyberized." #GhostInTheShell #StandAloneComplex

Well, there's no legal way to say a government goon with power did it, there's no evidence that can link him, and the guy who took the Murai Vaccine happened to be his golf buddy...that was offed a few eps back.

Let's go right to the next best thing: Surano. #GhostInTheShell #StandAloneComplex

With all leads either dead, braindead, or not talkin', it's time to go to another higher up: The Sec. General, Yakushima. Why? Well, he's got such a connection with the government asshole that he gave him that military suit...which is one of MANY corruption charges. #GhostInTheShell

Up next, this all started six years ago with an attempted kidnapping...so what happens when it looks like it's deja vu? "The Other Side of Good and Evil – EQUINOX" #GhostInTheShell #StandAloneComplex

Of course, we get the Tachikoma Days short with three of them saying they miss section 9 as they're still watching the TV that shows what section 9 is like outside of work. #GhostInTheShell #StandAloneComplex

Is it weird I find it very hot when the Major kicked the fake doctor into that window?
#GhostInTheShell #StandAloneComplex #Episode22 #AnimeRetroRewatch @digiranma.bsky.social

One of the things that helps turn any version of Ghost In The Shell into a franchise is nothing is one and done. We actually do see consequences and complications of both Section 9's work and doing the right thing by it, which this ep shows perfectly. #GhostInTheShell #StandAloneComplex

Aramaki's brother is revealed to be alive and kicking, so there's SOME good news...and this chaos has given him a "THE SPIRITS HAVE DONE IT ALL IN ONE DAY" POV as he realizes family, no matter who it is, is important.

Yeah...'cause...THAT was a plot... #GhostInTheShell #StandAloneComplex

The Laughing Man downloads his memories into the Major while giving her a few moments to redownload herself into her old body and knock out the fake doc...just in time for Batou to say they got to the old man...and the government asshole be offed. #GhostInTheShell #StandAloneComplex

"I'm gonna tell you the whole story behind the laughing man incident..." Why, when I was a young warthoooooooog... #GhostInTheShell #StandAloneComplex

Batou gets Aramaki out in time and takes out the two assholes.

Meanwhile, the Laughing Man is helping the Major deal with her assassin. Also, considering who plays the Major and who plays The Laughing Man...is it wrong I'm smiling? #GhostInTheShell #StandAloneComplex

"You have a fine body."
I'm VERY concerned about what's about to happen to the Major.
#GhostInTheShell #StandAloneComplex #Episode22 #AnimeRetroRewatch @digiranma.bsky.social

The third one is currently playing Frankenstein with the Major as she drugged the major's witness...but nobody notices a certain blue hooded guy walking by... #GhostInTheShell #StandAloneComplex

Aramaki sees the disc that confirms the cops set his brother up...as the team sees one of the faces matches one of the so called homeless people Aramaki is talking to. Turns out they're BOTH with the goon squad and put a drug in him to make the cops bust him. The third one? #GhostInTheShell

"This is proof that Yoskei is innocent!" The disc reads "I Am A Nigerian Prince C: LOVE_YOU_VIRUS." #GhostInTheShell #StandAloneComplex

Batou noticies the bossman's running late and the team that's left look to see where he is and find he's where his brother last was...a refugee camp over on a nearby island...where he's spotted by someone who mistakes him his brother... #GhostInTheShell #StandAloneComplex