The Matrix (1999) Directed by Andy and Lana Wachowski compared with Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex 2nd Gig Episode 4 “NATURAL ENEMY” (2004) Production I.G.
It’s well known that Ghost in the Shell had a huge influence on The Matrix I have taken the following info from the wikipedia page for the series as it sums it up better than I can at the current moment.
Japanese director Mamoru Oshii’s Ghost in the Shell was a strong influence.[19] Producer Joel Silver has stated that the Wachowskis first described their intentions for The Matrix by showing him that anime and saying, “We wanna do that for real”.[20][21]Mitsuhisa Ishikawa of Production I.G, which produced Ghost in the Shell, noted that the anime’s high-quality visuals were a strong source of inspiration for the Wachowskis. He also commented, “… cyberpunk films are very difficult to describe to a third person. I’d imagine that The Matrix is the kind of film that was very difficult to draw up a written proposal for to take to film studios.” He stated that since Ghost in the Shell had gained recognition in America, the Wachowskis used it as a “promotional tool”.[22]
It’s rather interesting that influences came full circle during the production of 2nd Gig.
