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The Best Episodes of Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Alternative Architecture

Every episode of Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Alternative Architecture ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Alternative Architecture!

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The story follows Motoko Kusanagi, a highly skilled member of the military, whom upon meeting Daisuke Aramaki, a current chief of the Public Security Section 9, in less than desirable conditions struggles to clear her

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Alternative Architecture Season 1 Episode 3 - Ghost Pain, Part I
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Ghost Pain, Part I

    S1:E3

    Motoko returns from a mission abroad to discover that her commanding officer has been murdered--and no one but Aramaki seems interested in doing anything about it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Alternative Architecture Season 1 Episode 4 - Ghost Pain, Part II
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Ghost Pain, Part II

    S1:E4

    The further Motoko investigates her CO's death, the less sense it makes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Alternative Architecture Season 1 Episode 5 - Ghost Whispers, Part I
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Ghost Whispers, Part I

    S1:E5

    After a war hero is convicted of war crimes, he and his former unit hold the entire city hostage. Their demand: access to the state secrets in the Pandora database.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Alternative Architecture Season 1 Episode 6 - Ghost Whispers, Part II
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Ghost Whispers, Part II

    S1:E6

    Time is running out to stop Pandora's box from opening.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Alternative Architecture Season 1 Episode 7 - Ghost Tears, Part I
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Ghost Tears, Part I

    S1:E7

    Motoko's love life is going better than it ever has, and she's even managed to take an unprecedented 5-hour vacation. Naturally, that's when buildings start blowing up.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Alternative Architecture Season 1 Episode 8 - Ghost Tears, Part II
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #6 - Ghost Tears, Part II

    S1:E8

    The terrorist attacks on Newport City continue, and the shell squad isn't making much progress against them. Can Motoko accept help from a man made out of plain old flesh and blood?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Alternative Architecture Season 1 Episode 9 - Pyrophoric Cult, Part I
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Pyrophoric Cult, Part I

    S1:E9

    Motoko and her squad are finally getting closer to Fire-Starter's broker, but things get tense when they're instructed to take a backseat role on a sting op.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Alternative Architecture Season 1 Episode 10 - Pyrophoric Cult, Part II
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #8 - Pyrophoric Cult, Part II

    S1:E10

    Motoko and the gang have caught their man--or have they?

    Director:Masaki Tachibana
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Alternative Architecture Season 1 Episode 1 - Ghost Stands Alone, Part I
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Ghost Stands Alone, Part I

    S1:E1

    When terrorists hijack a peaceful protest, Motoko Kusanagi sees her chance to prove her new squad's worth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Alternative Architecture Season 1 Episode 2 - Ghost Stands Alone, Part II
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Ghost Stands Alone, Part II

    S1:E2

    A rare disease puts two citizens at the center of a struggle for military and economic power.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Ghost Pain, Part I" is the best rated episode of "Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Alternative Architecture". It scored 7.5/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/19/2015. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Ghost Pain, Part II".