Ep 1. Ghost Stands Alone, Pt. 1

In Ghost in the Shell: Arise, Alternative Architecture (Original Japanese Version) season 1 episode 1, titled "Ghost Stands Alone, Pt. 1," viewers are introduced to a world in which cyber technology has significantly advanced. The episode begins with a group of military personnel transporting a high-level intelligence officer to a secure location. However, they are attacked by a group of armed rebels before reaching their destination.

Meanwhile, the main character, Major Motoko Kusanagi, is seen questioning a young girl who has been accused of cyber-terrorism. The girl insists that she is innocent and explains that she was simply trying to hack into her own cyberbrain to discover some information. As the Major probes further, she begins to suspect that the girl may be telling the truth and that something much larger may be at play.

The episode also introduces several other characters, including Batou and Togusa, members of the military police who are investigating the attack on the intelligence officer's convoy. As they investigate, they begin to uncover some disturbing information that suggests that the rebels are not what they seem.

Throughout the episode, viewers are given glimpses into the world of Ghost in the Shell, where humans and machines are becoming increasingly intertwined. Cyberbrains, which allow humans to connect their brains directly to the internet, are commonplace, and many people have chosen to enhance their bodies with cybernetic implants.

As the episode progresses, it becomes clear that there are larger forces at play, and the characters must work together to unravel the conspiracy. With stunning animation and a complex storyline, Ghost in the Shell: Arise, Alternative Architecture (Original Japanese Version) season 1 episode 1 is an intense and intriguing introduction to the series.