Sunset in the Lonely City

“Sunset in the Lonely City -- ANNIHILATION”
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex episode
Episode no.	Season 1 Episode 24
Written by
Original airdate	March 11, 2003
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"Sunset in the Lonely City" is the 24 episode of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex. This episode follows the Laughing Man storyline. Secondary title "ANNIHILATION".

Plot

Having learned the entire truth behind the Laughing Man Incident from the Laughing Man himself, and having confirmed the information with Mr. Serano, Section 9 is finally ready to make their move against the man behind the corporate terrorism: standing Secretary General Yakushima. Unfortunately, Yakushima has learned of Section 9’s planned move, and has leaked the existence of the group to the press in an effort to cast the organization in a bad light. When Aramaki arrives to speak with the Prime Minister he presents the incriminating evidence against Yakushima, expecting the Prime Minister to take action and remove Yakushima from office. Unfortunately, the lower house elections are entering a crucial stage, and without the support of his party in that house the Prime Minister is uncertain of his ability to have Yakushima removed from office and arrested for his crimes. To counter this the Prime Minister decides to use the Special Forces Restriction Bill against Section 9 in an effort to improve his party’s image with the promise that he will take action after the elections have been completed. An alarmed Aramaki reluctantly agrees to the plan, and informs the Major of the impending raid on their headquarters, instructing her and the team to survive no matter what. Shortly after his departure from the Prime Minister's office Aramaki and Togusa become the first two members of Section 9 to be captured by the government. Elsewhere, a JMSDF carrier and three escorts have arrived in the waters off Niihama City. Aboard the carrier the Umibozu, an elite JMSDF Black Ops unit adept at paramilitary operations, prepares to storm Section 9 with armored combat suits and assault choppers. After exchanging shots with the Umibozu, the assembled members of Section 9 stage a feint suicide attempt before escaping to the basement. Kusanagi briefs them on the chief's last instruction before issuing the final order to the unit: "Security Section 9 is now disbanded. That is all."

External links

• Episodes list on TV.com
• Episodes list on AnimeNewsNetwork.com (with Japanese titles)

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