Ghost in the Shell: Virtual Reality Diver
“To end the war and protect my wife, I must delete you all.”
Japan, 2025: A time when cybernetic technology allows people to connect their brains to the Network, and to replace body parts with enhanced prosthetics. In this world where the boundary between humans and machines has lost meaning, computer crime and cyber terrorism are a daily occurrence. A bomb threat is sent to the Japanese government. The target is an international meeting involving dignitaries from the Republic of Kuzan. The case is entrusted to Public Security Section 9. Its leader, the fully cyber-bodied Motoko Kusanagi, assembles her team and heads off to stop the terrorist.
- Japan
- 2017, 16 min
- Director: Hiroaki Higashi
- Screenplay: Junichi Fujisaku (Based on the Manga by: Shirow Masamune)
- Music: Hideaki Takahashi
- Cast: Maaya Sakamoto, Kenichirou Matsuda
- Art Director: Nobumichi Asai
- Producer: Francesco Prandoni
- Production: Production I.G
Hiroaki Higashi
Hiroaki Higashi is a filmmaker focusing on virtual reality experience media such as projection mapping and dome screening content. His work encompasses music videos for major Japanese artists, dome screen shows powered by massive LEDs, and webGL design. His follow-up VR experience, Ghost in the Shell: Ghost Chaser was in competition at Venice VR 2019.