5 Facts About the Ghost in the Shell Soundtrack
- The soundtrack was released on November 22, 1995, the same day as the landmark anime film.
- It was composed by Kenji Kawai, who blended traditional Japanese instruments with electronic and choral elements.
- The iconic track “Making of a Cyborg” uses a haunting Bulgarian women’s choir, giving it an otherworldly feel.
- The soundtrack is widely praised for perfectly matching the film’s cyberpunk atmosphere and philosophical themes.
- It remains a cult classic among anime fans and electronic music enthusiasts, often cited as one of the best anime soundtracks ever.