Major Motoko Kusanagi, the main protagonist of the Ghost in the Shell anime/manga series, is not merely one of the most recognizable characters in anime; she'south also ane of the near creatively designed. The tough cyborg was created by famed mangaka Masamune Shirow, whose artistic talent has been regaled for decades. Equally such, information technology's all the more impressive that at that place'south and so much visually creative fan art of Major Kusanagi since Shirow'south legacy is such that upstaging him is an virtually incommunicable feat.

Compiled hither are some of the best pieces of Kusanagi fan fine art, from talented artists beyond the globe. Every bit always, if someone likes the art, they should check out the original creators at the links provided.

10 Stephaniepriscilla

This simple slice of Major Kusanagi fan art, drawn by Instagram user Stephaniepriscilla, depicts a unique, simple character headshot that nails everything that'southward important about her design details. The image also adds a impact of flair to keep the slice from existence too derivative of its source textile.

The shading is really well done, creating a bright and very cyberpunk-esque color scheme, and the driblet shadow adds a fleck of particular to the previously monochromatic background. All things considered, this is an extremely well-done piece that boasts its artist'southward abilities, all though its fabled visual execution.

9 Alagan Inc

Taiwan-based digital painting student Alagan Inc is the maestro behind this fabulous fan art, which depicts the Major fighting a cybernetic foe. The colors are very impressive, and they're used only too in the background as they are in the foreground, which gives the entire piece a stunningly aesthetic blueprint and eliminates many of the possible limitations found in digital painting.

Many unlike fan artists have their ain ideas of what the Major should look like, but this one, in particular, works very well with the way it blends Kusanagi's both human and inhuman traits.

viii Artgerm

Artgerm (AKA Stanley Lau) is a well-known illustrator and graphic designer who hones his craft with a diverseness of different materials and has created artwork for plenty of companies, including both DC and Marvel.

Here, he's crafted an in-depth creative look at Kusanagi, offering his interpretation of the character while also leaving room for the viewer to make up one's mind what the terminal takeaway is. Kusanagi is a character who doesn't ever make her intentions clear, and thus it'due south dainty to see such a nuanced take on her.

vii Cosmogirll

This slice of Kusanagi fan art was fatigued by Deviantart user cosmogirll. Information technology depicts the seinen hero floating in midair against a lush, bluish backdrop, taking in her surroundings with a transfixed, emotionless stare.

The slice captures Kusanagi'south adamant spirit with artistic elegance, and it earns total marks in all technical categories: vibrant atmospheric touches, check; inspired use of color and texture, double-check. No real missteps can exist establish in the character's lavish design, nor in her picturesque surround -- it'southward as if the artist has a vendetta confronting imperfection.

6 AkumA-die

This slice of Kusanagi fan art was drawn by artist AkumA-die. Non just is the level of detail put into the graphic symbol'south pilus and facial features phenomenal, but the glowing, spectral background creates a beautiful consequence that shows off the creative person'southward lighting and shading talents.

Kusanagi's self-assured expression speaks a thousand words – she may exist a hardened cop, but that doesn't mean she doesn't get to be smug once in a while.

5 Tattiart

This slice of Kusanagi fan art, the work of Deviantart user Tattiart, shows the character symbolically towering over the futuristic Hong-Kong-esque metropolis of New Port City. The shading is pristine, the strokes are dynamic, and the unique art mode compliments Kusanagi's inspired design.

The utilize of calorie-free throughout the groundwork is spectacular, equally it gives the slice a singled-out, exact ambiance that'southward incredibly immersive and very hard to accurately duplicate.

four Kit-kit-kit

These outstanding Stand Solitary Complex fan art pieces, conceived by creative person kit-kit-kit, evidence Kusanagi squaring off for a fight alongside a ready Tachikoma in the first creation, while the 2d shows a confident Major in a more than relaxed country. The minimalistic style is excellent and perfect for pieces similar these. It gives the audition a risk to grasp the full scope of what'due south going on without feeling overburdened by inapplicable details.

Meanwhile, the shading is extremely well-executed and creates a quasi-3D effect reminiscent of early anime styles.

3 Tansie Stephens

While this piece of Kusanagi fan art (created by artist Tansie Stephens) only shows the famous protagonist from the back, that doesn't hinder it one scrap. The artistic effects and designs are however very much up to par, and the smart – though non overly vibrant – design gives fans a more grounded look at Kusanagi.

The bright, impressive lighting does its office in making this piece just as (if not more) amazing than other pieces of Kusanagi fan art. Likewise, the Tachikoma tattoo on her back is a dainty visual affect.

2 RianbowArt

Artist RianbowArt's creative, comic-book manner piece of Motoko Kusanagi fan art gives the grapheme a cool, "retro" look complete with lots of creative blue and purple shading. The pristine portrait shows Kusanagi in a ready pose, almost like she's itching to get and do what she does all-time.

Still, it'south the astonishing particular in elements like Kusanagi's bright purple eyes and silver handgun that speak to the creativity of the artist the most. It'due south non easy to reimagine a celebrated, classic character in a way that's aesthetically brilliant and fundamentally perfect design-wise, merely that's what Rianbowart has done.

1 Rossdraws

Artist Rossdraws' perfect conceptualization of Motoko is every bit impressive on the inventiveness scale as it is on the technical ane. The colors are inspired and fresh, giving the art a little scrap of pop and pizzazz, and the sleek design adds a incomparably dystopian touch.

The complex character design is new and distinctive, particularly considering of the impressive detailing on elements like Motoko'south flowing hair and cybernetic costume.

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