THE GHOST IN THE SHELL
The aggressive unit "Shell Squad", led by the full-body cyborg Motoko Kusanagi.
2029, a near-future Japan. The full cyborg Motoko Kusanagi envisions a task force that preemptively strikes emerging threats. She and her team are scouted by Daisuke Aramaki as Public Security Section 9, AKA the "Shell Squad." An international conspiracy hints at a hacker known as The "Puppet Master." What fate awaits Kusanagi? What is the hacker's endgame?
Episodes
1THE GHOST IN THE SHELL: Pre-Broadcast Top-Secret Cyber-Special
25 minJul 4, 2026
Designed as a perfect entry point for beginners, this special introduces the original manga as well as past films and series. It also features exclusive video segments packed with rare interviews from the creative staff behind the new anime, alongside a fun quiz segment featuring the franchise's iconic mascot character, Fuchikoma.
2THE GHOST IN THE SHELL - Inside the Anime Studio
21 minAug 14, 2026
Ever wondered how anime gets made? Step inside Science SARU, the studio bringing THE GHOST IN THE SHELL to life.
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