THE GHOST IN THE SHELL
攻殻機動隊 THE GHOST IN THE SHELL
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- Ep 1 31 posts 🔥 Most buzz
- Ep 3 21 posts
- Ep 4 18 posts
- Ep 5 27 posts
- Ep 6 5 posts
- Ep 7 27 posts
- Ep 8 25 posts
- Ep 9 24 posts
- Ep 10 24 posts
- Ep 11 9 posts
- Ep 12 4 posts Latest
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- Fall 2026 This season so far Best #39 ・ Peak heat 55.6
- Summer 2026 Best #1 ・ Final #39 ・ Peak heat 100.0
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A sci-fi psychological action anime based on the manga by Masamune Shirow, produced by Studio Science SARU and directed by Moko-chan. The story follows a covert public security section as they investigate high-tech crime and cyber-terrorism in a future where the line between humans and machines has blurred.
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- Hiroki Yasumoto Batou Role heat 6
- Maaya Sakamoto Motoko Kusanagi Role heat 6
Database
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Science SARU
- Original creator
- Masamune Shirow
- Director
- Moko-chan
- Series composition
- Tou Enjou
- Script
- Tou Enjou
- Character design
- Shuuhei Handa
- Chief animation director
- Shuuhei Handa
- Art director
- Emi Katanosaka
- Sound director
- Yuuji Tange
- Voice actor
- Maaya Sakamoto(Motoko Kusanagi)Marie Ooi(Operator)Hiroki Yasumoto(Batou)Tomoko Kaneda(Fuchikoma)Kazuhiro Yamaji(Daisuke Aramaki)Kousuke Gotou(Ishikawa)Tooru Nara(Saito)Yuuichi Nakamura(Togusa)
- By the same creator
- GHOST IN THE SHELL / 攻殻機動隊, 攻殻機動隊 STAND ALONE COMPLEX, 攻殻機動隊 S.A.C. 2nd GIG, イノセンス, 神霊狩 Ghost Hound
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Latest news
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- TV Anime 'Ghost in the Shell' now streaming on all platforms! Episode 10: 'BRAIN DRAIN III + GHOST COAST + EPILOGUE' 'People are always changing, and I desire that function too' ↗
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- King Gnu's 'GO GHOST' Music Video premiere announced! The OP theme for TV anime 'Ghost in the Shell: The Ghost in the Shell' will premiere tomorrow, August 4 (Tue) at 18:00. ↗
- Otakon2026 @Washington, D.C., North America 'Ghost in the Shell' Second autograph session successfully concluded. Thank you to everyone who came! Next up: the panel. ------------------------------------ THE GHOST IN THE SHELL Panel Different Perspectives on the ↗
- TV Anime 'Ghost in the Shell: The Ghost in the Shell' Now streaming on various platforms ＼ Episode 04 "ROBOT RONDO" - "Don't take it personally..." Streaming info: https://theghostintheshell-anime.jp/on-air/ GhostInTheShell theghostintheshell ↗
Collabs
Ongoing 30
- Merch Historic Ghost in the Shell Exhibition opens online merch store—drew 110,000+ visitors in Tokyo and Hyogo ↗ 9/28 〜 (end date TBA) Online
- Lottery Ichiban Kuji Ghost in the Shell THE GHOST IN THE SHELL ↗ 9/26 〜 (end date TBA)
- Other King Gnu Releases 'GO GHOST' Music Video August 4 at 6 PM - Ghost in the Shell Anime Reinterpretation ↗ 8/4 〜 (end date TBA) Online
- Merch GARRACK presents a Japanese-made mechanical watch collaboration between Ghost in the Shell and traditional mother-of-pearl inlay craft. A model inspired by the Fuchikoma launches July 31. ↗ 7/31 〜 (end date TBA)
- Other King Gnu's New Song 'GO GHOST' to Serve as OP for Ghost in the Shell: The Ghost in the Shell – Digital Release July 29, Jacket Art Featuring Motoko Kusanagi Unveiled ↗ 7/29 〜 (end date TBA) Online
- Merch What Does Your Ghost See? JINS × Ghost in the Shell Collaboration Eyewear Launches July 16 ↗ 7/16 〜 (end date TBA)
- Campaign Ghost in the Shell Broadcast Memorial Campaign – Free Sticker Set with Purchase at Tower Records Online, Starting July 10 ↗ 7/10 〜 (end date TBA) Online
- Campaign Tower Records Launches 'Ghost in the Shell' Back Catalog Campaign ↗ 7/10 〜 (end date TBA) Online
- Campaign Campaign: Ghost in the Shell Broadcast Commemorative Old Catalog Campaign at Tower Records ↗ 7/10 〜 (end date TBA) Online
- Campaign Campaign Launch: Ghost in the Shell (original film) broadcast commemoration – back catalog campaign. At Tower Records Online, first-purchase customers of eligible items get 'Sticker 2-Pack' as gift ↗ 7/10 〜 (end date TBA) Online
- Campaign Campaign: Commemorating the broadcast of Ghost in the Shell, old catalog campaign. Customers who purchase eligible items at Tower Records Online receive, on a first-come basis, a 'Sticker 2-Pack' ↗ 7/10 〜 (end date TBA) Online
- Campaign Campaign: Commemorating the broadcast of Ghost in the Shell, a back catalog campaign at Tower Records Online! Purchasers of eligible items receive a set of 2 stickers on a first-come basis. Period: July 10, 2026 (Fri) until supplies last ↗ 7/10 〜 (end date TBA) Online
- Campaign Ghost in the Shell Broadcast Commemoration – Back Catalog Campaign at Tower Records ↗ 7/10 〜 (end date TBA) Online
- Campaign Ghost in the Shell broadcast commemoration: back catalog campaign at Tower Records Online – free sticker set (2 types) with purchase, while supplies last ↗ 7/10 〜 (end date TBA) Online
- Campaign Ghost in the Shell Back Catalog Campaign – Now at Tower Records Online ↗ 7/10 〜 (end date TBA) Online
- Campaign Campaign: 'Ghost in the Shell' Broadcast Commemoration Back Catalog Campaign - Get Sticker Set at Tower Records Online ↗ 7/10 〜 (end date TBA) Online
- Campaign Campaign: To celebrate the broadcast of Ghost in the Shell, a back-catalog campaign at Tower Records Online gives early buyers a set of 2 stickers. Period: 7/10/2026 (Fri) until supplies last. ↗ 7/10 〜 (end date TBA) Tower Records Online
- Campaign Campaign now on! 'Ghost in the Shell' broadcast commemoration — back catalog campaign. Customers who purchase eligible products at Tower Records Online will receive a '2-sticker set' while supplies last. Period: July 10, 2026 (Fri) until supplies run out. Details here: ↗ 7/10 〜 (end date TBA) Online
- Campaign Campaign Alert! Commemorating the broadcast of 'Ghost in the Shell' - Back Catalog Campaign at Tower Records Online. Customers who purchase eligible products will receive a '2-piece sticker set' on a first-come, first-served basis. Period: July 10, 2026 (Fri) until supplies last. Details here. ↗ 7/10 〜 (end date TBA) Online
- Campaign Campaign Now On! "Ghost in the Shell" Airing Commemoration Back Catalog Campaign! Customers who purchase eligible products on Tower Records Online will receive, on a first-come, first-served basis, a "2-Piece Sticker Set." Campaign Period: July 10, 2026 (Fri) until supplies last. ⇩Click here for details⇩ ↗ 7/10 〜 (end date TBA) Online
- Campaign 'Ghost in the Shell' Broadcast Commemoration Back Catalog Campaign ↗ 7/10 〜 (end date TBA) Online
- Campaign Campaign Alert! To celebrate the broadcast of 'Ghost in the Shell', an old catalog campaign is being held at Tower Records Online. Customers who purchase eligible products will receive a '2-piece sticker set' on a first-come, first-served basis. Period: July 10, 2026 (Fri) until supplies last. Details here ⇩ ↗ 7/10 〜 (end date TBA) Online
- Campaign Campaign Now On! To celebrate the broadcast of Ghost in the Shell, a back-catalog campaign is underway. Customers who purchase eligible items on Tower Records Online will receive a set of 2 stickers on a first-come, first-served basis. Period: July 10, 2026 (Fri) until supplies last. ↗ 7/10 〜 (end date TBA) Online
- Campaign Campaign now on! To commemorate the broadcast of 'Ghost in the Shell: The Ghost in the Shell,' we're running a back-catalog campaign. Purchase eligible items at Tower Records Online and get a '2-sticker set' while supplies last. Period: Friday, July 10, 2026 – until bonuses run out. Details below! ↗ 7/10 〜 (end date TBA) Online
- Campaign Campaign! Commemorating the broadcast of 'Ghost in the Shell' – Back catalog campaign at Tower Records Online: Get a set of 2 stickers with qualifying purchases while supplies last. Period: 7/10/2026 (Fri) until stock runs out. Details below. ↗ 7/10 〜 (end date TBA) Online
- Campaign Ghost in the Shell broadcast anniversary back catalog campaign at Tower Records ↗ 7/10 〜 (end date TBA) Online
- Campaign Ghost in the Shell Broadcast Anniversary Back Catalog Campaign ↗ 7/10 〜 (end date TBA) Online
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Upcoming 5
- Merch GHOST IN THE SHELL × FREAK'S STORE SPECIAL COLLABORATION ↗ dates TBA
- Merch Ghost in the Shell: The Ghost in the Shell POP UP STORE post-event merchandise sales info ↗ dates TBA Fuji TV related shops
- Merch Today's topic: From the TV anime 'Ghost in the Shell' — S.H.Figuarts Motoko Kusanagi and ROBOT魂 Tachikoma are here! Pre-orders open at general retailers on Monday, August 3! ↗ dates TBA General retail stores
- Merch Ghost in the Shell "ROBOT魂 Tachikoma" Action Figure Product Info Revealed - Preorders from August 3 - 16,500 yen (tax incl.), scheduled for January 2027 release ↗ dates TBA
- Merch Ghost in the Shell "S.H.Figuarts Motoko Kusanagi" and "ROBOT魂 Tachikoma" Action Figures Product Info Revealed - Preorders from August 3 - 9,900 yen (tax incl.), scheduled for January 2027 release ↗ dates TBA Online
Past collab history 13
- Merch Aeon Exclusive: Ghost in the Shell Anime T-Shirts and Zip Parkas Launch September 25 ↗ 9/25 〜 9/25 / AEON, AEON STYLE, AEON STYLE Online
- Merch R WEAR, recovery wear made with Sony’s proprietary fabric, launches a limited-edition collaboration model with the TV anime Ghost in the Shell ↗ 9/7 〜 9/30
- Merch BUNKER x Ghost in the Shell opens preorders for a limited-edition hybrid backpack to mark Disaster Preparedness Day on September 1; TV commercial also begins airing ↗ 9/1 〜 9/1
- Merch 'Ghost in the Shell: THE GHOST IN THE SHELL' New Products (Motoko and Tachikoma T-Shirt, Sticker Set, Acrylic Figures, and More) ↗ 〜 8/5 / Online (Kadokawa Official Store)
- Merch Ghost in the Shell Soundtrack - Tower Records Exclusive Postcard Offer ↗ 〜 9/9 / Tower Records Online
- Merch TV anime "Ghost in the Shell" × S-MEISTER ↗ dates TBA
- Merch From Ghost in the Shell, new apparel and goods featuring Motoko and Fuchikoma & co. are released! Some items get early sale at Wonder Festival 2026 [Summer]. [Cospa] ↗ dates TBA
- Merch Ghost in the Shell S.H.Figuarts Motoko Kusanagi and ROBOT魂 Tachikoma Announced – Prototypes Revealed ↗ dates TBA
- Merch Reservations Open: Ghost in the Shell New Goods – TGITS Motoko & Fuchikoma T-Shirt, Stickers, Acrylic Stand, and More ↗ dates TBA / Online
- Merch TV anime Ghost in the Shell × S-MEISTER – Automatic mechanical watch with Fuchikoma dial using traditional raden (mother-of-pearl) craft. Features the AI tank Fuchikoma from the series, using shell pearls. ↗ dates TBA
- Merch Preorders open: Ghost in the Shell T-shirts, large tote, shoulder tote, pass case (with carabiner), reel keychain, metal carabiner, acrylic charm, outdoor stickers, mini sticker set, and cleaning cloth from COSPA! ↗ dates TBA / Online
- Merch “We want you to watch it especially in this era.” Rare episodes featuring Moko-chan, Tow Ubukata, and Shuhei Handa packed in! 'Ghost in the Shell: Complete Anime History PIA' goes on sale today ↗ dates TBA
- Event First-Ever All-Series 'Ghost in the Shell' Exhibition 'Ghost and the Shell' at Kansai Tour Features XREAL AR Glasses Augmented Experience ↗ 7/17 〜 8/30 / Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art Gallery Wing 3F Gallery
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- Music Rakuten Books Exclusive Early Order Bonus: 'Ghost in the Shell' O.S.T. (Acrylic Keychain 50x50mm) [Taisei Iwasaki, Ryo Konishi, YUKI KANESAKA] ¥3,960
- Music Free Shipping - First Pressing TV Anime 'Ghost in the Shell' Original Soundtrack / Taisei Iwasaki, Ryo Konishi, Yuki Kanesaka [CD] ¥3,960
- Music 'Ghost in the Shell' O.S.T. [CD] / Anime Soundtrack (Music: Taisei Iwasaki, Ryo Konishi, YUKI KANESAKA) ¥3,960
- Music THE GHOST IN THE SHELL Card Wafers — Sealed 20-Pack Box by Bandai; 26 Metallic Plastic Card Designs from the Latest TV Anime; Motoko Kusanagi / Masamune Shirow; Releases September 28, 2026; Free Shipping ¥2,990
- Music 【Free Shipping】TV Anime 'Ghost in the Shell: The Ghost in the Shell' O.S.T. [Analog Edition]/Hiroshi Iwasaki, Ryo Konishi, YUKI KANESAKA [CD] [Return Category A] ¥7,700
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