THE GHOST IN THE SHELL
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Format
TV series
Episodes
10
Episode length
24 min
Total watch time
4 hours
Status
Finished
Aired
July 7, 2026 – September 8, 2026
Season
Summer 2026
Source
Manga
Director
Moko-chan
Original creator
Masamune Shirow
Music
Taisei Iwasaki, Yukihiro Kanesaka, Ryou Konishi
Age rating
R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
Country
Japan
AniList score
77/100
Estimated watch time
4h
⚡ 2 days at 5 eps/day

Tags & Tropes

Philosophy96%Cyberpunk94%Cyborg92%Artificial Intelligence85%Robots85%Female Protagonist80%Primarily Adult Cast80%Police76%Urban75%Conspiracy71%
TVFINISHED2026 SUMMER7.7 / 10 AniList score

THE GHOST IN THE SHELL

攻殻機動隊 THE GHOST IN THE SHELL• Koukaku Kidoutai: THE GHOST IN THE SHELL
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Synopsis

The year is 2029. In near-future Japan, where the world has become highly information-intensive, with a vast corporate network covering the planet, electrons and light pulsing through it. But the nation-state and ethnic groups still survive. Motoko Kusanagi, a full-body cyborg, leads an elite combat unit, including Batou. While commanding her team, Kusanagi envisions the creation of a specialized task force to preemptively strike against emerging threats. Meanwhile, Daisuke Aramaki of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, who had been planning to establish a similar unit, recruited Kusanagi and her team. Together, they begin operations as Public Security Section 9—an offensive tactical unit known as “Shell Squad.” As they confront complex cybercrimes and international conspiracies, the existence of a mysterious, unidentified hacker known as The “Puppet Master” emerges on the horizon of their investigation. What fate awaits Kusanagi? And what is the Puppet Master’s true objective? A new era of cyberpunk action begins. (Source:攻殻機動隊 THE GHOST IN THE SHELL Site)

Main cast & voice actors

Should you watch THE GHOST IN THE SHELL?

Probably, if you enjoy action, ecchi and psychological, especially stories with philosophy, cyberpunk, cyborg.

Fans rate it highly: 77/100 on AniList, with 68% of 10K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #44 highest-rated anime of 2026.

Once people start, they tend to finish: only 4.3% of viewers drop it.

At about 4 hours in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.

Where to Watch Officially

Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.

Episodes

10 episodes are listed.

Creators & key staff

Original creator
Masamune Shirow
Director
Moko-chan
Series composition
Tou Enjou
Character design
Shuuhei Handa

Where it fits in the series

Opening & ending themes

Openings (1)

  1. OP1“GO GHOST” by King Gnu · eps 1-10

Endings (2)

  1. ED1“Blue” by millennium parade · eps 1-9
  2. ED2“She is a bit too Clever” by Astha Zylah · eps 10

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THE GHOST IN THE SHELL FAQ

How many episodes does THE GHOST IN THE SHELL have?

THE GHOST IN THE SHELL has 10 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 hours in total.

How long does it take to watch THE GHOST IN THE SHELL?

About 4 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 5 days; at one hour a day, about 4 days.

Is THE GHOST IN THE SHELL finished?

Yes. THE GHOST IN THE SHELL has finished airing — the final episode aired September 8, 2026.

Is there a season 2 of THE GHOST IN THE SHELL?

No sequel is listed for THE GHOST IN THE SHELL as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.

Is THE GHOST IN THE SHELL based on a manga?

Yes. THE GHOST IN THE SHELL adapts the manga by Masamune Shirow.

Who animated THE GHOST IN THE SHELL?

THE GHOST IN THE SHELL was animated by Science SARU and directed by Moko-chan.

Who sings the opening of THE GHOST IN THE SHELL?

The opening, "GO GHOST", is performed by King Gnu.

Where can I watch THE GHOST IN THE SHELL?

THE GHOST IN THE SHELL is listed on YouTube, Amazon Prime Video. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.