
Motoko Kusanagi
main character



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)
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.
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
10 episodes are listed.
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THE GHOST IN THE SHELL has 10 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 hours in total.
About 4 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 5 days; at one hour a day, about 4 days.
Yes. THE GHOST IN THE SHELL has finished airing — the final episode aired September 8, 2026.
No sequel is listed for THE GHOST IN THE SHELL as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Yes. THE GHOST IN THE SHELL adapts the manga by Masamune Shirow.
THE GHOST IN THE SHELL was animated by Science SARU and directed by Moko-chan.
The opening, "GO GHOST", is performed by King Gnu.
THE GHOST IN THE SHELL is listed on YouTube, Amazon Prime Video. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.