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THE GHOST IN THE SHELL 2026

“The aggressive unit "Shell Squad", led by the full-body cyborg Motoko Kusanagi.”

★ 8.3/10 · 27 votes TV-MA AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy 1 seasons · 10 eps Returning Series
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What is THE GHOST IN THE SHELL?

The Ghost in the Shell (2026) is an animated television series that portrays a near‑future Japan in the year 2029. The narrative follows full

Type
TV series
Year
2026
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
10
Runtime
25 minutes
First aired
Jul 7, 2026
Last aired
Jul 21, 2026
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
Fuji TV, Tokai Television Broadcasting, Kansai TV, Fukui TV
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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The Ghost in the Shell (2026) is an animated television series that portrays a near‑future Japan in the year 2029. The narrative follows full

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Should you watch it?

“In a near-future Japan, a cyborg-led elite task force investigates an international hacker conspiracy.”

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Reasons to watch
  • Features high-stakes cyberpunk action
  • Follows an elite task force tackling emerging threats
Keep in mind
  • Involves complex international conspiracy plots

Watch it if you enjoy sci-fi animation focused on cybernetic agents and high-tech conspiracies.

The series carries a TV-MA rating and features animated action themes.

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Cast

Maaya Sakamoto Motoko Kusanagi (voice)
Hiroki Yasumoto Batou (voice)
Yuichi Nakamura Togusa (voice)
Kazuhiro Yamaji Daisuke Aramaki (voice)
Kousuke Goto Ishikawa (voice)
Toru Nara Saito (voice)
Marie Oi Operator (voice)
Tomoko Kaneda Fuchikoma (voice)

Episode guide

Season 1 · 10 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →

Frequently asked questions

When is the series set?

The series is set in 2029 in a near-future Japan.

Who leads the Shell Squad?

The unit is led by the full-body cyborg Motoko Kusanagi.

Who scouts the team?

Daisuke Aramaki scouts the task force as Public Security Section 9.

What kind of threats do they investigate?

They preemptively strike emerging threats and investigate an international conspiracy involving a hacker known as The Puppet Master.

What genre is the series?

The series is an animation spanning action, adventure, sci-fi, and fantasy.