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THE GHOST IN THE SHELL
The aggressive unit "Shell Squad", led by the full-body cyborg Motoko Kusanagi.
2026·1 Season·10 Episodes·★ 8.1
Japanese original
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?
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A bigger-world series choice for viewers who want imagination, world-building, or a premise that opens up beyond everyday life.
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Best suited to viewers who enjoy ongoing worlds, mythology, or high-concept storytelling.
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Compact commitment · 10 episodes
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Seasons
Season 1
10 episodes
2026
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