Series synopsis
THE GHOST IN THE SHELL is a Japanese animation sci-fi & fantasy action & adventure television series that premiered on Fuji TV on July 7, 2026.
In the year 2029, Niihama City has become a technologically advanced metropolis. Due to great improvements in cybernetics, its citizens are able to replace their limbs with robotic parts. The world is now more interconnected than ever before, and the city's Public Security Section 9 is responsible for combating corruption, terrorism, and other dangerous threats following this shift toward globalisation.
Premise
In the year 2029, Niihama City has become a technologically advanced metropolis. Due to great improvements in cybernetics, its citizens are able to replace their limbs with robotic parts. The world is now more interconnected than ever before, and the city's Public Security Section 9 is responsible for combating corruption, terrorism, and other dangerous threats following this shift toward globalisation.
Premise: The aggressive unit "Shell Squad", led by the full-body cyborg Motoko Kusanagi.
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 11 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | July 4, 2026 | July 4, 2026 |
| Season 1 | 10 | July 7, 2026 | September 8, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
THE GHOST IN THE SHELL: Pre-Broadcast Top-Secret Cyber-Special Designed as a perfect entry point for beginners, this special introduces the original manga as well as past films and series. It also features exclusive video segments packed with rare interviews from the creative staff behind the new anime, alongside a fun quiz segment featuring the franchise's iconic mascot character, Fuchikoma. |
July 4, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | July 7, 2026 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | July 14, 2026 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | July 21, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Fuji TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 7, 2026 |
| Status | continue |