Set in a near future where cyberbrain and cyborg technology are highly advanced, it depicts the **Public Security Section 9**, led by the full-body-prosthetic cyborg **Motoko Kusanagi (the Major)**, confronting increasingly complex, vicious cybercrime.
Eventually, the existence of a mysterious super-hacker, the **"Puppet Master,"** who manipulates even human consciousness, surfaces, and the Major is led to a fate of questioning the existence of her own **"ghost" (soul, self)**.
ED by millennium parade, broadcast on the Kansai TV / Fuji TV network. Premieres July 7, 2026 🦾
📝 Highlights & Appeal Light spoilers
01① A Classic SF Newly Visualized by Science SARU
This is a new series in which Science SARU newly visualizes Masamune Shirow's globally acclaimed classic SF.
How Science SARU, known for inventive visual expression, depicts the world of 'Ghost in the Shell' is the biggest point to watch.
Hopes rise for a fresh interpretation of a storied classic 🦾
02② SF of a Cyberbrain Near Future
Set in a near-future Japan where **cyberbrain and cyborg technology** are highly advanced.
While people connect their brains directly to networks, cybercrime that hacks cyberbrains grows serious.
A deep SF premise that questions technology and humanity is the work's charm ✨
03③ The Exploits of Motoko Kusanagi and Section 9
The story centers on the **Public Security Section 9**, led by the full-body-prosthetic cyborg **Motoko Kusanagi (the Major)**.
With elites like Batou and Togusa, she confronts increasingly complex, vicious cyber-crime.
Watch the teamwork of a distinctive elite unit and the tense action 🔥
04④ The Mysterious Hacker "Puppet Master"
As the story progresses, the existence of a mysterious super-hacker, the **"Puppet Master,"** who manipulates even human consciousness, surfaces.
While pursuing its identity, the Major is led to a fate of questioning her own "ghost" (soul, self).
Watch the work's foremost mystery, which poses philosophical questions 🦾
05⑤ The Philosophical Theme of Questioning the "Ghost"
The core is the **philosophical theme** of asking "what is a human?" and "what is the soul (ghost)?" in a cyberbrain world.
The soul (ghost) dwelling in the body (shell) — contemplation over its existence creates a depth beyond mere action.
The charm of intellectual SF that makes you think the more you watch 🧠
06⑥ ED Theme by millennium parade
The ending theme is "Blue" by millennium parade feat. Saya Gray, Daniel Caesar.
A song by millennium parade, led by Daiki Tsuneta, colors the near-future SF world.
Watch the sophisticated theme that shines against the cyberpunk visuals 🎵
07⑦ For Fans of SF and Cyberpunk
Irresistible for fans of cyberpunk and robust SF.
For fans of the 'Ghost in the Shell' series, and newcomers too can enjoy it as a new Science SARU work.
Please witness the new visualization of a globally acclaimed classic 🦾
08⑧ 📺 Broadcast & Streaming Info
Premiere: July 7, 2026 (Tue)~
Channels: Kansai TV / Fuji TV "Kaani-bal!!" block (Tue 23:00)
Streaming: Prime Video fastest worldwide
Studio: Science SARU
Check the official site for the latest info 📱
💡 Key Points & Predictions Some spoilers
The story is expected to center on Section 9, led by Motoko Kusanagi, confronting increasingly complex, vicious cybercrime.
Eventually the existence of the mysterious hacker "Puppet Master" surfaces, and the Major is led to a fate of questioning the existence of her own "ghost" (soul, self).
How Science SARU newly depicts this philosophical SF is the biggest point to watch.
🧾 Story So Far Contains spoilers
This is a new series starting in summer 2026.
Set in 2029, a near-future Japan where cyberbrain and cyborg technology are highly advanced. While people connect their brains directly to networks, cybercrime that hacks cyberbrains to alter memory and consciousness grows serious.
The full-body-prosthetic cyborg Motoko Kusanagi (the Major) leads "Public Security Section 9," an offensive organization under the Ministry of Home Affairs with elites like Batou, confronting increasingly complex, vicious cyber-crime. Eventually the existence of the mysterious super-hacker "Puppet Master" surfaces.
✅ Recommended Viewing Points
Wholeheartedly recommended for fans of cyberpunk and robust, intellectual SF.
For 'Ghost in the Shell' series fans, and fans of Science SARU's inventive visuals too.
Please witness the new visualization of a globally acclaimed classic.
👀 Trivia & Fun Facts
・The film 'GHOST IN THE SHELL' is a globally acclaimed classic that influenced even Hollywood.
・This is a new visualization series by Science SARU.
・The ED "Blue" is by millennium parade, led by Daiki Tsuneta of King Gnu.
💫 Unresolved Foreshadowing Contains spoilers
Mysteries to watch in the work:
● The identity and aim of the mysterious super-hacker "Puppet Master."
● What is the "soul (ghost)" in a cyberbrain world?
● How does Motoko Kusanagi face the mystery of her own existence?
● Is there a larger conspiracy hidden behind the cybercrime?
● How Science SARU shows an interpretation different from the original and past works.
● Watch the fate of an SF where philosophy and action intersect.
💌 Predicted Viral Quotes for Next Season
● "The net is vast and infinite."
—The Major's iconic line symbolizing 'Ghost in the Shell.'
● "Whether we are human or machine — that is not the question."
—A line symbolizing the work's theme of questioning the essence of existence.
The philosophical questions over the "ghost" make this work a classic beyond mere action.
Watch whether new iconic lines emerge from Science SARU's new interpretation 🦾