Bikini-Clad Motoko Kusanagi Shares a Steamy Kiss… The Ghost in the Shell's 'Sultry Summer Vacation' Draws Reactions Like 'Sensual' and 'Can't Believe They Aired This on Broadcast TV'

In episode 2 of the anime The Ghost in the Shell (currently airing sequentially), which aired on July 14, there was a scene of a bikini-clad Motoko Kusanagi (voiced by Maaya Sakamoto) enjoying her summer vacation. The scene of Kusanagi playfully engaging with her friends in a sultry manner had online viewers buzzing with excitement, with comments like "This is bold" and "I'm surprised they went all-in on the 'slug' scene."

In episode 2, "SUPER SPARTAN ii + JUNK JUNGLE i," Batou (voiced by Hiroki Yasumoto) was ordered by Daisuke Aramaki (voiced by Kazuhiro Yamaji), "Call up Kusanagi on your line." Batou replied, "The Major is on summer vacation..." and the scene then cut to Kusanagi enjoying her summer vacation.

Kusanagi, seen in a bikini at the beach, has a slick liquid rubbed onto her by a short-haired friend (voiced by Mai Nakahara) while being passionately kissed. When another friend with long hair (voiced by Hoko Kuwashima) arrives, the two friends press close against Kusanagi. The long-haired friend then leans in close to Kusanagi in a sultry manner.

Kusanagi's summer vacation scene had online viewers buzzing with comments like "Sensual" and "This is bold." Fans of the original work also chimed in with comments such as "Can't believe they aired this on broadcast TV," "I'm surprised they went all-in on the 'slug' scene," and "They really committed to the 'slug' episode."