Set in a near-future world where information networks and cyborg technology are highly developed, Ghost in the Shell is a monumental cyberpunk sci-fi series depicting the activities of a special task force led by Motoko Kusanagi (CV: Maaya Sakamoto), a full-body cyborg who fights against cybercrime. Originating from the manga Ghost in the Shell: THE GHOST IN THE SHELL released by Masamune Shirow in 1989, it has expanded across numerous media forms, including animated adaptations and Hollywood live-action films. The anime Ghost in the Shell: THE GHOST IN THE SHELL, which began airing in July 2026, is the latest series produced by Science SARU, an animation studio consistently praised both domestically and internationally.

■Episode 4 "ROBOT RONDO"
[Synopsis]
A series of incidents occur where sample robots suddenly attack humans. Motoko and her team retrieve robots of the same model, discovering a certain common thread. To uncover the truth behind the cases, Batou and Togusa head to Hanka Precision Instruments, the manufacturer of the robots.

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