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In this highly anticipated prequel set in the year after the fourth World War, cyborg and hacker Motoko Kusanagi finds herself wrapped up in the investigation of a devastating bombing. But she’s not the only one looking for answers—as she delves deeper into the mystery of who is behind the attack, a specialized team unlike any before begins to take shape.

Anime · 2013 · 58 min

Starring Miyuki Sawashiro , Kenichirô Matsuda , Tarusuke Shingaki

Director Kazuchika Kise

EPISODE 1

Border 1: Ghost Pain

In this prequel set one year after the fourth World War, cyborg and hacker extraordinaire Motoko Kusanagi from the military’s 501st Secret Unit finds herself wrapped up in the investigation of a devastating bombing.

58 min · Jul 26, 2018
EPISODE 2

Border 2: Ghost Whispers

In this prequel set one year after the fourth World War, cyborg and hacker extraordinaire Motoko Kusanagi from the military’s 501st Secret Unit finds herself wrapped up in the investigation of a devastating bombing.

55 min · Jul 26, 2018
EPISODE 3

Border 3: Ghost Tears

The Major's attempts to move on with her life are derailed by terrorist bombing, a deadly investigation involving prosthetic legs, and phantom from the past!

58 min · Jul 26, 2018
EPISODE 4

Border 4: Ghost Stands Alone

When the riot squad starts shooting citizens during the holiday season, the Major and her team must track down a terrorist hacker who operates under the name Fire-Starter.

58 min · Jul 26, 2018
EPISODE 101

Ghost Stands Alone, Part 1

When terrorists hijack a peaceful protest, Motoko Kusanagi sees her chance to prove her new squad's worth.

23 min · Jul 26, 2018
EPISODE 102

Ghost Stands Alone, Part 2

A rare disease puts two citizens at the center of a struggle for military and economic power.

23 min · Jul 26, 2018