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The Ghost in the Shell is a science fiction manga series written by manga artist Shirow Masamune, which began serialization in 1989, in Kodansha’s Young Magazine Pirate Edition. The story revolves around Motoko Kusanagi, a full-body cyborg with exceptional skill in both cyber and conventional warfare. With the rank of Major, she leads the offensive unit “Shell Squad” as they confront highly intricate and sinister crimes. With its realistic art style, the series’ narrative explores the fusion of humans and technology, delving into cyberpunk elements and philosophical themes, while deeply examining topics such as personal identity.