Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Alternative Architecture (Season 1)

The story follows Motoko Kusanagi, a highly skilled member of the military, whom upon meeting Daisuke Aramaki, a current chief of the Public Security Section 9, in less than desirable conditions struggles to clear her name whilst forming her own independent team with the highest priority under the sponsorship and guidance of the chief Aramaki himself.

  • Poster for Ghost Stands Alone, Part I

    Ghost Stands Alone, Part I (Episode 1) 7.3

    Air date: 2015-04-05

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

  • Poster for Ghost Stands Alone, Part II

    Ghost Stands Alone, Part II (Episode 2) 7.3

    Air date: 2015-04-12

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

  • Poster for Ghost Pain, Part I

    Ghost Pain, Part I (Episode 3) 7.5

    Air date: 2015-04-19

    Overview: Motoko returns from a mission abroad to discover that her commanding officer has been murdered--and no one but Aramaki seems interested in doing anything about it.

  • Poster for Ghost Pain, Part II

    Ghost Pain, Part II (Episode 4) 7.5

    Air date: 2015-04-26

    Overview: The further Motoko investigates her CO's death, the less sense it makes.

  • Poster for Ghost Whispers, Part I

    Ghost Whispers, Part I (Episode 5) 7.5

    Air date: 2015-05-03

    Overview: After a war hero is convicted of war crimes, he and his former unit hold the entire city hostage. Their demand: access to the state secrets in the Pandora database.

  • Poster for Ghost Whispers, Part II

    Ghost Whispers, Part II (Episode 6) 7.5

    Air date: 2015-05-10

    Overview: Time is running out to stop Pandora's box from opening.

  • Poster for Ghost Tears, Part I

    Ghost Tears, Part I (Episode 7) 7.5

    Air date: 2015-05-17

    Overview: Motoko's love life is going better than it ever has, and she's even managed to take an unprecedented 5-hour vacation. Naturally, that's when buildings start blowing up.

  • Poster for Ghost Tears, Part II

    Ghost Tears, Part II (Episode 8) 7.5

    Air date: 2015-05-24

    Overview: The terrorist attacks on Newport City continue, and the shell squad isn't making much progress against them. Can Motoko accept help from a man made out of plain old flesh and blood?

  • Poster for Pyrophoric Cult, Part I

    Pyrophoric Cult, Part I (Episode 9) 7.5

    Air date: 2015-05-31

    Overview: Motoko and her squad are finally getting closer to Fire-Starter's broker, but things get tense when they're instructed to take a backseat role on a sting op.

  • Poster for Pyrophoric Cult, Part II

    Pyrophoric Cult, Part II (Episode 10) 7.5

    Air date: 2015-06-07

    Overview: Motoko and the gang have caught their man--or have they?

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