Ghost in the Shell has not had a major new anime adaptation in years, which makes Bandai Spirits' newly confirmed Ichiban Kuji tie-in worth attention on its own. Ichiban Kuji Ghost in the Shell: THE GHOST IN THE SHELL launches in Japan on September 26, 2026 at 850 yen per draw, timed to the debut of a fresh TV anime adaptation of Masamune Shirow's legendary 1989 manga, produced by the acclaimed animation studio Science SARU.
The new series follows Major Motoko Kusanagi and Public Security Section 9's operations in a near-future Japan set in 2029, and this Ichiban Kuji release leans directly into that adaptation rather than pulling designs from the franchise's older film or television versions. For longtime fans, that means a genuinely new visual take on characters who have already been reinterpreted multiple times across the franchise's history.
This guide covers what is confirmed about the release, what makes the A Prize figure worth a closer look, and how to think about protecting pulls once the lottery kicks off in September.
The following is confirmed directly from Bandai Spirits' own reveal, reported by dedicated Japanese collectible press:
Since the full prize lineup has not been revealed yet, treat anything about the B through H tiers as unconfirmed until Bandai Spirits shares those details.
The confirmed A Prize figure depicts Major Kusanagi kneeling atop her iconic think tank companion, the Tachikoma, based on her original manga design rather than a film-specific look. The figure stands approximately 22cm tall and comes in two randomly assorted face variations, one with Motoko's standard expression and another wearing goggles, meaning collectors cannot choose which version they receive from a winning draw. The sculpt work is detailed throughout, from the folds in her clothing to the complex cabling running across her body, and the Tachikoma itself is rendered with the same level of detail rather than as a simple accessory base.
The Last One Prize is a special edition of the same A Prize sculpt, distinguished by the removal of the goggles and a completely new high-luminosity color scheme built around bright yellows and blues. The paint application is designed to simulate the look of intense lighting, giving this variant a visibly different presentation from either standard A Prize face option. As with most Ichiban Kuji Last One Prizes, this version is only awarded to whoever draws the final ticket in a given box, making it the rarest confirmed prize in the lineup so far.
Ghost in the Shell has been reinterpreted many times since the original 1989 manga, from the 1995 theatrical film to Stand Alone Complex and beyond, and each adaptation has given character designers room to reinterpret Motoko Kusanagi and the rest of Section 9 in a new visual style. A Science SARU production is a notable choice specifically because the studio is known for a distinctive animation style, and building an Ichiban Kuji line around a fresh television adaptation, rather than the more commonly merchandised film versions, gives this release a genuinely different look than most existing Ghost in the Shell collectibles on the market.
EVORETRO does not carry a protector built specifically for this release, since exact packaging and figure dimensions are not published ahead of the September launch. At approximately 22cm, the A Prize figure is closer in scale to a mid-size anime statue than a standard action figure, so a general acrylic display riser is a reasonable way to give it dedicated shelf space once it arrives, with the understanding that measuring the actual figure against any case or riser is worth doing before assuming a guaranteed fit. If you are building out a broader anime figure shelf alongside this piece, a multi-step display stand lets you stagger figures of different scale rather than lining everything up flat.
If you are planning to display anything from this release once it ships, these EVORETRO products are a practical starting point:
September 26, 2026, as an in-store lottery launch in Japan, at 850 yen per draw.
A 22cm Motoko Kusanagi figure kneeling atop the Tachikoma, based on her original manga design, with randomly assorted standard or goggled face variants.
No. Only the A Prize and Last One Prize have been revealed as of this writing. Bandai Spirits' official page indicates more reveals are coming.
A new TV anime adaptation, "Ghost in the Shell: THE GHOST IN THE SHELL," produced by Science SARU and premiering in July 2026.
This Ichiban Kuji release gives Ghost in the Shell fans a genuinely new visual take on Motoko Kusanagi and the Tachikoma, tied to a fresh television adaptation rather than the more commonly merchandised film versions of the franchise. If you are chasing the standard A Prize or hoping to land the high-luminosity Last One variant, keep an eye on Bandai Spirits' official channels for the remaining prize reveals as the September 26 launch approaches.
For more on recent Ichiban Kuji releases and anime figure display options, these guides may also help:
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