“Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Season 3” is a continuation of the anime adaptation, the first season of which was released in April 2020. The fantastic plot absorbed the viewer so much that it makes no sense for the director to stop after two seasons. Will there be a sequel?
“Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Ss 3”: release date, announcement
The incredible success of a project called “Ghost in the Shell” seems to be gaining momentum. Each adaptation is a guarantee that the viewer will receive a high-class anime series, film, video game. The high ratings of the first two seasons give hope that this is not the end of the story of Major and her professional team.
The production of one season, filled with a huge number of visual effects and techniques, takes a lot of time from the director and his team. Most likely, season 3 of anime will be released until the end of 2023.
Plot
Even in childhood, the girl Motoko Kusanagi had to survive a terrible day. Her parents died in a plane crash, and she herself was hospitalized. The child had no chance to survive. The coma lasted a long two years. And then – the transition to cyber-human: transplantation of the brain, complete cybernetization of the body. Now she is a cyborg with a human brain, a powerful weapon capable of completing any task…
Years passed. The girl turned into a wonderful fighter Motoko Kusanagi. For several years she worked for the secret Public Security Section 9, aimed at combating terrorism and cyber crime. Now she is a member of the “GHOST” group, which always has plenty of work.

After a directed economic disaster, the world is gradually plunging into chaos. This time is called “Sustainable War”. The main players are the politicians of countries that cannot divide the world among themselves. Team members led by Motoko Kusanagi receive one assignment after another. They are military men who do not see themselves in another profession. What task will they get this time? Conspiracies, betrayal, the development of new deadly weapons, cyber attacks, terrorism, new dangerous technologies – what else will the mercenaries, led by Major, have to face?..
Main characters
- Motoko Kusanagi – she had an accident in childhood, after which she was replaced with a prosthesis with a cyber brain inside; head of the mercenary unit; was a member of Public Security Section 9; nicknamed “Major”; to be a military – her calling, does not see life without military service; able to lead a group in any situation.
- Daisuke Aramaki – creator and permanent leader of the secret organization PSS9; for many years he worked in the counterintelligence service of Japan; incredibly smart; he is an excellent strategist and analyst – no small thing will go beyond his control; ready to protect his people to the end; over the years he has acquired a huge number of necessary contacts in political, military and other circles.
Interesting Facts
- “Ghost in the Shell” is such a popular project that many adaptations were created on its basis. Recall the main ones:
– anime film “Ghost in the Shell”, 1995;
– anime series “Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex”, 2002;
– anime film “Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence”, 2004;
– anime series “Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG”, 2004;
– anime film “GiS: S.A.C. Solid State Society”, 2006;
– anime series “Ghost in the Shell: Arise”, 2013;
– anime film “Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie”, 2015;
– the film “Ghost in the Shell”, 2017, where the main role was played by the popular actress Scarlett Johansson;
– anime adaptation “Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045”, 2020. - The first manga was published from May 1989 to November 1990. Masamune Shirow released 1 volume. From September 1991 to August 1997, the second part of the manga was produced, which also consisted of one volume.
- The director of season 1 was Kenji Kamiyama. He worked in various projects not only as a director, but also as a screenwriter. He wrote the script for the anime film “Blood: The Last Vampire”, directed the anime “MiniPato”, “Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit”, “Eden of the East” and others. His popular projects are “Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex “and” Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG “.
- The director of season 2 of the anime was Shinji Aramaki, who is known for his work in the mecha genre. Among his projects: the anime “Starship Troopers: Invasion”, “Starship Troopers: Traitor of Mars”, “Space Pirate Captain Harlock” and others.
Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Season 3: release date
Number | Series title | Release date |
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3x01 | Series 1 | 2023 |
3x02 | Series 2 | 2023 |
3x03 | Series 3 | 2023 |
3x04 | Series 4 | 2023 |
3x05 | Series 5 | 2023 |
3x06 | Series 6 | 2023 |
3x07 | Series 7 | 2023 |
3x08 | Series 8 | 2023 |
3x09 | Series 9 | 2023 |
3x10 | Series 10 | 2023 |