Ghost in the Shell Episode 8 Preview: Motoko Senses the Puppeteer
The accidental killing of the terrorist leader in Episode 8 introduces a moral complication for Motoko that the source articles do not frame as a simple victory, adding weight to the series' final stretch.
Key Facts
- Episode 8 of the TV anime "Ghost in the Shell: The Ghost in the Shell" is titled "INTERMISSION + BRAIN DRAIN i."
- Episode 8 is scheduled to air from 23:00 on August 25, with fastest streaming on Prime Video starting at 24:35 the same day.
- Due to the Asian Volleyball Championship, the broadcast start time for Episode 8 may be between 23:00 and 24:05.
- The anime has three episodes remaining after Episode 8, making it a 10-episode series.
- The opening theme is King Gnu's "GO GHOST," and the ending theme is MILLENNIUM PARADE's "Blue."
Reporting from 2 sources: GAME Watch (Impress), Real Sound Anime.
The preview cuts and synopsis for Episode 8 of the TV anime "Ghost in the Shell: The Ghost in the Shell," titled "INTERMISSION + BRAIN DRAIN i," have been released. Episode 8 is scheduled to air from 23:00 on August 25, with fastest streaming on Prime Video starting at 24:35 the same day. Due to the Asian Volleyball Championship, the broadcast start time may shift to between 23:00 and 24:05. The synopsis reveals that after diving into the Puppeteer, Motoko awakens and comes to understand the truth of the incident, but she begins to sense the Puppeteer's presence. During an operation to suppress terrorists on a ship, Section 9 advances, but Motoko accidentally shoots and kills the leader. The episode visual is part of a weekly initiative where each episode gets an alternative design poster, with Episode 8's design handled by Cota Kira. The anime airs every Tuesday at 23:00 on Kansai TV and Fuji TV's "Fire Animebaru!!" slot. Other streaming services begin distribution sequentially from August 26 at 24:35. The series has three episodes remaining after this one, making it a 10-episode run.
- Director is Moko-chan, who previously worked at Science SARU as assistant director on the TV anime "DAN DA DAN." This marks their first time in the director role.
- Series composition and screenplay come from SF novelist Toh Enjoe, known for "Self-Reference ENGINE" and for writing "Godzilla S.P: Singular Point."
- Shuhei Handa handles character design and chief animation direction, with credits including the Netflix series "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off" and the TV anime "Spriggan."
- Animation production is by Science SARU.
- Opening theme is King Gnu "GO GHOST," and the ending theme is MILLENNIUM PARADE "Blue."
- Voice cast includes Maaya Sakamoto as Motoko Kusanagi, Kazuhiro Yamaji as Daisuke Aramaki, Hiroki Yasumoto as Bato, Yuichi Nakamura as Togusa, Kosuke Goto as Ishikawa, Toru Nara as Saito, Maria Oi as Operator, and Tomoko Kaneda as Fuchikoma.
- Shirow Masamune published the original comic in "Young Magazine Zokan Kaizokuban" (Kodansha) in 1989. The franchise has since expanded into Mamoru Oshii's 1995 film "GHOST IN THE SHELL / Ghost in the Shell," other animations, and a Hollywood live-action film.
- Prime Video handles simultaneous exclusive overseas distribution, per Real Sound.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
Sources
- GAME Watch (Impress) アニメ「攻殻機動隊 THE GHOST IN THE SHELL」第8話の先行カットとあらすじが公開
- Real Sound Anime 『攻殻機動隊 THE GHOST IN THE SHELL』第8話先行カット “人形使い”の気配を感じる素子