Ghost in the Shell: The Ghost in the Shell Motoko Kusanagi Joins S.H.Figuarts Line
This is the first S.H.Figuarts release based on the new Science SARU anime, signaling a coordinated merchandise push that pairs the Motoko figure with the ROBOT魂 Tachikoma for combined display.
Key Facts
- The S.H.Figuarts Motoko Kusanagi figure is priced at 9,900 yen including tax and is scheduled for release in January 2027.
- The figure stands approximately 140mm tall and is made of PVC and ABS.
- The figure includes four interchangeable face parts, four pairs of interchangeable wrist parts, a Seburo M5, a Seburo C-25, a replacement gun holster, and a visor-equipped bangs part.
- The separately sold ROBOT魂 <SIDE GHOST> Tachikoma figure is priced at 16,500 yen and is also scheduled for release in January 2027.
- The new anime Ghost in the Shell: The Ghost in the Shell is produced by Science SARU and has been airing since July.
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Bandai Spirits' S.H.Figuarts line is releasing an action figure of Motoko Kusanagi from the TV anime Ghost in the Shell: The Ghost in the Shell. The figure is based on the new anime's character design and features a flexible articulation system that captures the movements of her full-body prosthetic. It includes four interchangeable face parts, multiple hand options, a Seburo M5 and C-25, a replacement gun holster, and a bangs part with visor. The figure stands about 140mm tall and is made of PVC and ABS. It is priced at 9,900 yen including tax and is scheduled for release in January 2027. Pre-orders are open at retailers including Amazon, AmiAmi, Bic Camera, and Yodobashi Camera. The new anime, produced by Science SARU, has been airing since July. Motoko Kusanagi is voiced by Maaya Sakamoto, with Daisuke Aramaki voiced by Daisuke Yamaji, Batou by Hiroki Yasumoto, and Togusa by Yuichi Nakamura. The figure is designed to pair with the separately sold ROBOT魂 <SIDE GHOST> Tachikoma, which can carry the figure in its rear cockpit.
The S.H.Figuarts Motoko Kusanagi is the latest in a wave of Ghost in the Shell merchandise tied to the new anime, which began airing in July. The figure's set contents include a Seburo M5 and C-25, the standard sidearms used by Section 9, along with a replacement gun holster and a visor-equipped bangs part. The four interchangeable face parts are designed to convey a range of expressions, from calm command to combat focus.
The figure is engineered to work with the separately sold ROBOT魂 Tachikoma, which is priced at 16,500 yen and also scheduled for January 2027. The Tachikoma figure includes three interchangeable expression parts, lens and frame parts, and a dedicated base, allowing the Motoko figure to ride in its rear cockpit. Both figures are based on the new anime's designs, produced by Science SARU, with Moko-chan directing in her debut role. The anime's cast includes Maaya Sakamoto as Motoko, Daisuke Yamaji as Aramaki, Hiroki Yasumoto as Batou, and Yuichi Nakamura as Togusa.
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