Deluxe Manga Box Set of Ghost In The Shell Arrives Next Month

Ghost in the Shell is hailed as one of the finest cyberpunk anime films ever made, but its roots lie in a beloved manga series. Created by Masamune Shirow, this manga debuted in 1989, and an ultimate edition is set to drop in 2026. You can preorder The Ghost in the Shell Legacy Edition Box Set for $112 (down from $140) ahead of its February 17 release. This collector’s edition brings the original Japanese manga to Western audiences in a high-quality, uncensored format. If you can’t wait for this special release, the Ghost in the Shell: Fully Compiled hardcover set is available for $31.71 (originally $55). While this version is censored, it still packs a punch with its graphic violence and mature themes. The hardcover spans over 800 pages, featuring the entire manga series, the “lost” stories from Ghost in the Shell 2: Man-Machine Interface, insightful notes, all original cover pages, and exclusive cover art illustrated by Shirow.

Set in a near-future world, Ghost in the Shell follows cyborg Major Motoko Kusanagi and her team in the counter-terrorist unit Section 9. The manga delves into the evolution of crime in an era dominated by brain jacks, neural chips, military drones, and optical camouflage. The story was adapted into a groundbreaking film in 1995, which has left a lasting impact on both anime and Western filmmakers, influencing works like the Matrix trilogy. If you’re keen to experience the film, it was released in 4K a few years back, complete with audio commentary, behind-the-scenes featurettes, and the original theatrical trailer. The franchise has spawned various sequels, spin-offs, and reboots, including Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence and the highly regarded Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex anime series. There was even a live-action adaptation of the original film in 2017 featuring Scarlett Johansson. While the film received mixed reviews, it managed to capture some of the iconic visuals from the anime and manga.

Ghost in the Shell Blu-rays:
– Ghost in the Shell (4K) — $15.74
– Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence — $26.24 (was $35)
– Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie — $22.12 (was $35)
– Ghost in the Shell 2017 (4K) — $14.23 (was $26)
– Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex — $16.10
– Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd Gig — $18.73 (was $25)

Later in 2026, Shirow’s other acclaimed manga series, Appleseed, will also see a Deluxe Edition release. Set in 2127, after a catastrophic global war, the story follows former SWAT member Deunan and the cyborg Briareos as they are recruited to work for Olympus, a cutting-edge city-state that survived the apocalypse. This new edition will feature multiple volumes, each with wrap-around cover art, full-color end sheets, a ribbon bookmark, and gilded edges. Volume One is set to launch on August 11, collecting Appleseed: The Promethean Challenge, Prometheus Unbound, The Scales of Prometheus, and The Promethean Balance, with preorders available for $70.