Masamune Shirow's original Ghost in the Shell manga is first published, marking the beginning of the franchise.
The groundbreaking anime film adaptation directed by Mamoru Oshii is released, gaining worldwide acclaim for its cyberpunk themes and visuals.
The television anime series expands the franchise narrative and explores new storylines involving Section 9.
The sequel to the original film directed by Mamoru Oshii is released, continuing the philosophical cybernetic themes.
A reimagining and prequel series is launched, exploring the origins of Major Motoko Kusanagi.
A Hollywood live-action adaptation starring Scarlett Johansson is released, bringing the franchise to a new audience.
The beginning of widespread cybernetic enhancements and the augmentation of humans with cyberbrains.
Establishment of a special operations task-force tackling cybercrime and terrorism in Japan, led by Daisuke Aramaki.
Motoko Kusanagi is fully cyberized and becomes the leader of Section 9.
A sophisticated AI known as the Puppet Master hacks into multiple cyberbrains, leading to a confrontation and merging with Major Kusanagi.
Section 9 combats the Individual Eleven, a terrorist group involved in political espionage and cybercrime.
Development and deployment of AI-assisted multi-legged tanks for Section 9 operations.
Series of events involving cyber-terrorism and deep governmental conspiracies confronted by Section 9.
An experimental project focusing on the evolution of consciousness and the definition of self in cyberized humans.
