How would you rate episode 4 ofThe Ghost in the Shell ? © 2026 Shirow Masamune/KODANSHA/THE GHOST IN THE SHELL COMMITTEEFor any viewers who've found this faithful take on'smanga a little too light and frothy, I offer to you the evidence this episode demonstrates to the contrary. Long-term Ghost in the Shell fans may recognise several major plot elements repurposed here by Mamoru Oshii in his 2006 theatrical follow-up Innocence . If every subsequent episode manages to uphold this frankly stunning level of quality, The Ghost in the Shell will absolutely be an anime of the year candidate for me. Rating:The Ghost in the Shell is currently streaming on Prime Video.