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Ghost in the Shell Episode 4 Shows Robot Rebellion and Ghost Dubbing
The fourth episode of the new *Ghost in the Shell* series, titled “Robot Rondo,” aired on July 28 2026. In the episode, disposable prototype robots suddenly turn on humans, prompting Section 9 to intervene. Operatives Batou and Togusa travel to the manufacturers, Hakka Seiki, where they uncover a clandestine “ghost dubbing” operation that copies a person’s digital ghost at the cost of the original’s life, using trafficked children as test subjects.
The investigation leads to a series of killings, including the on‑scene torture of a murderer by Batou for information, and the murder of a company executive. Hakka Seiki’s president attempts to flee by boat but drowns. Viewers praised the episode for its blend of serious crime drama and comic relief, noting strong character moments for Batou and Togusa. The episode’s opening theme is “GO GHOST” by King Gnu and its ending theme “Blue” by Millennium Parade.
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Batou · Ghost in the Shell · Hakka Seiki · Section 9 · Togusa
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Batou tortures a murderer on the spot to extract information. butwhytho.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] The president of Hakka Seiki flees by boat and drowns. cho-animedia.jp · www.pashplus.jp · animeanime.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The episode’s opening theme is “GO GHOST” by King Gnu and the ending theme is “Blue” by Millennium Parade. www.pashplus.jp
- [● 3 SOURCES] Disposable prototype robots attack humans in multiple incidents. cho-animedia.jp · www.pashplus.jp · animeanime.jp
- [● 3 SOURCES] Section 9 operatives Batou and Togusa investigate the manufacturer Hakka Seiki. cho-animedia.jp · www.pashplus.jp · animeanime.jp
- [● 3 SOURCES] The investigation reveals a “ghost dubbing” scheme that copies a person’s ghost, killing the original, using trafficked children. cho-animedia.jp · www.pashplus.jp · animeanime.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] Viewers praised the episode for its blend of serious drama and comic relief. cho-animedia.jp · animeanime.jp
- [● 3 SOURCES] Episode 4 titled “Robot Rondo” aired on July 28 2026. cho-animedia.jp · www.pashplus.jp · animeanime.jp