The Ghost in the Shell anime episode 10 details Kusanagi's escape

The tenth episode of the anime series ‘The Ghost in the Shell’, titled ‘Brain Drain iii + Ghost Coast + Epilogue’, follows Major Kusanagi after she is targeted by a sniper and loses her prosthetic body. Left in a state consisting only of her brain, she flees with Batou to search for a new body.

During this process, Kusanagi receives an unexpected communication from the Puppet Master, a figure previously thought to be gone. This interaction occurs while she is in a closed mode, setting the stage for unpredictable developments as the season concludes. The episode features character work between Kusanagi and Batou as they navigate hurdles to secure a new shell.