# Ghost in the Shell Watch Order

Also known as: GHOST IN THE SHELL: Koukaku Kidoutai, GitS
Source: https://www.animechrono.com/franchise/ghost-in-the-shell
Last updated: 2026-09-16
Maintained by the AnimeChrono community. 11 entries in chronological viewing order.

The Ghost in the Shell watch order pulls the franchise's films and series into one sequence, starting with the 1995 Ghost in the Shell movie and its sequel, Innocence. After the two films, move into the Stand Alone Complex TV series and its follow-up, 2nd Gig, then the Solid State Society movie that caps that continuity. The ARISE arc comes next as four films — Ghost Pain, Ghost Whispers, Ghost Tears and Ghost Stands Alone — followed by the ARISE TV series and the New Movie that closes the order. Because Ghost in the Shell spans several separate continuities rather than one straight timeline, this is a recommended viewing order rather than a single chronology. If you're deciding where to start, the original 1995 film is the classic entry point, and this sequence lays out how every movie and series fits together afterward.

## The order

1. Ghost in the Shell Movies: Ghost in the Shell Movie (movie)
2. Ghost in the Shell Movies: Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence Movie (movie)
3. Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
4. Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd Gig
5. Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex: Ghost in the Shell: Solid State Society
6. Ghost in the Shell: ARISE: Ghost in the Shell ARISE: Ghost Pain (movie)
7. Ghost in the Shell: ARISE: Ghost in the Shell ARISE: Ghost Whispers (movie)
8. Ghost in the Shell: ARISE: Ghost in the Shell ARISE: Ghost Tears (movie)
9. Ghost in the Shell: ARISE: Ghost in the Shell ARISE: Ghost Stands Alone (movie)
10. Ghost in the Shell: ARISE: Ghost in the Shell ARISE: Arise TV series
11. Ghost in the Shell: ARISE: Ghost in the Shell: New Movie (movie)

## FAQ

**What is the correct order to watch Ghost in the Shell?**

Start with Ghost in the Shell Movie (Ghost in the Shell Movies), then continue with Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence Movie (Ghost in the Shell Movies), Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd Gig, Ghost in the Shell: Solid State Society (Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex), and Ghost in the Shell ARISE: Ghost Pain (Ghost in the Shell: ARISE), followed by 5 more entries. The full Ghost in the Shell watch order on this page has 11 entries across 3 series, listed in chronological viewing order.

**How many episodes is Ghost in the Shell?**

Ghost in the Shell has no TV episode blocks in this order, plus 7 movies.

**Where do the Ghost in the Shell movies fit in the watch order?**

Ghost in the Shell Movie comes first, Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence Movie comes right after Ghost in the Shell Movie (Ghost in the Shell Movies), Ghost in the Shell ARISE: Ghost Pain comes right after Ghost in the Shell: Solid State Society (Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex), Ghost in the Shell ARISE: Ghost Whispers comes right after Ghost in the Shell ARISE: Ghost Pain (Ghost in the Shell: ARISE), and Ghost in the Shell ARISE: Ghost Tears comes right after Ghost in the Shell ARISE: Ghost Whispers (Ghost in the Shell: ARISE), and 2 more are placed in the list above.

**Is Ghost in the Shell finished?**

Yes. Ghost in the Shell has finished airing, and this order covers everything released so far in chronological viewing order.

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