Masamune Shirow

1 series 3 books in order 2 standalone books

Masamune Shirow is a Japanese manga artist best known for creating the manga Ghost in the Shell. His work has been adapted into multiple anime films, television series, and video games. Shirow is recognized as a key figure in shaping cyberpunk aesthetics and themes in Japan during the 1980s and 1990s.

Born
1961
Known for
The Ghost in the Shell: The Human Algorithm

Series by Masamune Shirow

The Ghost in the Shell: The Human Algorithm

8 books in order · 2006–2026

  1. Cover of The Ghost in the Shell: The Human Algorithm 1

    The Ghost in the Shell: The Human Algorithm 1

    2006 · Junichi Fujisaku

    This brand-new chapter fills in the gaps between The Ghost in the Shell: Human-Error Processor and Man-Machine Interface manga with a tense cyberpunk…

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  2. Cover of The Ghost in the Shell: The Human Algorithm 2

    The Ghost in the Shell: The Human Algorithm 2

    2021 · Junichi Fujisaku

    This brand-new chapter fills in the gaps between The Ghost in the Shell: Human-Error Processor and Man-Machine Interface manga with a tense cyberpunk…

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  3. Cover of Ghost in the Shell

    Ghost in the Shell

    2022 · Masamune Shirow

    This book is a hardcover collection of Shirow Masamune's original Ghost in the Shell manga, including The Ghost in the Shell (1991), The Ghost in the…

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  4. Cover of The Ghost in the Shell: The Human Algorithm 4

    The Ghost in the Shell: The Human Algorithm 4

    2023 · Junichi Fujisaku

    This brand-new chapter fills in the gaps between The Ghost in the Shell: Human-Error Processor and Man-Machine Interface manga with a tense cyberpunk…

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  5. Cover of The Ghost in the Shell: The Human Algorithm 5

    The Ghost in the Shell: The Human Algorithm 5

    2025 · Junichi Fujisaku

    This brand-new chapter fills in the gaps between The Ghost in the Shell: Human-Error Processor and Man-Machine Interface manga with a tense cyberpunk…

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  6. Cover of The Ghost in the Shell: The Human Algorithm 6

    The Ghost in the Shell: The Human Algorithm 6

    2025 · Junichi Fujisaku

    This brand-new chapter fills in the gaps between The Ghost in the Shell: Human-Error Processor and Man-Machine Interface manga with a tense cyberpunk…

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  7. Cover of The Ghost in the Shell: The Human Algorithm 7

    The Ghost in the Shell: The Human Algorithm 7

    2025 · Junichi Fujisaku

    This brand-new chapter fills in the gaps between The Ghost in the Shell: Human-Error Processor and Man-Machine Interface manga with a tense cyberpunk…

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  8. Cover of The Ghost in the Shell: The Human Algorithm 8

    The Ghost in the Shell: The Human Algorithm 8

    2026 · Junichi Fujisaku

    This brand-new chapter fills in the gaps between The Ghost in the Shell: Human-Error Processor and Man-Machine Interface manga with a tense cyberpunk…

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Standalone books

  1. Cover of Dominion
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  2. Cover of Appleseed
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Masamune Shirow written?

We list 3 books by Masamune Shirow across 1 series, published between 2006–2026 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Masamune Shirow's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Ghost in the Shell: The Human Algorithm 1.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy Masamune Shirow's books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.

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