The Girl in the Shell
Series Overview
10 years after losing the war, the city of Tokyo is still in the midst of being rebuilt. Within that city, strange recurrent incidents are occurring. Several students from the Sakuraba Private School for Girls have gone missing. Private detective Tokisaka Reito is called in to help with the investigation by childhood friend and former coworker Uozumi Kyozo. One day, Akito receives a strange request from student Kuchiki Toko: "Please find the real me." In the midst of that, yet another Sakuraba student goes missing.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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Broadcast Syndication
1 Season • 2 Episodes
28 min per episode
2010 – 2010
Premiered: Fri, Jan 15, 2010
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Episode 2”
Girls students go missing one after another. A mystery incident which only leaves ripped limbs behind.... Reiko has been unable to figure out the crime.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
Explore Star Directory →Miumi Yoshida
Toko Mizuhara (voice)
Atsuya Takizawa
Uozumi Kyouzou (voice)
Junichi Suwabe
Reiji Tokisaka (voice)
Hikaru Isshiki
Natsume Takashiro (voice)
Shiho Kawaragi
Kyoko Hazuki (voice)
Yasuda Mio
Maris Stella (voice)
Kei Mizusawa
Yukari Tokisaka (voice) / Orihime Tsukishima (voice)
Maeda Kei
Touko Kuchiki (voice)
Yua Miyuki
Toko Mizuhara (voice)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Misumi Ran
Sekimachi Taifuu, Misumi Ran
Hamasaki Daigo
Department Leadership Roster
Hamasaki Daigo
Producer
Sekimachi Taifuu
Screenplay
Misumi Ran
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Girl in the Shell
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What is The Girl in the Shell about?
10 years after losing the war, the city of Tokyo is still in the midst of being rebuilt. Within that city, strange recurrent incidents are occurring. Several students from the Sakuraba Private School for Girls have gone missing. Private detective Tokisaka Reito is called in to help with the investigation by childhood friend and former coworker Uozumi Kyozo. One day, Akito receives a strange request from student Kuchiki Toko: "Please find the real me." In the midst of that, yet another Sakuraba student goes missing.
How many seasons does The Girl in the Shell have?
The Girl in the Shell comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Girl in the Shell?
Key cast members in The Girl in the Shell include Miumi Yoshida, Atsuya Takizawa, Junichi Suwabe, Hikaru Isshiki, Shiho Kawaragi.
Who created or directed The Girl in the Shell?
The Girl in the Shell was developed and directed by Misumi Ran.