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Head to head
THE GHOST IN THE SHELL vs PSYCHO-PASS 2
| 7.8 | Score | 7.1 |
| 36,749 | Popularity | 137,233 |
| — | Episodes | 11 |
| 2026 | Year | 2014 |
| Tv | Format | Tv |
| Releasing | Status | Finished |
What they share
ActionPsychologicalSci-FiCyberpunkUrbanFemale Protagonist
The verdict
On the numbers, THE GHOST IN THE SHELL edges it — but they share 6 traits, so the right pick depends on your mood.
- Higher ratedTHE GHOST IN THE SHELL scores 78% vs 71%.
- More popularPSYCHO-PASS 2 has the bigger audience here.
- NewerTHE GHOST IN THE SHELL (2026) is the more recent release.
Comparing from the catalogue's scores and community tags. Open THE GHOST IN THE SHELL or PSYCHO-PASS 2 for the full picture.