Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex #4

In "Hideout Assault," Section 9 launches a high-stakes raid on a Chinese gang operating out of a hidden safehouse, targeting a planned cyber-attack on a Japanese financial institution. But when the operation goes live, the team is thrown off balance by the sudden discovery of an armed battle cyborg among the suspects—turning a routine takedown into a tense, unpredictable confrontation.

In "True Aim," Section 9 follows up on a cyber-attack linked to a Chinese gang, only to uncover a targeted threat against Yokose Kanemoto, a powerful Japanese investment manipulator. As Fem prepares to infiltrate the country, the mission takes on a sharper edge—her aim is precise, but the stakes are far from clear.

In "Palatial Mansion," Section 9 races against time to intercept the battle cyborg Fem, who has crossed into Japan with the intent to assassinate the reclusive billionaire Yokose Kanemoto. With the trail leading to a secluded estate and the stakes rising, the team must navigate a web of surveillance, deception, and hidden motives—all drawn from the sharp, grounded storytelling of Kenji Kamiyama and Yu Kinutani’s adapted script and art.

In "The Tycoon and the Assassin," the Major uncovers a dangerous personal vendetta when she learns that Fem, a skilled assassin, is targeting Kanemoto—not for political gain, but out of deep-seated revenge for the ruin of her father’s business through his ruthless market maneuvers. With Yu Kinutani’s sharp, atmospheric art and a script rooted in the layered intrigue of the Ghost in the Shell universe, this story explores the blurred lines between justice, memory, and the cost of power.