攻殻機動隊 The Human Algorithm [Koukaku Kidoutai: The Human Algorithm] #1

In "null," Togusa thwarts an assassination attempt on a regional politician and prosthetic rights advocate, only to be drawn into a deeper mystery when Section 9 learns of an illegal dump in the north—where one of the discarded android shells is unmistakably that of Major Motoko Kusinagi.

In the quiet isolation of a remote northern Japanese village that shuns modern technology, Togusa and Tsunagi go undercover to uncover a hidden data dump. There, Togusa crosses paths with Mari Hashikami, a civilian searching for answers about her father’s death, and a shadowy assassin who seems to be hunting her with deadly precision.

In "null," Togusa and Mari face off against the elusive White Bear as the tension mounts in a city teeming with hidden agendas. Meanwhile, Batou and Azuma follow a trail of discarded android shells, uncovering a mystery tied to a specific model's sudden abandonment—leading them into a web of secrets that threatens to unravel the line between human and machine.

In "null," Batou finds himself in Okinawa, drawn into a tense and volatile conflict as rival organized crime gangs clash in a high-stakes turf war. With his instincts sharpened by past missions, he must navigate the shifting alliances and hidden agendas of a city where loyalty is a currency and danger wears many faces.

In "null," Batou tracks a lead in Okinawa tied to a mysterious android case, while Paz and Borma stand guard over Shinra Mikimoto. Meanwhile, Saito, Togusa, Azuma, and Tsunagi brace for the threat posed by The White Bear.

In the quiet isolation of a remote village, a sudden assault by a heavily armed tactical squad shatters the stillness, hunting elusive agents of Section 9. When the chaos erupts, Tsunagi is caught in the crossfire and taken by the enigmatic figure known as The White Bear.