New merchandise for 『Koukaku Kidoutai STAND ALONE COMPLEX』 is now available from the official character goods and apparel brand “COSPA”. This lineup includes a hoodie that lets you become the “Warai Otoko”, apparel and goods featuring Motoko and the Tachikoma, and more. Reservations are currently being accepted on the “COSPA” mail-order website and other platforms.
About Koukaku Kidoutai STAND ALONE COMPLEX
『Koukaku Kidoutai』 is an SF manga series that began serialization in Koudansha’s “Young Magazine Kaizokuban” in 1989 by manga artist Shirou Masamune. It depicts the struggles of Public Security Section 9, also known as “Koukaku Kidoutai,” an offensive unit led by Kusanagi Motoko, a full-body cyborg with exceptional abilities in cyber warfare, combat, and more, as they tackle increasingly sophisticated and complex heinous crimes.
『Koukaku Kidoutai STAND ALONE COMPLEX』 is a TV anime adaptation of the original manga, produced by Production I.G with Kamiyama Kenji serving as director and series composition writer. It aired from October 2002 to November 2003, spanning 26 episodes. Since then, the series has continued to expand, leading up to 『Koukaku Kidoutai SAC_2045』, which is exclusively distributed worldwide on Netflix.
Looking ahead, a new TV anime series, 『Koukaku Kidoutai THE GHOST IN THE SHELL』, produced by Science SARU, is scheduled to air in 2026.
New Merchandise from COSPA
Among the new goods from “COSPA”, the “Warai Otoko Icon Full Zip Hoodie” allows you to completely close the hood, making it look as though you’ve been “hacked by the Warai Otoko,” just like in the show. Numerous other goods featuring the Warai Otoko icon are also available, including “T-shirts” and “Stainless Steel Mugs”.
Furthermore, the lineup includes a “Kusanagi Motoko Pixel T-shirt” featuring Kusanagi Motoko designed in a pixelated style, as well as various items with Tachikoma and Kouan 9-ka logos. The larger T-shirt sizes, XXL/3XL, are limited editions, so it’s highly recommended to reserve yours early. Gear up with various elements that construct the world of 『S.A.C.』 and dive into the universe of 『Koukaku Kidoutai』.
Availability
The new merchandise from “COSPA” for 『Koukaku Kidoutai STAND ALONE COMPLEX』 is scheduled for release in mid-September 2025. You can purchase them through the “COSPA” mail order site and other retailers.
(C)Shirou Masamune・Production I.G／Koudansha・Koukaku Kidoutai Seisaku Iinkai
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