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Designer Diary | The Ghost in the Shell: Tabletop Roleplaying Game

29th Jun 2026

Ross Connell



The Making of The Ghost in the Shell: Tabletop Roleplaying Game

The Ghost in the Shell: Tabletop Roleplaying Game is launching soon on BackerKit. Follow now to get exclusive campaign extras.

As huge fans of Shirow-sensei's manga, we are thrilled to bring you this game, which will allow you and your friends to play the part of trainee agents for Section 9.

This is a huge passion project for the team, years in the making; in fact, game designer Alessio Cavatore first announced he was writing The Ghost in the Shell Tabletop Roleplaying Game back in 2023. Three years later, it is almost here!

Today, we're sharing the first of Alessio's designer diaries, so you can hear his passion behind this game for yourselves. Watch below!
Based on the Pioneering Cyberpunk Manga

Explore an authentic, deeply faithful tabletop adaptation with a custom system designed by legendary games designer Alessio Cavatore and award-winning TTRPG writer Zak Barouh. This immersive RPG combines fast-paced, narrative-driven mechanics with the philosophical depth and visual flair that define The Ghost in the Shell manga.

Deep dive into an unforgettable sci-fi world with a premium rulebook filled with stunning art from the original manga, iconic tabletop miniatures, and missions that bring you into the story like never before.

We're sure you have a million questions about the game, so to help answer them, we'll be sharing even more:
  • Designer Diaries
  • Actual Play Sessions
  • Live AMA with the Team
  • Rulebook Teaser

To get exclusive pre-launch rewards and find out more, visit The Ghost in the Shell TTRPG page on BackerKit.