Ghost in the Shell TV Anime by Science SARU Coming in 2026

A new TV anime series project for the cyberpunk SF masterpiece “Ghost in the Shell” by Masamune Shirow has begun. The animation will be produced by Science SARU and is scheduled to air in 2026. A special teaser and visual have also been released. Additionally, the largest-ever original art exhibition by Masamune Shirow will be held in spring 2025. Furthermore, Blu-ray and streaming information for “Ghost in the Shell SAC_2045 The Last Human” has also been announced.

Since Masamune Shirow’s original comic was published in 1989 in “Young Magazine Kaizokuban” (Kodansha), the “Ghost in the Shell” series has expanded into various works, including Mamoru Oshii’s “GHOST IN THE SHELL” (1995), anime, and Hollywood live-action films, continually surprising and inspiring audiences worldwide.

On Saturday, May 25, 2024, during the official music event “DEEP DIVE in sync with GHOST IN THE SHELL” held at Zepp Shinjuku in Tokyo to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the original series, a special teaser for the new “Ghost in the Shell” TV anime series was screened, surprising the audience with the announcement of the new production. The animation will be handled by Science SARU, known for its highly acclaimed works such as the Golden Globe-nominated film “INU-OH,” the TV anime “Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!,” and the film “The Color of Your Voice,” which has been selected for the feature competition at the 2024 Annecy International Animation Film Festival. The new series is scheduled to air in 2026.

The teaser features iconic scenes from the original comic, hinting at the drama to be portrayed in the new anime. Along with the announcement, a teaser visual featuring the main character, the full-body cyborg Motoko Kusanagi, and the AI-equipped tank Fuchikoma from the original comic was released, evoking the essence of “Ghost in the Shell.”

In addition to the anime announcement, the largest-ever original art exhibition by Masamune Shirow, tentatively titled “The World of Masamune Shirow,” will be held in spring 2025 at the Setagaya Literary Museum, commemorating the museum’s 30th anniversary. Further updates will be posted on the official global site and official SNS of “Ghost in the Shell.” Stay tuned for more information.

Additionally, details about the Blu-ray release of the movie “Ghost in the Shell SAC_2045 The Last Human” (General Directors: Kenji Kamiyama and Shinji Aramaki, Director: Michihito Fujii), which was theatrically released on Thursday, November 23, 2023, have also been revealed. The Blu-ray, featuring package design by Ilya Kuvshinov, will include luxurious bonus content and is set to be released on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.

Furthermore, the rental and digital distribution of all 12 episodes of “Ghost in the Shell SAC_2045” Season 2 and “Ghost in the Shell SAC_2045 The Last Human” started on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 18:00.

With its broad fan base spanning the original works and various anime adaptations, the new “Ghost in the Shell” TV anime promises an exciting storyline. Stay tuned for further updates!

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TV Anime “Ghost in the Shell (Tentative)” Scheduled to air in 2026 Original Work: Masamune Shirow (published by Kodansha KC Deluxe) Animation Production: Science SARU

“Ghost in the Shell” (The Ghost in The Shell) Original Work: Masamune Shirow (published by Kodansha KC Deluxe) Based on the manga “The Ghost in the Shell” by Shirow Masamune originally serialized in YOUNG MAGAZINE published by KODANSHA Ltd. A science fiction work that manga artist Masamune Shirow began serializing in 1989 in the youth magazine “Young Magazine Pirate Edition” issue No. 5. It depicts the story of Motoko Kusanagi, a full-body cyborg with superior abilities in cyber warfare and combat. As a Major, she leads the attack unit “Ghost in the Shell” which confronts increasingly complex heinous crimes. With its realistic and precise artwork, it explores cyberpunk elements and philosophical themes, deeply contemplating the fusion of humans and technology, individual identity, and more, influencing many creators. Three volumes of the manga have been published by Kodansha: “The Ghost in the Shell,” “Ghost in the Shell 2: Man-Machine Interface,” and “Ghost in the Shell 1.5: Human-Error Processor.”

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An animation production company that takes on new methods and nurtures young staff, producing works across TV, theater, and streaming platforms. Their notable works include “Lu Over the Wall,” which won the Grand Prix Cristal at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival, “The Night is Short, Walk on Girl,” “DEVILMAN crybaby,” “Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!,” “INU-OH,” and “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.” Upcoming releases include “The Color of Your Voice,” directed by Naoko Yamada and entered in the feature competition at the 2024 Annecy International Animated Film Festival, scheduled for release on August 30, 2024, “Garden of Remembrance,” and the TV anime “Dandadan,” set to air from October.

“The World of Masamune Shirow” Exhibition (Tentative) Scheduled for Spring 2025 Venue: Setagaya Literary Museum Organizers: Setagaya Literary Museum, Kodansha, Parco Planning Cooperation: Seishinsha In spring 2025, Parco, along with the Setagaya Cultural Foundation’s Setagaya Literary Museum and Kodansha, will hold “The World of Masamune Shirow” exhibition at the Setagaya Literary Museum (1-10-10 Minamikarasuyama, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo), commemorating the 30th anniversary of the museum’s opening. Masamune Shirow’s works captured the advanced technology information of the 1980s in a unique way, envisioning a cyberized future ahead of its time. This innovation has had an immeasurable influence on subsequent creators in manga, science fiction literature, and films. This large-scale exhibition will primarily feature original artwork, revealing the narrative world, artistry, and foresight that Shirow has built. Detailed information about the exhibition will be continuously released on the official “Ghost in the Shell” website and official SNS.

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“Ghost in the Shell SAC_2045 The Last Human”

<Introduction> In a near future where people’s minds are connected to the “cyberbrain,” Major Motoko Kusanagi leads Public Security Section 9, a fully cyborgized anti-crime unit combating cybercrime. Originating from the original manga “Ghost in the Shell” by Masamune Shirow, published in 1989, the “Ghost in the Shell” franchise has expanded into various works, including animation and Hollywood live-action films. The latest series, “Ghost in the Shell SAC_2045,” is co-directed by Kenji Kamiyama of the “Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex” series and Shinji Aramaki of the “APPLESEED” series, with Atsuko Tanaka, Akio Otsuka, and Koichi Yamadera among other original cast members from the “Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex” series reuniting. Produced by Production I.G and SOLA DIGITAL ARTS, Season 1 premiered exclusively on Netflix in April 2020, and Season 2 followed in May 2022. The theatrical version of Season 1, “Ghost in the Shell SAC_2045 Sustainable War,” was released in theaters in November 2021, continuously gaining new fans with its vivid sci-fi action and forward-looking world and drama. Following “Sustainable War,” “The Last Human” is directed by Michihito Fujii, known for the Japan Academy Prize-winning film “The Journalist” and “The Family,” reconstructing Season 2 with new scenes and perspectives into a theatrical release. The finale of the series is depicted. (Theatrically released on November 23, 2023)

<Story> Motoko Kusanagi and Public Security Section 9 encounter Takashi Shimamura, the leader of the refugee group “N.” The post-human raid begins in the ruins of Tokyo, approaching the singularity of evolution. In 2045, with the occurrence of the global simultaneous default, an economic catastrophe that shakes all nations, and the explosive evolution of AI, the world has entered a planned and sustainable war. However, the near future is not yet decayed enough for people to feel the threat of human extinction by AI on a daily level. To prevent cybercrimes committed by the newly emerged post-humans in the cyber society, Public Security Section 9 is reorganized under the Prime Minister’s secret orders. Pursuing Togusa, who went missing while searching for Takashi Shimamura, who is believed to have awakened as a post-human in Japan, Motoko Kusanagi and her team head to Tokyo, which was devastated by the previous great war. There, they encounter the refugee group calling themselves “N” and an assault by American special forces. As the threat of a nuclear war looms with the capture of a nuclear submarine, the three-way battle between Public Security Section 9, the Americans, and the post-humans intensifies.

<Staff> Original Work: Masamune Shirow “Ghost in the Shell” (published by Kodansha KC Deluxe) Chief Directors: Kenji Kamiyama × Shinji Aramaki Director: Michihito Fujii Direction & Editing: Tatsuya Furukawa Screenplay: Kenji Kamiyama, Ryo Higaki, Kurasumi Sunayama, Otomi Doshirou, Dai Sato, Daisuke Daito Character Design: Ilya Kuvshinov CG Director: Masashi Matsumoto 3D Character Supervisor: Hiromi Matsushige Production Designers: Shinji Usui, Kenji Teraoka, Daisuke Matsuda Modeling Supervisor: Masayoshi Tazaki Background Modeling Supervisor: Satoshi Ichikawa Rigging & Character FX Supervisor: Yosuke Nishikiori Rigging Supervisor: Nobuyuki Inoue Motion Capture Director: Hideki Udosawa Layout Supervisor: Woo-seok Choi Animation Supervisor: Yuya Yamaguchi Effects Supervisor: Takuya Kiyotsuka Lighting & Compositing Supervisor: Takaya Takahashi Technical Supervisor: Masahiro Omomo Music: Nobuko Toda × Kazuma Jinnouchi Sound Designer: Tsuyoshi Takagi Theme Songs: “Secret Ceremony” and “No Time to Cast Anchor” by millennium parade Music Production: Flying Dog Theme Song Cooperation: Sony Music Labels Production: Production I.G × SOLA DIGITAL ARTS Production Committee: Ghost in the Shell 2045 Production Committee Distribution: Bandai Namco Filmworks

<Cast> Motoko Kusanagi: Atsuko Tanaka Daisuke Aramaki: Hiroshi Naka Batou: Akio Otsuka Togusa: Koichi Yamadera Ishikawa: Yutaka Nakano Saito: Toru Ohkawa Paz: Takashi Onozuka Borma: Taro Yamaguchi Tachikoma: Sakiko Tamagawa Purina Esaki: Megumi Han Standard: Kenjiro Tsuda John Smith: Kaiji Soze Kurisu Ohtomo: Shigeo Kiyama Takashi Shimamura: Megumi Hayashibara

“Ghost in the Shell SAC_2045 The Last Human Blu-ray Disc (Limited Edition)” Publisher: Bandai Namco Filmworks Price: 7,480 yen (tax included) Release Date: Wednesday, August 28, 2024 Product Number: BCXA-1646 Cover Illustration by Ilya Kuvshinov (Character Designer) <Bonus Items> □ Official Supplement Book □ Bonus DISC

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• Opening Day Stage Greeting (Pre-Screening) Featuring: Atsuko Tanaka (Motoko Kusanagi), Akio Otsuka (Batou), Koichi Yamadera (Togusa), Megumi Han (Purina Esaki)
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