The new adaptation of The Ghost in the Shell revealed its second promotional video and official visual during AnimeJapan 2026. The series, produced by studio Science SARU ( Dandadan ), premieres in the July season on the “Ka-Anival!!” programming block, broadcast on Japanese television stations.
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The project marks the directorial debut of Mokochan , known for his work in animation such as Dandadan . The script is by Toh Enjoe , while Shūhei Handa is responsible for character design and animation supervision.
Created by Masamune Shirow , Ghost in the Shell is a fiction manga published by Kodansha. The story follows security agents in a world dominated by cybernetic technology and artificial intelligence.
According to Shirow, this adaptation represents a new generation within the franchise, following versions directed by Mamoru Oshii, Kenji Kamiyama, and Kazuchika Kise. He highlighted the change in the creative team as a central point.
Production and legacy
The soundtrack will be led by Taisei Iwasaki, with collaboration from Ryō Konishi and Yuki Kanesaka. The production committee includes Bandai Namco Filmworks , Production IG, and other companies in the industry.
The franchise remains relevant even after the death of Atsuko Tanaka, the iconic voice of the character Motoko Kusanagi . The most recent project was the compilation film SAC_2045 The Last Human, released in 2023.
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