New Ghost in the Shell Anime Set to Debut in July 2026

New Ghost in the Shell Anime Coming in July

The much-anticipated new anime adaptation of Ghost in the Shell has made waves with its recent announcement. Set to premiere in July 2026, this adaptation is produced by Science SARU and has just revealed its first promotional video along with a striking key visual of the iconic character Motoko Kusanagi.

Key Production Details

• Character Design and Animation: Shūhei Handa, known for his work on Little Witch Academia, takes the role of character designer and chief animation director.
• Music Composition: The score will be curated by Taisei Iwasaki (known for BELLE), in collaboration with Ryō Konishi and Yuki Kanesaka.
• Airing Schedule: The series is set to be part of the Ka-Anival!! programming block on Kansai TV and Fuji TV, airing on Tuesday nights at 11:00 PM.

Directorial Debut and Writing Team

Director Mokochan, previously known for storyboard work on hits like DAN DA DAN and The Heike Story, makes his directorial debut with this project. The scriptwriting will be overseen by Toh Enjoe, whose past work includes popular titles such as Space Dandy and Godzilla Singular Point.

Creator's Commentary

Masamune Shirow, the original manga creator, has expressed his hopes for this adaptation, referring to it as the tenth version of the franchise and emphasizing the importance of staying true to the source material. He stated, "Considering the shift in production staff... I sincerely hope this will once again be an enjoyable visual experience in some form."

Legacy and Expectations

This marks the continuation of a celebrated franchise, previously adapted by renowned directors like Mamoru Oshii and Kenji Kamiyama. Recent works include Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045, reinforcing the franchise's enduring legacy and relevance in the anime community.

For further insights and updates, keep an eye out for more announcements leading up to the July release.

Source: Anime News Network