The Major
is ready to connect back to the network. It has been officially confirmed that
Science SARU's (Koukaku Kidoutai) new Ghost in the Shell anime will
begin airing in July 2026. The series will air every Tuesday at
11:00 PM on the national network Kansai TV and Fuji TV.
Along with
the date announcement, the first key visual and promotional video offering a
glimpse into the sci-fi drama and action that characterize the franchise were
revealed. The footage shows the cyborg protagonist, Motoko Kusanagi,
in a powerful pose alongside members of Public Security Section 9.
Science
SARU Ghost in the Shell Anime Details
The
production has a remarkable creative team. The direction is in charge of Moko-chan (assistant
director at Dandadan), with the composition of the series and
scripts in the hands of acclaimed science fiction novelist Toh EnJoe (Godzilla:
S.P). Character design and lead animation direction are the responsibility
of Shuhei Handa (Little Witch Academia).
High-level
musical equipment
A highlight
of the announcement is the formation of an elite musical team under the FlyingDog label:
- Taisei Iwasaki (Music Director and
Composer).
Winner of the Japanese Academy Award for Belle's music. - Ryo Konishi (Composer).
Music Director of the opening ceremony of the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025. - YUKI KANESAKA (Composer).
Known for his work on Dr. STONE.
Iwasaki
commented that his concept for the soundtrack is to create "Public Safety
Section 9 in sound," seeking to honor the legacy of the original work.
About
Ghost in the Shell
The
franchise originated with the manga of Masamune Shirow, first
serialized in 1989. The story follows Motoko Kusanagi, leader of an elite unit
tasked with countering high-level cybercrime in a hyper-connected future.
With its
detailed realism and philosophical explorations of identity and technology, the
work has inspired multiple adaptations, including Mamoru Oshii's iconic 1995
film and several television series. This new installment seeks to reinterpret
the classic cyberpunk with the distinctive visual aesthetic of Science SARU.
