Reinterpreting
an absolute pillar of cyberpunk that shaped modern science
fiction is dangerous terrain where veteran fans do not forgive the slightest
mistake. The bar is very high, but Science SARU seems willing
to take the risk with its new visual proposal.
This
ambitious production officially presented its fourth promotional video,
confirming that the premiere of the animated series will take place globally
this coming July 7. The video trailer not only allows a detailed
look at the aesthetics of the characters, but also formally introduces the
closing theme titled "Blue", a musical collaboration
of the group MILLENNIUM PARADE with Saya Gray and Daniel
Caesar.
Before
hitting screens on July 7, the anime will have two international appearances
that will give a select audience a sneak peek at the project. The Annecy
International Animation Festival in June will host the world premiere
of the first two episodes. In addition, on July 4 there will
be a special screening at the Anime Expo at JW Diamond Hall at
2:45 p.m. Pacific Time, followed by a panel featuring director Mokochan,
character designer Shuhei Handa, and other producers. For a
franchise of this weight, it is not a minor detail that the international
commitment is so active before the premiere.
The
Production Team
Mokochan makes his directorial debut in this project within Science SARU. The scripts are in charge of Toh Enjoe, who also supervises the composition of the series. Character design and lead animation direction are the responsibility of Shuhei Handa. The music is directed and composed by Taisei Iwasaki, Ryo Konishi and Yuki Kanesaka, with musical production by Flying Dog. The production committee is made up of Bandai Namco Filmworks, Kodansha, Science SARU and Production I.G
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Ghost in the Shell
Ghost in
the Shell (Kokaku Kidotai) is one of the most influential franchises in Japanese science
fiction. Originating from Masamune Shirow's manga in 1989, it
spawned Mamoru Oshii's animated film in 1995, which redefined
what anime could do as a means of philosophical and visual expression. Since
then the franchise expanded through series such as Ghost in the Shell:
Stand Alone Complex, additional films and other adaptations. The new
version of Science SARU was announced in May 2024 and represents the debut of
the studio founded by Masaaki Yuasa in one of the most demanding universes of
Japanese anime.
Modifying
the atmosphere of such a sacred cult work will always divide the community
between pure nostalgia and curiosity for new perspectives.
