Summary
- Science SARU, the studio behind Dan Da Dan, debuts the first teaser for a new Ghost in the Shell series
- The adaptation honors the original manga with a fresh creative team and a new vision
- The anime premieres in July 2026
The iconic cyberpunk franchise returns as Bandai Namco Filmworks unveils the first promotional video for the new The Ghost in the Shell television series. Produced by Science SARU – the acclaimed studio behind global hits Dan Da Dan and Scott Pilgrim Takes Off – this project marks the franchise’s first animated entry since the 2023 conclusion of Ghost in the Shell: SAC 2045.
The 35-second teaser offers a striking glimpse of Motoko Kusanagi, featuring character designs by Shūhei Handa that pay direct homage to Masamune Shirow’s original 1989 manga. Making his directorial debut, Moko-chan (Touma Kimura) leads the production, supported by scriptwriter Toh Enjoe. The score is composed by a high-profile team including Taisei Iwasaki, Ryō Konishi and Yuki Kanesaka. Original creator Masamune Shirow has described this adaptation as a potential “second generation” for the series, with producers emphasizing a commitment to the source material’s intricate cyberpunk roots.
Leveraging the fluid, high-energy animation style that has become Science SARU’s hallmark, the series promises a fresh yet faithful take on Motoko Kusanagi’s fight against cybercrime. The Ghost in the Shell is scheduled to premiere in July 2026. Check out the promotional video above.
