The new Ghost in the Shell anime series will premiere this July 2026, according to an announcement made during the “Ghost and the Shell” exhibition in NODE Tokyo. A new key visual and trailer were also revealed during the event.
The musical producers for the series were also announced, including musical director Taisei Iwasaki, known for composing the score for Belle and Scarlet; musical director Ryo Konishi, who has worked with Japanese artists such as Chara+YUKI, Mrs. Green Apple, and TOMOO; and U.S.-based composer Yuki Kanesaka, who produced the music for Dr. Stone.
Taisei Iwasaki shared, “In middle school, I came across a magazine with an illustration of Motoko Kusanagi inside. That was the moment when I discovered Ghost in the Shell. Its unique touch and color set it apart from other works. Even the author’s name, Masamune Shirow, captivated me. I was stunned. I’ve since encountered the series in various forms. Now, I am truly honored to be a part of this project and its long history.”
“I first watched Innocence when I was in junior high school. Ever since my heart was stolen by its intense charm, I’ve pursued everything related to Ghost in the Shell. Its influence is deeply ingrained into my own work and philosophy.” added Ryo Konishi. “At first, I couldn’t believe that I was entrusted with creating music for this work, but I wanted to embrace this precious world. With that feeling in my heart, I took on this project with my entire body and soul. Follow the whispers of my ghost!”
Yuki Kanesaka also commented, “As I dove into composing at my private studio in Boston, a vast number of motifs began preparing for their musical journey. To Nashville, where my allies wait, for additional recordings. To a Shanghai hotel, for tailoring. Finally, the motifs’ journey comes to an end in Tokyo, transforming from a phenomenon called “a passage” into a message called “a suite”. A journey without hesitation, without blurring, without rewriting. These songs are like maps, etched with a trail of my thoughts and impulses.”
Keep up with the new Ghost in the Shell anime by following the series’ official website theghostintheshell-anime.jp.
