The Ghost in the Shell (2026 TV series)

The Ghost in the Shell
攻殻機動隊 THE GHOST IN THE SHELL
(Kōkaku Kidōtai Gōsuto in za Sheru)
GenreCyberpunk
Created byMasamune Shirow
Anime television series
Directed byMoko-chan
Written byToh EnJoe
StudioScience Saru
Original networkFNS (Kansai TV, Fuji TV)
Original run 2026 scheduled

The Ghost in the Shell (Japanese: 攻殻機動隊 THE GHOST IN THE SHELL, Hepburn: Kōkaku Kidōtai Za Gōsuto in za Sheru) is an upcoming Japanese anime television series produced by Science Saru, based on the 1989–91 manga of the same name by Masamune Shirow and part of its media franchise.[1] It is directed by Moko-chan with series composition and episode scripts by Toh EnJoe, with character designs and chief animation direction by Shūhei Handa.[2] It is set to premiere in 2026 on the Ka-Anival!! programming block on Kansai TV, Fuji TV and their affiliates.[3]

Saru will be in a production committee with Bandai Namco Filmworks, Kodansha and Production I.G.[4]

References

  1. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (May 25, 2024). "Ghost in The Shell Gets New TV Anime Series in 2026 by Science Saru". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  2. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (April 11, 2025). "Science Saru's The Ghost in the Shell TV Anime Reveals New Teaser Video, Main Staff". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  3. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (October 23, 2025). "The Ghost in the Shell, Marriage Toxin, Super Psychic Policeman Chojo Anime to Air in New Tuesday Night Programming Block". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
  4. ^ "Ghost in the Shell Announces New TV Anime". Screen Rant. May 25, 2024.