New Ghost in the Shell anime project announced for global debut

Exciting news for cyberpunk fans!

A brand new Ghost in the Shell anime series is set to premiere in July 2026.

Produced by the acclaimed studio Science SARU, this project aims to return to the franchise's roots by delivering a faithful adaptation of Masamune Shirow's original 1989 manga.

Unlike recent 3D CGI iterations, the series will feature a beautiful hand-drawn aesthetic, capturing the unique visual language and atmospheric depth of the classic source material.

Directed by Toma Kimura, with scripts by sci-fi writer EnJoe Toh, the show promises to balance the franchise's signature philosophical questions with the humor and charm of the early manga.

Global audiences can look forward to streaming the series on Amazon Prime Video, following its debut at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in June 2026.

This project is a highly anticipated "return to form" for a series that has long been a pillar of the cyberpunk genre.

By revisiting the original designs of Major Motoko Kusanagi and the Tachikoma units, the production team hopes to honor the legacy of the original story while introducing it to a new generation of viewers.