The Legendary Cyberpunk Saga Returns: All-New TV Series "THE GHOST IN THE SHELL" Premieres July 2026

Core Insights - The upcoming TV anime series "THE GHOST IN THE SHELL" is set to premiere in July 2026, coinciding with the grand opening of a large-scale exhibition dedicated to the franchise [1][4] Project Details - Title: THE GHOST IN THE SHELL - Format: TV Animation - Based on the manga by Shirow Masamune, originally serialized in YOUNG MAGAZINE published by KODANSHA Ltd [4] - Director: Mokochan, making his directorial debut [3] - Script: EnJoe Toh, known for works like "Self-Reference ENGINE" and "Godzilla Singular Point" [3] - Character Design and Executive Animation Director: Shuhei Handa, recognized for "SCOTT PILGRIM TAKES OFF" and "Spriggan" [3] - Music Director: Taisei Iwasaki, with contributions from Ryo Konishi and YUKI KANESAKA [4] - Animation Production: Science SARU, known for acclaimed works like "Inu-Oh" and "DAN DA DAN" [3] Music Production - Music direction led by Taisei Iwasaki, a winner of the Japan Academy Film Prize for "BELLE" [2][5] - Collaborative soundtrack creation involving Ryo Konishi, who was the Music Director for the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, and YUKI KANESAKA, known for his work on "Dr. STONE" [2] - Iwasaki expressed a deep personal connection to the franchise, aiming to create a sound that resonates with the essence of "Public Security Section 9" [6] Exhibition Information - The "Ghost and the Shell: The Ghost in the Shell Exhibition" is the first large-scale exhibition covering the entire anime series [10] - Venue: TOKYO NODE GALLERY A/B/C, Toranomon Hills Station Tower 45F - Exhibition Dates: January 30, 2026 – April 5, 2026, with operating hours from 10:00 to 20:00 [10]