Science Saru has officially announced that they will be making a new Ghost in the Shell anime series. The anime, developed alongside Bandai Namco Filmworks, Kodansha, and Production I.G., will air in 2026.
Ghost in the Shell is undoubtedly one of the most influential manga/anime franchises of all time. The manga initially ran from 1989 to 1990. Over the years, the manga has received several adaptations. This includes a massively popular animated film, a less than stellar live action adaptation, several video games, and more. Science Saru will be throwing their hat into the ring with the franchise’s next adaptation, which will release in two years.
New Ghost in the Shell Anime Revealed, Airing in 2026
Science Saru has officially announced that they will be working on a new Ghost in the Shell anime adaptation. The adaptation, tentatively titled The Ghost in the Shell, will air in 2026. Additionally, to commemorate the announcement, Science Saru released a short promo video showcasing the manga’s history. Check it out below:
Recently, Science Saru has been on a massive streak when it comes to beloved anime releases. They’ve released such hits as Dandadan, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken, and much more. Additionally, the original Ghost in the Shell manga is available at several local and online retailers. Kodansha describes it as follows:
About Ghost in the Shell
Deep into the 21st century, the line between man and machine has been inexorably blurred as humans rely on the enhancement of mechanical implants and robots are upgraded with human tissue. In this rapidly converging landscape, cyborg superagent Major Motoko Kusanagi is charged to track down the craftiest and most dangerous terrorists and cybercriminals, including “ghost hackers” who are capable of exploiting the human/machine interface and reprogramming humans to become puppets to carry out the hackers’ criminal ends. When Major Kusanagi tracks the cybertrail of one such master hacker, the Puppeteer, her quest leads her into a world beyond information and technology where the very nature of consciousness and the human soul are turned upside down.
From Shirow Masamune, the award-winning creator of Appleseed and Dominion, comes The Ghost in the Shell, the breakthrough manga that inspired the internationally acclaimed animated film. An epic dystopian tale of politics, technology, and metaphysics, The Ghost in the Shell has been hailed worldwide as an unparalleled visionary work of graphic fiction. And now it’s ready to dazzle the imagination in its second millennium.
Lastly, Science Saru’s Ghost in the Shell anime will air in 2026.
