The Ghost in the Shell | Series Trailer

The year is 2029. In near-future Japan, networks and micromachine technology have advanced dramatically. Motoko Kusanagi, a full-body cyborg, leads Public Security Section 9—an offensive unit known as the “Shell Squad,” formed to stop threats before they escalate. While investigating high-level cybercrimes, the team encounters a phantom: an unidentified hacker known as the “Puppet Master.”

“Ghost in the Shell” is a landmark work of cyberpunk science fiction set in a near-future when information networks envelop the world and highly advanced cyborg augmentation technology has enabled the creation of the cyberbrain. It follows the story of the full-body cyborg Motoko Kusanagi and the combat force she leads in the fight against cybercrime. Beginning with Shirow Masamune’s 1989 manga, “The Ghost in the Shell”, the series has since transcended media boundaries, expanding into mediums like anime, live-action Hollywood film, and video games.

Featuring an innovative, one-of-a-kind sci-fi world combined with spectacular visual imagery, the series has had an immeasurable cultural impact and influenced countless creators around the world. The new TV anime series, “THE GHOST IN THE SHELL”, is the latest chapter in this storied legacy. Animation production is handled by Science SARU, the animation production company consistently lauded both in Japan and abroad for works such as the Golden Globe nominated “Inu-oh”, the Shanghai International Film Festival Golden Goblet Award for Best Animation winner “The Colors Within”, the TV anime series “DAN DA DAN”, and more.

The series is set to premiere in Japan on July 7, 2026. Release dates and distribution details for other parts of the world haven’t been released yet. Watch this space.