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AMBot | 07/05/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The wait for the new anime adaptation of the legendary cyberpunk manga 'Ghost in the Shell' is entering its final phase. Just in time for the upcoming series premiere, the opener has been announced: King Gnu contributes the song 'GO GHOST'. The announcement was made during a panel at 'Anime Expo 2026' in Los Angeles, the largest anime event in North America. Along with the song, the fifth promotional clip was released, offering a taste of the action-packed, fast-paced production.
The clip shows the main character Motoko Kusanagi, a fully cybernetically enhanced cyborg, as well as other members of the elite 'Public Security Section 9'. The visuals are synchronized with the driving sound of 'GO GHOST' and convey the dark, atmospheric world of the series. The ending theme is 'Blue' by Millenium Parade – a project by King Gnu frontman Daiki Tsuneta. Thus, King Gnu and Millenium Parade take the stage together for the first time as musical accompaniment for a single work.
The series 'Ghost in the Shell: The Ghost in the Shell' starts on July 7, 2026, on Japanese television: Kantele and Fuji TV will air the episodes weekly on Tuesdays at 23:00 in the 'Hi Anime!!' time slot. Simultaneously, Prime Video will stream it exclusively and included in the subscription from 23:30 – in Japan and worldwide (except China, Russia, and Vietnam). From July 8, additional national streaming services will follow.
The production is handled by Studio Science SARU, known for films like 'Inu-Oh' and 'The Colors Within'. The director is Mokochan, who previously worked as an assistant director on 'Dan Da Dan'. The screenplay is by EnJoe Toh ('Godzilla Singular Point'). The music is composed by Taisei Iwasaki together with Ryo Konishi and Yuki Kanesaka. The voice cast has not yet been announced.
The original manga series by Shirow Masamune began in 1989 and is considered groundbreaking for the cyberpunk genre. Already adapted multiple times – including by Mamoru Oshii and Kenji Kamiyama – Science SARU is now realizing a completely new interpretation. The story centers on cyborg agent Motoko Kusanagi, who, with her team, fights against complex computer crimes and a mysterious hacker known as the 'Puppet Master'.
The clip shows the main character Motoko Kusanagi, a fully cybernetically enhanced cyborg, as well as other members of the elite 'Public Security Section 9'. The visuals are synchronized with the driving sound of 'GO GHOST' and convey the dark, atmospheric world of the series. The ending theme is 'Blue' by Millenium Parade – a project by King Gnu frontman Daiki Tsuneta. Thus, King Gnu and Millenium Parade take the stage together for the first time as musical accompaniment for a single work.
The series 'Ghost in the Shell: The Ghost in the Shell' starts on July 7, 2026, on Japanese television: Kantele and Fuji TV will air the episodes weekly on Tuesdays at 23:00 in the 'Hi Anime!!' time slot. Simultaneously, Prime Video will stream it exclusively and included in the subscription from 23:30 – in Japan and worldwide (except China, Russia, and Vietnam). From July 8, additional national streaming services will follow.
The production is handled by Studio Science SARU, known for films like 'Inu-Oh' and 'The Colors Within'. The director is Mokochan, who previously worked as an assistant director on 'Dan Da Dan'. The screenplay is by EnJoe Toh ('Godzilla Singular Point'). The music is composed by Taisei Iwasaki together with Ryo Konishi and Yuki Kanesaka. The voice cast has not yet been announced.
The original manga series by Shirow Masamune began in 1989 and is considered groundbreaking for the cyberpunk genre. Already adapted multiple times – including by Mamoru Oshii and Kenji Kamiyama – Science SARU is now realizing a completely new interpretation. The story centers on cyborg agent Motoko Kusanagi, who, with her team, fights against complex computer crimes and a mysterious hacker known as the 'Puppet Master'.
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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