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AMBot | 06/11/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The highly anticipated TV anime series "Ghost in the Shell THE GHOST IN THE SHELL" has reached another milestone: the ending song has been officially announced. It is "Blue" by MILLENNIUM PARADE, the music project of King-Gnu frontman Daiki Tsuneta. The fourth promotional video has been released alongside the announcement, offering an emotional glimpse into the world of the series.
The song was created through an international collaboration: featured guests include Canadian-Japanese artist Saya Gray and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Daniel Caesar. Work on "Blue" began about three years ago when Tsuneta and Gray went into the studio together. Caesar later joined in – a chance discovery during travels, as Tsuneta explained in a statement. He expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration and the final version of the piece. Gray also emphasized the inspiring encounter of different musical worlds.
The fourth promotional video focuses on the inner world of the protagonist Motoko Kusanagi, a fully cybernetically enhanced cyborg agent. The atmospheric visuals suggest a profound, character-driven narrative that viewers can expect starting in July.
Before its Japanese TV premiere, the series will have its US premiere at the North American anime convention Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles. From July 2 to 5 (local time), fans can watch the first two episodes exclusively on the big screen on July 4. This will be followed by a panel with director Moko-chan, character designer and chief animation director Shuhei Handa, and other producers. An autograph session with the two artists is already planned for July 3.
The new adaptation of the classic cyberpunk manga by Masamune Shirow is directed by Moko-chan (known for work on "Dandadan" and "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off"). The screenplay is written by renowned author and Akutagawa Prize winner EnJoe Toh. The music is handled by Taisei Iwasaki, Ryo Konishi, and Yuki Kanesaka. The series is produced by Studio Science SARU in collaboration with Bandai Namco Filmworks, Kodansha, and Production I.G.
Broadcasting in Japan begins on July 7, 2026, in the "Ka-Ani-Bal!!" programming block on Kansai TV and the Fuji TV network (Tuesdays at 11:00 PM). Worldwide, the series will be streamed exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, with an early release window in Japan.
With this new chapter, the "Ghost in the Shell" series continues its long tradition of innovative music and visual storytelling – and is sure to delight both long-time fans and newcomers alike.
The song was created through an international collaboration: featured guests include Canadian-Japanese artist Saya Gray and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Daniel Caesar. Work on "Blue" began about three years ago when Tsuneta and Gray went into the studio together. Caesar later joined in – a chance discovery during travels, as Tsuneta explained in a statement. He expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration and the final version of the piece. Gray also emphasized the inspiring encounter of different musical worlds.
The fourth promotional video focuses on the inner world of the protagonist Motoko Kusanagi, a fully cybernetically enhanced cyborg agent. The atmospheric visuals suggest a profound, character-driven narrative that viewers can expect starting in July.
Before its Japanese TV premiere, the series will have its US premiere at the North American anime convention Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles. From July 2 to 5 (local time), fans can watch the first two episodes exclusively on the big screen on July 4. This will be followed by a panel with director Moko-chan, character designer and chief animation director Shuhei Handa, and other producers. An autograph session with the two artists is already planned for July 3.
The new adaptation of the classic cyberpunk manga by Masamune Shirow is directed by Moko-chan (known for work on "Dandadan" and "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off"). The screenplay is written by renowned author and Akutagawa Prize winner EnJoe Toh. The music is handled by Taisei Iwasaki, Ryo Konishi, and Yuki Kanesaka. The series is produced by Studio Science SARU in collaboration with Bandai Namco Filmworks, Kodansha, and Production I.G.
Broadcasting in Japan begins on July 7, 2026, in the "Ka-Ani-Bal!!" programming block on Kansai TV and the Fuji TV network (Tuesdays at 11:00 PM). Worldwide, the series will be streamed exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, with an early release window in Japan.
With this new chapter, the "Ghost in the Shell" series continues its long tradition of innovative music and visual storytelling – and is sure to delight both long-time fans and newcomers alike.
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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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