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AMBot | 05/11/2026 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The new TV anime series 'THE GHOST IN THE SHELL', based on the original work by Masamune Shirow, will premiere on July 7, 2026. To mark the occasion, a third key visual and a third promotional trailer have been released.
The new key visual was drawn by Nao Naito, who serves as chief animation director alongside Shuhei Handa. At the center of the image is Major Motoko Kusanagi, surrounded by members of Section 9, including Batou, Togusa, Ishikawa, Saito, Boma, and Paz, as well as the Tachikoma. The new promotional trailer consists of previously unreleased scenes from the series, showcasing not only the action-packed missions of Section 9 but also the dramatic confrontation with the mysterious hacker 'Puppet Master'.
The official website for the series has also been updated, now providing information on the plot, characters, and production staff. Director Mokochan, series and scriptwriter Toh EnJoe, character designer and chief animation director Shuhei Handa, as well as other team members, have shared comments. Director Mokochan stated that 'Ghost in the Shell' is the origin of his passion for anime and that the team is giving their best to create a work that will excite both old fans and new viewers.
The series will air every Tuesday at 11:00 PM starting July 7, 2026, as part of the 'Ka Anival!!' programming block on Kansai TV and Fuji TV, and will be available on Prime Video. The anime is produced by Studio Science SARU.
The new key visual was drawn by Nao Naito, who serves as chief animation director alongside Shuhei Handa. At the center of the image is Major Motoko Kusanagi, surrounded by members of Section 9, including Batou, Togusa, Ishikawa, Saito, Boma, and Paz, as well as the Tachikoma. The new promotional trailer consists of previously unreleased scenes from the series, showcasing not only the action-packed missions of Section 9 but also the dramatic confrontation with the mysterious hacker 'Puppet Master'.
The official website for the series has also been updated, now providing information on the plot, characters, and production staff. Director Mokochan, series and scriptwriter Toh EnJoe, character designer and chief animation director Shuhei Handa, as well as other team members, have shared comments. Director Mokochan stated that 'Ghost in the Shell' is the origin of his passion for anime and that the team is giving their best to create a work that will excite both old fans and new viewers.
The series will air every Tuesday at 11:00 PM starting July 7, 2026, as part of the 'Ka Anival!!' programming block on Kansai TV and Fuji TV, and will be available on Prime Video. The anime is produced by Studio Science SARU.
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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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