From Science SARU, the latest small-screen incarnation continues the storied franchise’s exploration of technology and human identity; property’s first large-scale exhibition launched at NODE Tokyo.
A new television anime project based on Ghost in the Shell is scheduled to begin airing in Japan this July, according to an announcement tied to the opening of the franchise’s first large-scale exhibition, “Ghost and the Shell,” now running at NODE Tokyo.
The upcoming series will feature music directed by Taisei Iwasaki, with additional music by Ryo Konishi and Yuki Kanesaka. The producers describe the new project as aiming to further explore the franchise’s long-running themes of technology, identity, and humanity through a contemporary television format. Science SARU is handling the animation production.
Iwasaki, whose credits include Ryuu to Sobakasu Hime (Belle), Kekkai Sensen, and Spriggan, said in a statement that he was drawn to the project because of Ghost in the Shell’s “ability to continuously reinvent itself while remaining philosophically grounded.” He added that the goal was to create music that supports both the narrative and the series’ broader thematic concerns.
Konishi, who has served as music director for large-scale live events such as the Osaka World Expo, noted that the series provided an opportunity to approach television anime scoring from a different perspective, balancing electronic textures with more organic instrumentation. Kanesaka, a Boston-based composer whose recent work includes Dr. Stone, said his contributions were shaped by the series’ blend of futuristic imagery and human emotion.
The announcement was accompanied by the release of a new key visual and promotional video, with original artwork from the production currently on display as part of the exhibition. Producers indicated that additional details about the series will be released via the official Ghost in the Shell website and social media channels in the coming months.
Enjoy the Promo Video:
Source: Bandai Namco
Dan Sarto is Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Animation World Network.
