Ghost in the Shell Gets New Anime Made by Science SARU
Though it's yet unknown what the new Anime would feature, hints of the Manga in the promotional trailer point to a relaunch as possible. The new adaptation offers the chance to cover what the movies omitted as well as maybe faithfully follow the plot of the original manga.
Fortunately, Science SARU has had quite a great run with immensely popular titles like Dandadan, Scott Pilgrim Takes Flight, and Devilman Crybaby, which suggest that the franchise is in capable hands. Having said that, Science SARU has a very distinct artistic perspective, hence the new Anime might see the franchise resurrected in an original manner.
Ghost in the Shell Lands a New Anime
Popular manga series Ghost in the Shell by Masamune Shirow has generated a very profitable property ready to go much bigger with a fresh anime series. The venerable Cyberpunk series has been reinterpreted several times throughout the years. Although fans were already thrilled about the most recent Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence restoration, news of a brand-new anime series scheduled for television screens in 2026 surprises viewers.
Ghost in the Shell will get a television anime series made by Science SARU, according to Bandai Namco. The anime is scheduled to premiere in 22026 without any more information on the air date. Along with the announcement, the series, tentatively dubbed The Ghost in the Shell, has also got a promotional trailer. Science SARU will animate the series, although the committee in charge also comprises Bandai Namco, Kodansha, and Production I.G. who have created other animated films of the franchise.
The Ghost among the Shell
Kodansha carries The Ghost in the Shell for reading.
The Ghost in the Shell is a title that will appeal to both long-time viewers and newbies to the series given the franchise boasts of so many successful iterations. The interesting idea, great characters, and careful study of the future have helped the show to become well-known. Viewers will definitely relate to the series on mankind's relationship to technology and the hazy lines separating machine from human.
What might be on store for this new series?
It will be intriguing to watch the method the studio ends up using for Ghost in the Shell and whether it will be able to capture the unique dystopian mood of the franchise since SARU has before experimented with many styles to great success. Having said that, it would be fascinating to find whether the recent acquisition of Science SARU by Toho Animation affects The Ghost in the Shell's production or quality. With the acquisition, maybe Science SARU will have more free run and see the studio working on more major projects like The Ghost in the Shell going forward.
Fans will definitely get a fresh perspective on the iconic show with the new series. The new Ghost in the Shell anime is going to grab fans all around with its amazing images and provocative ideas. It will be a fascinating inclusion to the current series collection.
Angel's Egg gets fresh 4K restoration.
Ghost in the Shell director Mamoru Oshii and original Final Fantasy artist Yoshitaka Amano are working on a new 4K restoration project together.
Celebrating the 38th anniversary of Angel's Egg, a 4K restoration of the 1985 animated picture will be available. Mamoru Oshii wrote and directed the movie; Yoshitaka Amano, the artist most known for his Final Fantasy creations, designed its artwork. The movie will look and sound more lovely than ever thanks to improved pictures and a fresh remixed soundtrack in part of restoration.
