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The Ghost in the Shell anime has finally locked in a release date, with Science SARU confirming the long-awaited cyberpunk show will premiere on July 7, 2026.
Alongside the announcement, a brand-new trailer was released on May 11, giving fans their best look yet at Motoko Kusanagi and her futuristic squad.
The new series is being animated by Science SARU, the studio behind Dandadan and Inu-Oh, and serves as a brand-new adaptation of Masamune Shirow’s original Ghost in the Shell manga.
Ghost in the Shell anime drops story details & trailer
According to the official synopsis, the story is set in 2029 in a near-future Japan where massive information networks connect the planet, even as nations and political divisions continue to exist.
Just like in the original manga and 1995 film, the show revolves around Motoko Kusanagi, a full-body cyborg, who leads an elite combat unit. Motoko, alongside Batou, envisions a new task force capable of responding to emerging cyber threats before they escalate.
At the same time, Ministry of Internal Affairs officer Daisuke Aramaki has been working toward establishing a similar organization. After recruiting Kusanagi and her squad, the group begins operations as Public Security Section 9, an offensive tactical unit also known as “Shell Squad.”
Trailer for the new 'Ghost in the Shell' anime series
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As the team investigates cybercrime and international conspiracies, they encounter the mysterious hacker known only as the Puppet Master, one of the franchise’s most iconic villains.
The latest trailer also offered a much closer look at the anime’s visual style, which has a more rugged manga-inspired design. During the one trailer, we get to see everything from action-packed fights to an appearance from the Tachikoma, the beloved spider-like AI tanks that are as cute as they are deadly.
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A new key visual was also revealed, showcasing Makoto alongside the members of Public Security Section 9 kitted out in their uniforms.
The Ghost in the Shell anime will premiere on July 7, 2026. So, while you wait for the new show, be sure to check out the life-size Motoko Kusanagi figure that costs over $7,000.
