THE GHOST IN THE SHELL, the new television adaptation of the classic cyberpunk franchise produced by Science SARU, officially wrapped its first season after airing from July to September 2026 in Japan.
Key Details
- Air dates: July – September 2026 (concluded)
- Production: Science SARU
- Source: Masamune Shirow's Ghost in the Shell manga (1989)
- Setting: a cyberpunk world following the Section 9 squad, centered on themes of human identity in an age of mechanization
Its Place In The Ghost in the Shell Franchise
This is the latest television anime adaptation of Ghost in the Shell, joining earlier landmark adaptations such as Mamoru Oshii's 1995 film and the Stand Alone Complex series of the early 2000s. Science SARU, the studio known for its distinctive visual style through Ping Pong the Animation and Devilman Crybaby, taking on the project drew major attention from cyberpunk and anime fans alike.
Sources: Anime News Network, MyAnimeList, Science SARU. As of September 27, 2026.