Science SARU is making another Ghost in the Shell animation. The franchise's official website announced the project on October 23, confirming that the studio behind this year's TV series will handle animation production again.
The working title is Ghost in the Shell, based on Shirow Masamune's manga. The announcement does not specify a format, release window or story, so it is too early to call it a second season or a film.
Official Trailer #5 for the 2026 TV series, included as context. This is not a trailer for the newly announced project.
Project: THE GHOST IN THE SHELL (2026 TV series)
Production: Science SARU
©2026 Shirow Masamune/KODANSHA/THE GHOST IN THE SHELL COMMITTEE
An announcement on paper
The reveal arrived through flyers distributed at the press preview for OPEN HOUSE at DOVER STREET MARKET GINZA in Tokyo. The public event took place on October 24. A signing session with TV-series director Mokochan accompanied the GEEKS RULE clothing collaboration.

First key visual for the earlier 2026 TV series. Its July date refers to that series.
Project: THE GHOST IN THE SHELL (2026 TV series)
Production: Science SARU
©2026 Shirow Masamune/KODANSHA/THE GHOST IN THE SHELL COMMITTEE
The new flyer keeps the image almost weightless: pale blue circuitry, layered mechanical forms and dark lettering announcing production. It gives the project a visual identity without revealing its characters or setting.

Second key visual for the earlier TV series, with Motoko seated above a red Fuchikoma.
Project: THE GHOST IN THE SHELL (2026 TV series)
Production: Science SARU
©2026 Shirow Masamune/KODANSHA/THE GHOST IN THE SHELL COMMITTEE
A look back at the TV series
The other three images here belong to Science SARU's earlier TV adaptation, which began broadcasting and streaming in July 2026. Their printed July dates refer to that series. They are included as visual context, rather than artwork from the newly announced production.

Ensemble visual for the earlier TV series. The printed July 7, 2026 date is not a release date for the new project.
Project: THE GHOST IN THE SHELL (2026 TV series)
Production: Science SARU
©2026 Shirow Masamune/KODANSHA/THE GHOST IN THE SHELL COMMITTEE
The embedded official trailer also comes from the 2026 TV series. Further details about the new project will be announced through Bandai Namco Filmworks' official channels.


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