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Science Saru’s ‘The Ghost in the Shell’ Unveils First Trailer, Sets July 2026 TV Debut

Early footage points to a manga-faithful reboot led by director Toma Kimura, with music by Taisei Iwasaki, Ryo Konishi, Yuki Kanesaka.

Overview

  • Science Saru confirms a brand-new television series rather than a film or continuation of earlier anime iterations.
  • A brief 30–35 second teaser highlights Motoko Kusanagi, red Tachikomas, and neon-drenched cityscapes emblematic of the franchise’s cyberpunk aesthetic.
  • Press materials outline a near-future 2029 premise focused on the Major hunting a mysterious “ghost hacker.”
  • Key creatives include director Toma Kimura and chief animation director–character designer Shuuhei Handa, with a score by Taisei Iwasaki, Ryo Konishi, and Yuki Kanesaka.
  • Coverage emphasizes a closer alignment with Masamune Shirow’s 1989 manga, while final voice-cast details remain unannounced.