A special feature on the legendary series Ghost in the Shell! The February 2026 issue of Geijutsu Shincho, featuring Motoko Kusanagi on the cover, goes on sale on January 23, 2026.
A must-have volume for fans, comprehensively covering everything from the original manga through all animated series to the cross-series exhibition. In addition to the main feature, the issue also includes an in-depth article on a major retrospective exhibition by Hajime Sorayama, who created the logo for the latest TV anime (a Motoko Kusanagi statue is also scheduled to be exhibited).
The lead special feature of Geijutsu Shincho, February 2026 issue, is titled “Ghost in the Shell: The Deepening Cybernetic World.”
Ghost in the Shell is a globally beloved, landmark series. This extensive feature traces its evolution from Shirow Masamune’s original manga, which began serialization in Young Magazine Kaizokuban (Kodansha) in 1989, through to the upcoming TV anime “The Ghost in the Shell” scheduled to air in 2026, and the all-anime-series cross-sectional exhibition “Ghost in the Shell: Ghost and the Shell,” opening on January 30 at TOKYO NODE. A rich and comprehensive special that brings together every era of Ghost in the Shell.
This special feature is structured in three parts. An overview is as follows:
PART 1: “LEVEL 01 — A Complete Review: Tracing the Ever-Expanding Trajectory from Manga to Anime”
Guided by Naoya Fujita, author of Ghost in the Shell Theory: New Edition_2025, this section offers an in-depth explanation of the history and evolution of the Ghost in the Shell series to date.
PART 2: “LEVEL 02 — The Ultimate Exhibition: Experience a Groundbreaking Showcase Spanning All Animated Series”
With the opening of “Ghost in the Shell: Ghost and the Shell” just around the corner, this section goes behind the scenes of the exhibition, revealing insights to help readers enjoy the experience on a deeper level.
PART 3: “LEVEL 03 — The Latest Work: Toward a New Frontier Pioneered by a Rising Animation Studio”
Still largely shrouded in mystery, the upcoming TV anime “The Ghost in the Shell” takes center stage here, as this section delves into the creative process and production site of the newest installment.
Available now on Amazon and other online bookstores.
Also on sale at bookstores nationwide, as well as at the exhibition venue of “Ghost in the Shell Exhibition.”
■ About Geijutsu Shincho
With the tagline “Life itself is art,” Geijutsu Shincho is a high-quality art magazine that examines and presents a wide range of subjects through the lens of art. First published in 1950, it has long observed and documented history and culture. From classical masterpieces and architecture to antiquities and contemporary art, the magazine introduces all forms of beauty from a distinctive and insightful perspective.
■ Magazine Information
Title: Geijutsu Shincho February 2026 Issue
Release Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
Price: ¥1,700 (tax included)
URL: https://www.shinchosha.co.jp/geishin