A Night Museum–style special event featuring music, digital art, and talk sessions has been confirmed at the exhibition venue of “Ghost in the Shell The Exhibition”

Ghost in the Shell The Exhibition Production Committee—comprising Kodansha Ltd., Mori Building Co., Ltd., KDDI Corporation, Production I.G, Inc., PARCO Co., Ltd., and Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc.—will present two special event series as part of the “Ghost in the Shell The Exhibition,” which will be held from Friday, January 30 to Sunday, April 5, 2026, at TOKYO NODE, the information dissemination hub at Toranomon Hills.

The talk session series “DIALOGUE of Ghost and the Shell” and the music event series “REFLEX of Ghost and the Shell” will take place during the exhibition period in the on-site exhibition space GALLERY A “NODE” (Nexus of Thought).

 

“DIALOGUE of Ghost and the Shell” is a talk session series that brings together members of the Ghost in the Shell creative team along with artists, cultural figures, researchers, and creators from diverse fields who deeply resonate with the work. Through dialogue that transcends genres, these speakers will delve into the core of the series.
Rather than merely offering commentary on the work or organizing its historical background, the sessions use the words and perspectives of each participant as clues to illuminate, from multiple angles and in three dimensions, the question of what the “ghost” at the heart of Ghost in the Shell truly is. By approaching the work through layered perspectives—story, philosophy, technology, the body, and society—the series creates a space where multiple interpretations can coexist.

 

“REFLEX of Ghost and the Shell” is a weekend-only nighttime museum event series that offers an audiovisual immersion into the world of Ghost in the Shell. GALLERY A will be transformed into a music event venue, while visitors can simultaneously enjoy original artwork experiences in GALLERY B and merchandise in GALLERY C, creating a night-museum-style experience that spans the entire exhibition space.
Centered on the weekly event “REFLEX,” this night museum series will also feature special events that reinterpret the world of Ghost in the Shell  from a variety of perspectives.

 

Planned programs include “DEEP DIVE,” a music event project where distinctive artists express themselves through live performances, DJ sets, and VR content; a collaborative event with MUTEK, the festival celebrating electronic music and digital art; and the music bar “FIRN,” an experiential event set in a fictional bar from the series, where music, visuals, talk sessions, and performances allow visitors to relive the world of the work.
We invite you to look forward to a new form of immersion into the universe of Ghost in the Shell, distinct from the daytime exhibition experience.

 

Additional speakers and participants will be announced on an ongoing basis. For the latest updates, please check the official website and official social media channels.

 

DIALOGUE of Ghost and the Shell — Event Overview
Date & Time: Weekdays during the exhibition period; approximately 1 hour per session
Venue: TOKYO NODE GALLERY A
Admission: Free of charge (entry will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis depending on the venue’s capacity; admission may not be possible once capacity is reached)
Please note:
・A separate exhibition admission ticket is required.
・During the talk sessions, part of the regular exhibition will be adapted for live recording.
・During the sessions, some exhibition experiences may be limited, and waiting times may occur.
・Event details are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice due to unforeseen circumstances.

 

REFLEX of Ghost and the Shell — Event Overview

Date & Time: Every Friday during the exhibition period, 7:00 PM–10:00 PM

Timetable: GALLERY: 7:00 PM–8:00 PM (wristband exchange & reception open from 6:30 PM)

SHOP: 7:00 PM–9:00 PM

DJ & BAR TIME: 8:00 PM–10:00 PM (last admission at 9:30 PM)

Admission Fee: JPY 5,500 (tax included)
This ticket also grants access to the regular exhibition.

Venue: TOKYO NODE GALLERY

 

[REFLEX #1] — Friday, February 6, 2026

Ticket Release Date: Friday, January 9, 2026, from 3:00 PM (first-come, first-served)

Ticket Information: https://livepocket.jp/e/gats-reflex-0206

DJ Lineup: Licaxxx, Mars89

 

＜Special Event 1: DEEP DIVE＞

First serialized in 1989 by manga artist Masamune Shirow, the science fiction work Ghost in the Shell has expanded into a wide range of productions—including the animated film “Ghost in the Shell (1995)” directed by Mamoru Oshii, as well as multiple animated series and a Hollywood live-action film. As a cyberpunk masterpiece Japan can proudly claim, the franchise has continued to astonish and inspire audiences around the world.

 

To commemorate the opening of the “Ghost in the Shell The Exhibition,” it has now been decided that “DEEP DIVE / Ghost in the Shell in TOKYO NODE,” an event where the worldview of the GHOST IN THE SHELL series—still regarded as a monumental pillar of science fiction with a devoted global following—synchronizes with music, will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at TOKYO NODE.

 

“DEEP DIVE” is a music event project in which artists with distinctive creative identities reinterpret the world of GHOST IN THE SHELL and present it through live performances, DJ sets, and VR content. Since its first edition in 2024, the event has been widely praised for its immersive experience, and this upcoming edition at TOKYO NODE is sure to awaken the senses not only of fans of the series and music lovers, but of all attendees. In conjunction with the announcement of the event, the official event logo will also be unveiled.

 

Details regarding participating artists and ticket information will be announced at a later date, so please stay tuned for further updates. Additional information about the event will be released on an ongoing basis via the official Ghost in the Shell X (formerly Twitter) account and website.

 

Event Information

Event Title: DEEP DIVE / Ghost in the Shell in TOKYO NODE

Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026

Venue: TOKYO NODE

Information Released: Event announcement, date, and event logo

Information to Be Announced: Participating artists, ticket details, timetable, and more

 

What Is DEEP DIVE?

“DEEP DIVE – GHOST IN THE SHELL -” was launched as an event project synchronizing the world of GHOST IN THE SHELL with music, in celebration of the 35th anniversary of the original manga’s serialization by Shirow Masamune.

 

In May 2024, a live event titled “DEEP DIVE online in sync with GHOST IN THE SHELL” was held at Zepp Shinjuku (TOKYO). Inspired artists such as Derrick May and Takkyu Ishino performed, tickets sold out instantly, and the VR content experience drew lines with waiting times of up to four hours—earning overwhelming acclaim.

 

In June 2025, to commemorate “The World of Masamune Shirow Exhibition,” a new project titled “DEEP DIVE: echo – GHOST IN THE SHELL -” was held at Shibuya PARCO. Artists including JUBEE, Pasokon Ongaku Club, Skaai, and Mari Sakurai participated, reinterpreting the work’s universe through live performances, DJ sets, and VR content. VJ visuals and the sale of exclusive apparel further enhanced the experience.

 

Additionally, under the title “DEEP DIVE: online – GHOST IN THE SHELL -,” live performance footage by the experimental soul band WONK was streamed on the official Ghost in the Shell YouTube channel. By delivering the immersive experience of physical events online and pursuing multifaceted collaborations with artists, the project continues to explore new ways of expressing the overarching worldview of the series.

 

＜Special Event 2:  MUSIC BAR “FIRN”＞

As part of the night museum events within the “Ghost in the Shell The Exhibition,” we will present MUSIC BAR “FIRN,” an immersive event that recreates a fictional bar appearing in the series through music, visuals, and live performance.

 

MUSIC BAR “FIRN” is a special event in which a section of the exhibition gallery is transformed into the fictional bar FIRN. Musicians, visual artists, and actors active both in Japan and internationally come together to express the world of Ghost in the Shell as a fully realized spatial experience.

 

The event begins with an opening act (record set) by Kenji Kawai, composer of the music for GHOST IN THE SHELL and Innocence. The program then weaves together full-length original tracks from the anime with DJ sets by emerging DJs and track makers, visual productions incorporating footage from past animated works, and performances by actors wearing costumes designed by Ilya Kuvshinov, delivering a deeply immersive experience.
Additional participating artists will be announced at a later date, so please look forward to further updates. Event-related information will be shared on an ongoing basis via the official Ghost in the Shell Exhibition X account and website.

 

Event Information

Event Title: MUSIC BAR “FIRN”

Dates: Wednesday, February 11 – Saturday, February 14, 2026

Venue: TOKYO NODE GALLERY

Timetable: GALLERY: 7:00 PM–8:00 PM (wristband exchange & reception open from 6:30 PM)

SHOP: 7:00 PM–9:00 PM

MUSIC BAR TIME: 8:00 PM–11:00 PM (last admission at 10:30 PM)

Performers:

Feb 11 (Wed): Kenji Kawai (Record Set), Sasuke Haraguchi, Masayoshi Iimori, tomad, illequal

Feb 12 (Thu): tamanaramen, NordOst, Pa’s Lam System

Feb 13 (Fri): PAS TASTA, monday studio

Feb 14 (Sat): Yoshinori Sunahara, Telematic Visions, illequal

Actors:
Tsunnko, Kuroha (appearing all event days)

Sound Director: illequal
Art Director: exp(x)
Costume Design: Ilya Kuvshinov
…and more to be announced.

 

Ticket Information

Admission Fee:
JPY 6,000 (tax included)
This ticket also grants access to the regular exhibition.

Ticket Sales Start:
Friday, January 9, 2026, from 3:00 PM (first-come, first-served)

Ticket Links:

[FIRN #1] Feb 11 (Wed): https://livepocket.jp/e/gats-firn-0211

[FIRN #2] Feb 12 (Thu): https://livepocket.jp/e/gats-firn-0212

[FIRN #3] Feb 13 (Fri): https://livepocket.jp/e/gats-firn-0213

[FIRN #4] Feb 14 (Sat): https://livepocket.jp/e/gats-firn-0214

 

What Is MUSIC BAR “FIRN”?

MUSIC BAR “FIRN” is an immersive project that allows visitors to re-experience the world of Ghost in the Shell through music, visuals, and performance, set on the stage of a fictional bar inspired by the series.

 

Under the theme of “creating a fictional music bar that feels as though it could exist somewhere within the world of Ghost in the Shell,” composer Kenji Kawai participates as the bar’s master, performing a record set, while Ilya Kuvshinov contributes as costume designer. A wide range of artists active both domestically and internationally take part in this project.

 

We invite all guests to enjoy the experience as if they themselves were characters visiting this bar within the story.

 

Please note:

• This event is intended for guests aged 18 and over. Those under 18 may attend only if accompanied by a parent or guardian. Age verification via valid ID will be required at entry; failure to present ID may result in denial of admission.
• Admission requires a ticket specifically for this event; regular exhibition tickets cannot be used.
• Tickets will be sold via LivePocket on a first-come, first-served basis until 6:00 PM on the day of each event.
• Tickets cannot be canceled or changed after purchase.
• No same-day tickets will be sold at the venue.
• Event details are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice due to unforeseen circumstances.

 

Notice: Admission Tickets Now Available via Animate Ticket

Admission tickets for the “Ghost in the Shell The Exhibition” will be available for purchase starting at 3:00 PM on Friday, January 9, 2026, through Animate Ticket (URL: https://animate-ticket.com/events/25).

Please note:

• Admission tickets purchased via Animate Ticket are valid for entry from Monday, February 2, 2026 onward.
• Visitors wishing to enter between Friday, January 30 and Sunday, February 1 should purchase the “Advance Preview Admission Ticket.”

Admission Tickets Available via Animate Ticket

・General Admission: JPY 2,500 (tax included)
・High School & Junior High School Students: JPY 1,900 (tax included)
・Elementary School Students: JPY 1,200 (tax included)

 

Additional notes:

• Preschool children are admitted free of charge (no admission gift included).
• Paper tickets cannot be reissued once printed.
• Changes, cancellations, or refunds are not permitted after purchase (except in the case of event cancellation due to organizer circumstances).
• Resale or transfer of tickets is strictly prohibited. Tickets obtained through fraudulent means or resale will be invalid, and entry will be denied.
• Re-entry to the venue is not permitted.
• Depending on crowd conditions, numbered entry tickets may be distributed or admission may be restricted.
• Admission gifts will be distributed while supplies last.

 

Ghost in the Shell The Exhibition

Dates: January 30 (Fri.) – April 5 (Sun.), 2026

Venue: TOKYO NODE GALLERY A/B/C (Toranomon Hills Station Tower, 45th floor)

Address: 2-6-2 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Organizers: Ghost in the Shell The Exhibition Production Committee, Kodansha Ltd., Mori Building Co., Ltd., KDDI Corporation, Production I.G, Inc., PARCO Co., Ltd.

Official Website: https://www.tokyonode.jp/sp/exhibition-ghostintheshell/

Official Social Media: Instagram | X

 

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