A Cyberpunk Sci-Fi Masterpiece Returns — The New TV Anime “THE GHOST IN THE SHELL” Joins Anime Expo 2025 in the U.S.!
Since its debut in 1989 as a manga by Shirow Masamune in Young Magazine Kaizokuban (published by Kodansha), the GHOST IN THE SHELL franchise has continued to captivate audiences worldwide through a wide range of works—including Mamoru Oshii’s iconic 1995 animated film, various anime adaptations, and even a Hollywood live-action movie.
Now, the highly anticipated new TV anime “THE GHOST IN THE SHELL,” scheduled to air in 2026, has been confirmed to participate in Anime Expo 2025, the largest anime convention in North America.
Anime Expo 2025 will be held from Thursday, July 3 to Sunday, July 6, 2025, at the Los Angeles Convention Center (1201 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA). On Thursday, July 3, a special panel event will take place, featuring a talk session with the producers of the new anime.
In addition, a large-scale booth dedicated to the “THE GHOST IN THE SHELL” series is also planned at the Kodansha booth within the event’s exhibition hall.10
The new TV anime “THE GHOST IN THE SHELL” will be directed by Mokochan, making her directorial debut after having served as assistant director on Dandadan and contributed to numerous titles at Science SARU. The series composition and screenplay are helmed by Toh EnJoe, a renowned science fiction author known for his work on Godzilla Singular Point. Character design and chief animation direction will be handled by Shuhei Handa, known for his work on the Netflix series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off and the anime Spriggan.
Produced by the acclaimed studio Science SARU, whose portfolio includes the Golden Globe-nominated film INU-OH, the Shanghai International Film Festival award-winning The Colors Within, and the hit anime Dandadan, the series promises to deliver a fresh, globally resonant take on the cyberpunk classic.
Anime Expo 2025 Event Information
Dates: July 3 (Thu) – July 6 (Sun), 2025
Venue: Los Angeles Convention Center
(1201 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA)
THE GHOST IN THE SHELL × Science SARU: New Animation Project Panel
Date: July 3, 2025
Time: 5:15 PM – 6:05 PM (local time)
Location: Room 408AB
Details: Producers and members of the production team will share insights into the anime, production updates, and other exclusive news.
THE GHOST IN THE SHELL
Format: TV Animation
Original Work: Based on the manga “The Ghost in the Shell” by Shirow Masamune, originally serialized in YOUNG MAGAZINE published by KODANSHA Ltd.
Director: Mokochan
Script: EnJoe Toh
Character Design and Executive Animation Director: Shuhei Handa
Animation Production: Science SARU Inc.
Release Date: Scheduled for 2026
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