King Gnu to Perform Opening Song “GO GHOST” for New Anime Series THE GHOST IN THE SHELL!
It has been officially announced that the opening theme song for the latest TV anime series THE GHOST IN THE SHELL will be “GO GHOST” by King Gnu.
King Gnu is a four-piece Japanese band consisting of Daiki Tsuneta, Yu Seki, Kazuki Arai, and Satoru Iguchi. With the ending song “Blue” being performed by MILLENNIUM PARADE—a collective also led by Daiki Tsuneta—this marks the first time in history that both King Gnu and MILLENNIUM PARADE are providing theme songs for the exact same project.
This exciting news was unveiled during a special panel for the series at “Anime Expo 2026,” North America’s largest anime convention, currently taking place in Los Angeles. Alongside the announcement, a special comment from King Gnu was shared with the audience.
Furthermore, the 5th Promotional Video featuring the new opening song has been released. The fast-paced video perfectly matches the track, showcasing various expressions of the elite “Public Security Section 9” members, led by the full-body cyborg protagonist, Motoko Kusanagi, and beautifully depicting the grand, immersive world of the series.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/uQaIcqipNIc
With the exclusive global premiere on Prime Video rapidly approaching this Tuesday, July 7, anticipation is reaching a fever pitch. Prepare yourself to dive into the net and witness the full-scale launch of this brand-new era of cyberpunk action!
[King Gnu]
Daiki Tsuneta, Yu Seki, Kazuki Arai, and Satoru Iguchi make up this four-member Japanese band. King Gnu has earned widespread acclaim for their signature sound—a fusion of alternative music and unique pop sensibility—as well as their diverse and evolving catalog. Their immersive approach to music, visuals, and live performances has set them apart as true innovators. They made their major-label breakthrough in January 2019 with the album Sympa, followed by the release of “Hakujitsu” in February, which became a smash hit. Their 2020 album CEREMONY sold over 500,000 copies, solidifying their status as one of Japan’s most iconic rock bands. In 2023, they embarked on a five-dome tour across Japan after dropping their album, THE GREATEST UNKNOWN. This was followed by an Asia tour spanning four cities and seven performances, drawing a total of approximately 400,000 fans. In February 2026, they launched King Gnu CEN+RAL Tour 2026, visiting more cities than ever before in the band’s history.
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