Also, here’s a new teaser trailer that doesn’t really show anything.

And some quotes taken from this article:

Today, the official title, key staff, teaser trailer, and visuals for the new TV anime series have been revealed. Previously announced in May 2024 as a new project from Science SARU, the series now has its official title: THE GHOST IN THE SHELL, keeping the same title as the original manga’s.

This marks the directorial debut of Mokochan, known for his work on DAN DA DAN and SCOTT PILGRIM TAKES OFF. The script was written by acclaimed sci-fi author EnJoe Toh (Self-Reference ENGINE, Shadow.net). Character Design ＆ Executive Animation Directing are handled by Shuhei Handa (SCOTT PILGRIM TAKES OFF, SPRIGGAN). Produced by Science SARU, known for INU-OH and Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!, the anime is set to air in 2026.

Comment from original Ghost in the Shell creator, Shirow Masamune:

Anime adaptation-wise, this new THE GHOST IN THE SHELL marks the fourth version following those by Oshii, Kamiyama, and Kise. Alternatively, if we separate GHOST IN THE SHELL and Innocence, categorize the S.A.C. series into Seasons 1, 2, and Solid State Society, divide ARISE into its own series along with The New Movie, and split SAC_2045 into Seasons 1 and 2, this would be the tenth adaptation overall.

Considering the shift in production staff, one could even consider this the first installment of a second generation. The original manga is quite old, so I ask for your understanding on that point (sorry!). That said, I sincerely hope this will once again be an enjoyable visual experience in some form.

  • Sergio@slrpnk.net
    9·
    20 days ago

    Not crazy about the retro art style, but The more I look at it, the more I like it, it has a kind of Euro graphic novel feel to it. I’m sure the end product will be high-quality and I’ll def. watch it. I hope it’s not just another reboot tho.

    I like the music they picked for the teaser. GITS has had some killer music, from “Making of a Cyborg” to Cornelius’ work on Arise.

    • Chozo@fedia.io
      5·
      20 days ago

      Same! It reminds me of a lot of 90s anime. I’d love to see a modern take on those older design tropes.

  • Omegamint [comrade/them, doe/deer]@hexbear.netEnglish
    3·
    20 days ago

    Ive only glanced at the original work but assume that most of the adaptations have changed it quite a bit and am hoping that maybe this one decides to adapt it very faithfully. Certainly the old-school art direction seems interesting

  • LouNeko@lemmy.world
    3·
    18 days ago

    Not a big fan of the purely mechanical clockwork body. I always liked how the biomechanics were portrait in the series. The Major always looked small but I’m reality was an absolute beast of artificial muscle and reinforced bones underneath her facade.

    • Hammerjack@lemmy.zipOPMEnglish
      1·
      20 days ago

      Nope, brand new anime. Of course, they could still follow some storyline from the manga, I have no idea.