The latest TV anime in the Ghost in the Shell series, 'Ghost in the Shell,' has started broadcasting and distribution, revealing the main cast, including Maaya Sakamoto as Motoko Kusanagi, Kazuhiro Yamaji as Daisuke Aramaki, Hiroki Yasumoto as Batou, and Yuichi Nakamura as Togusa.
Ghost in the Shell: A Cyberpunk Masterpiece
'Ghost in the Shell' is a masterpiece of cyberpunk science fiction that depicts the activities of a special force led by Motoko Kusanagi, a cyborg with a full-body prosthetic body, who fight against cyber crimes in a near future where information networks and cyborg technology are highly developed and people are connected to the cyber world.
The Inspiration Behind the New Arc
Originating from the original manga published by Shirow Masamune in 1989, it has been developed into numerous media such as animation, Hollywood live-action movies, and video games. Its radical and unique science fiction settings and visual expressions have had an immeasurable influence on creators and cultural scenes around the world.
The TV anime 'Ghost in the Shell' is the latest in the animation series produced by Science SARU, which continues to receive high acclaim both domestically and internationally, including 'Inuoh,' which was nominated for the Best Animated Film at the Golden Globe Awards, 'Your Color,' which won the Best Animated Film Award at the Shanghai International Film Festival, and the TV anime 'Dandadan.' Broadcasting began yesterday, July 7th, on the Kantele/Fuji TV nationwide network Tuesdays at 11:00 pm in the 'Tuesday Anniversary!!' slot.
Meet the Cast
The main character, the full-body prosthetic cyborg Motoko Kusanagi, will be played by Maaya Sakamoto, who played the same character in the Ghost in the Shell ARISE series. Kazuhiro Yamaji will play the role of Daisuke Aramaki, the commander of the Public Security Division 9, Hiroki Yasumoto will play the role of Batou, the number two in the unit who has prosthetic eyes, and Yuichi Nakamura will play the role of Togusa, a former detective and new recruit.
Behind the Scenes
In addition, the 6th promotional video using the main character's lines was also released. It is a finish that raises expectations for the drama that will be woven by the main characters of this work, including Kusanagi. The fourth key visual, drawn by character designer and chief animation director Shuhei Handa, was also unveiled.
The end card of 'Episode 01 PROLOGUE + SUPER SPARTAN i,' which recently started broadcasting and distribution, was originally drawn by Yoji Shinkawa. Shinkawa, who handles all aspects of art direction including character design and mechanical design for the company's titles, including the 'DEATHSTRANDING' series, at 'KOJIMAPRODUCTIONS,' a game production company led by game creator Hideo Kojima, graced the first broadcast.
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