Summer anime to start broadcasting from July 2026! This season's lineup includes anime works from various genres. There are over 70 works! Some viewers may be wondering which anime to watch.
So, we will introduce recommended summer anime and their key points.
■Here are the highlights of “Ghost in the Shell”!
``Ghost in the Shell'' is a new TV anime based on the manga ``Ghost in the Shell'' by Masamune Shirow published by Kodansha ``KC Deluxe''.
The story is set in 2029 AD. Japan is in the near future, and even though the corporate internet is covering the stars and electrons and light are rushing around, the information technology has not yet reached the point where the nation or race has disappeared. Motoko Kusanagi, a full-body prosthetic cyborg, commands Batou and other elite units, and wishes to establish a special unit to prevent crimes.
Then, Daisuke Aramaki of the Ministry of Home Affairs, who was planning to establish a similar unit, scouts Kusanagi and his friends, and they begin their activities as the 9th Public Security Division ``Ghost in the Shell'', an aggressive organization. While confronting a cyber crime involving intrigues between nations, the existence of an unknown hacker known as the "Puppet Master" emerges on the investigation line of a certain case. So what fate awaits Kusanagi? ——And what is the purpose of being a puppeteer?
This work, which is the first directorial work of the up-and-coming director Moko-chan, is being produced by Science SARU, which has been highly acclaimed domestically and internationally for films such as the movies ``Inuou'' and ``Kimi no Iro,'' and the TV animation ``Dandadan.'' The most notable point of this work is that it ``returns to its roots and gives it a new interpretation.''
■What is "DMM TV"?
"DMM TV" is DMM's comprehensive video distribution service that provides content in a wide range of genres, including anime, variety shows, 2.5-dimensional works, stage plays, musicals, dramas, and movies.
"DMM Premium", which allows unlimited viewing of eligible works, is reasonably priced at 550 yen (tax included) per month (registration from App Store or Google Play is 650 yen (tax included) per month), but the total number of distributions as of January 2026 is over 210,000 (including unlimited viewing and TVOD). It also ranks second in the industry in terms of the number of domestic unlimited viewing programs. (*)
If you register for ``DMM Premium'' when watching ``DMM TV,'' you will be able to enjoy all the benefits such as ``DMM Short,'' which allows you to watch as many popular short dramas as you want, but you should also pay attention to the 550 points you can get right away with a 14-day free trial. This can be used in various DMM services such as "DMM Books", "DMM GAMES", and "DMM Oncle".
*According to GEM Partners/Results as of May 2026
Counts the SVOD content of Japanese movies, Japanese dramas, and Japanese anime displayed on the websites of video distribution services (each movie is counted as one work, and each drama/anime is counted as one item per episode)
Registration is just 3 easy steps.
If you register for a DMM account and become a DMM Premium member, you can immediately watch the selected works on ``DMM TV.''
It is compatible with multiple devices such as smartphones, computers, TVs, and games so you can watch it anytime, anywhere, and up to 4 people can enjoy it at no additional charge, making it convenient for family viewing.
Even if you are traveling or on the go, you can download the content and watch it offline, so be sure to use it as a companion while watching anime.
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