King Gnu's ``GO GHOST'' has been chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime ``Ghost in the Shell''. The fifth PV using the opening theme has also been released, featuring main character Motoko Kusanagi and members of Public Security Section 9.
The Story Behind Ghost in the Shell
``Ghost in the Shell'' is a cyberpunk action movie based on a science fiction manga by Shirow Masamune that began serialization in ``Young Magazine Pirated Edition.'' The film depicts how the aggressive force ``Ghost in the Shell'', led by Major Motoko Kusanagi, a full-body prosthetic body (cyborg) with excellent abilities in cyber warfare and combat, confronts highly complex and violent crimes.
A panel event for this work will be held at Anime Expo 2026, the largest anime event in North America. The latest information on TV anime has been revealed.
Music and Theme Songs
The opening theme has been decided to be King Gnu's "GO GHOST". King Gnu is a four-piece band consisting of Daiki Tsuneta, Yu Sekiyu, Kazuki Arai, and Osamu Iguchi, and has performed the theme song for various works.
It has been announced that the ending theme will be MILLENNIUM PARADE's "Blue". This will be the first time that King Gnu and MILLENNIUM PARADE will be in charge of the theme song for the same work.
The fifth PV using "GO GHOST" was also released. You can feel the magnificent worldview of the work with the fast-paced visuals that match the theme song.
Broadcasting and Streaming Information
TV anime “Ghost in the Shell” work information
Broadcasting will begin on July 7, 2026 (Tuesday) from 23:00 on Kantele/Fuji TV's nationwide network every Tuesday in the "Tuesday Anniversary!!" slot.
All-you-can-watch streaming starts on Prime Video from 23:30 on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 | Exclusive overseas streaming starts at the same time
Distribution will start sequentially on various domestic video distribution services from 23:30 on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
