New 'Ghost In The Shell' Anime Is Gloriously Goofy And Very Faithful To The Manga

A new anime adaptation of Masamune Shirow’s Ghost in the Shell has launched, with coverage suggesting it is the most faithful version to the original manga. The series centers on Major Motoko Kusanagi and Section 9, a government unit targeting cybercrime in a world where hackers can attack people’s “ghosts.” The article contrasts prior anime films and Stand Alone Complex, noting different emphases on AI and politics compared with the manga’s more grounded approach. It also highlights the return of the Fuchikomas and the franchise’s tone, emphasizing a playful art style and faster, high-tempo combat. Atsuko Tanaka’s death in 2024 required recasting; Maaya Sakamoto takes over the role, drawing on her previous experience voicing Major in Ghost in the Shell: Arise. Animation is handled by Science Saru.