Ghost in the Shell Franchise Set for 2026 Return with New Anime and RPG
The Ghost in the Shell franchise is officially making a comeback in 2026, with plans for both a new anime series and an official tabletop role-playing game. The new anime is scheduled to begin airing on July 7, 2026, revitalizing the Japanese cyberpunk military sci-fi series. This marks a significant return for the franchise, which originated in 1989 with a serialized manga.
The Ghost in the Shell franchise is slated for a return in 2026, bringing with it a brand-new anime series and an official tabletop role-playing game.
The new anime series is expected to commence airing on July 7, 2026. This revival reintroduces the Japanese cyberpunk military sci-fi property, which first began in 1989 as a serialized manga created and illustrated by Masamune Shirow.
Set in the 21st century, the narrative of Ghost in the Shell typically follows Public Security Section 9, a fictional counter-cyberterrorism organization. The protagonist of the series is Major Mokoto Kusanagi, who leads this specialized unit.
According to ScreenRant, the new developments confirm the franchise's official return.
