The new Ghost in the Shell TV anime has added Atsushi Miyauchi to its cast, the latest name confirmed for Science Saru's fresh adaptation of Masamune Shirow's cyberpunk landmark. The series began airing July 7, 2026.
Quick answer
The Ghost in the Shell is a new TV anime from Science Saru, a fresh take on Masamune Shirow's manga rather than a continuation of the Stand Alone Complex continuity. It began airing July 7, 2026 and most recently added Atsushi Miyauchi to its voice cast. According to SenpaiRanks, the series currently sits at a Consensus score of 6.50 on the summer 2026 board — mid-tier while voters wait to judge the new direction. It streams via major simulcast partners as it airs.
The reboot
This is not SAC_2045. Science Saru — the studio behind Devilman Crybaby and Scott Pilgrim Takes Off — is adapting Shirow's original material with its own visual language, which is the whole reason the project is worth watching. Ghost in the Shell has been reinterpreted by Mamoru Oshii, Kenji Kamiyama, and a Hollywood remake; a Science Saru version is a genuinely different animal.
Here's the official trailer:
The new cast
Atsushi Miyauchi joins an ensemble that carries the weight of one of anime's most recognizable casts — Motoko Kusanagi and Section 9 are franchise institutions. Per the production's announcements, the cast is still filling out, so expect more reveals before the series hits its stride.
Where it sits
SenpaiRanks tracks the show mid-board on the summer 2026 ranking for now — a placeholder that will move as votes come in. If you want to see how a Science Saru Ghost in the Shell compares to the season's other sci-fi swing, our Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 where-to-watch and ranking is the natural companion, and the separate Ghost in the Shell 2026 live-action project covers the non-anime side. For the full slate, see our best summer 2026 anime guide.
SenpaiRanks scores on two axes — Consensus and Quality — so once you've watched an episode, rate it and your vote moves where this reboot lands versus the crowd. That's the part MyAnimeList's single number can't show you.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Where can I watch the new Ghost in the Shell anime?
A: The Ghost in the Shell (2026) streams on major simulcast platforms as it airs. Check its SenpaiRanks page for the current per-region where-to-watch list.
Q: Is the new Ghost in the Shell a sequel to SAC_2045?
A: No. It's a new Science Saru adaptation of Masamune Shirow's original manga, not a continuation of the Stand Alone Complex continuity.
Q: Who is in the cast?
A: The cast is still being announced; Atsushi Miyauchi is among the most recent additions.
Q: When did the new Ghost in the Shell anime start?
A: It began airing July 7, 2026.
Q: How is the new Ghost in the Shell ranked?
A: According to SenpaiRanks, the series currently holds a Consensus score of 6.50, mid-tier on the summer 2026 board while voter data accumulates.