Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Brain Dead Studios, Los Angeles
**Wired bodies. Networked ghosts.** Join us for an early preview and exclusive panel celebrating the premiere of *THE GHOST IN THE SHELL*, the landmark cyberpunk series reborn as a new TV anime that will be streaming on July 7, 2026. Beginning with Shirow Masamune’s 1989 manga, *Ghost in the Shell* has transcended media boundaries expanding into anime, live action film, and video games, and influenced countless creators worldwide. The new TV anime is produced by Science SARU, acclaimed for *Inu-oh*, *The Colors Within*, and *DAN DA DAN*! #### 01 – Episode One, Screening #1 Early premiere screening of the new TV anime episode, *THE GHOST IN THE SHELL*, produced by Science SARU. #### 02 – Q&A with the creators A live conversation and audience Q&A with Director Mokochan, the visionary at the helm of *THE GHOST IN THE SHELL* who brought this iconic cyberpunk world to life for a new generation, and Character Design & Executive Animation Director, Shuhei Handa, the artist responsible for defining the look of every character in the series, ensuring visual consistency and striking design across the entire production. #### 03 – Episode One, Screening #2 A second opportunity to experience the premiere episode immediately following the Q&A wth a fresh perspective after chatting with Director Mokochan and Shuhei Handa. #### 04 – Ghost in the Shell (1995) The iconic Mamoru Oshii feature film that helped define modern cyberpunk, screened as a tribute to the original work that inspired generations of creators and the new series itself. ©2026 Shirow Masamune / KODANSHA / THE GHOST IN THE SHELL COMMITTEE