Maaya Sakamoto Takes Over Motoko Kusanagi Role in New Ghost in the Shell TV Anime
Maaya Sakamoto takes over the role of Motoko Kusanagi from Atsuko Tanaka, a transition the actress describes as a mix of gratitude and sadness.
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The new Ghost in the Shell TV anime, produced by Science SARU, has revealed its main cast. Maaya Sakamoto voices Motoko Kusanagi, succeeding Atsuko Tanaka. Kazuhiro Yamaji, Hiroki Yasumoto, and Yuichi Nakamura also star. The series began airing on July 7 on the Fire Anime!! block on Kantele and Fuji TV.
The new Ghost in the Shell TV anime, produced by Science SARU, has revealed its main cast, with Maaya Sakamoto returning to voice Motoko Kusanagi after her role in the ARISE series. Sakamoto succeeds Atsuko Tanaka, who voiced the character for many years. In a statement, Sakamoto said taking on the role was unexpected and that recording became a time to reflect on her gratitude and sadness toward Tanaka. The cast also includes Kazuhiro Yamaji as Aramaki, Hiroki Yasumoto as Batou, and Yuichi Nakamura as Togusa. A sixth promotional video and a fourth key visual have been released. The series premiered on July 7 on the Fire Anime!! block on Kantele and Fuji TV.
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