Ghost / Yoru No Hate is an original feature-length theatrical anime directed by Shingo Natsume and produced by Madhouse, set for release in Japan on February 11, 2027.
Shingo Natsume's first original feature film, Ghost / Yoru No Hate, was formally announced on July 1, 2026, with a confirmed release date of February 11, 2027. Madhouse handles animation production, reuniting Natsume with the studio behind his acclaimed TV series Sonny Boy. The film's music package includes a theme song and five other new songs from the alternative rock band Hitsujibungaku, among them the insert song "Sugar." Ohkuma Wataru composes the background music. A key visual and a super teaser video accompanied the announcement.
The project is Natsume's debut original feature, distinguishing it from his previous adaptation work. The involvement of Hitsujibungaku, a globally recognized band, and the February 2027 theatrical window position the film as a major release for the winter season. No further details about the plot, additional cast, or international distribution plans have been disclosed in the stories covered.
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The TV anime 'Ghost in the Shell: THE GHOST IN THE SHELL' is airing about 30 years after the original manga's release. King Gnu's opening theme 'GO GHOST' opens with an ethnic chorus that signals the franchise's signature sound. The piece traces that sound from Kenji Kawai's 1995 score to Yoko Kanno's work on 'STAND ALONE COMPLEX.'
In an interview with Real Sound Anime, director Abel Gongora and animation producer Mitsuru Triangle discussed Science SARU's approach to the Tentai no Jardugal TV anime. The studio took on the project not to extend its history anime legacy, but to pursue new visual expression. The team consulted Mongolian and Persian experts to balance historical fidelity with animation.
Disney and Pixar announced Ghost Market, a new film opening in spring 2028, at D23 Expo 2026. Pete Docter said the story draws on Asian mythology and follows teen content creator Kyle, who stumbles into a hidden market where the living and dead intersect. Trevor Jimenez directs.
An immersive Ghost in the Shell exhibition ran at Tokyo NODE in Roppongi Hills from January 30 through April 5, covering every major anime iteration of the franchise. The multi-room show featured an interactive Tachikoma, a wrap-around data screen with touchscreen search kiosks, key art posters, and production materials from every major entry. The exhibition plans to open at the Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art in Kobe this summer.
Sony Interactive Entertainment will release patch 2.0 for Ghost of Yotei on October 2, adding the story expansion Echoes of Sekigahara and the single-player survival mode Most Wanted. A Complete Edition bundling the base game, both DLCs, and the free Legends co-op mode launches October 1 for 8,980 yen.
Anime News Network rates episode 6 of Ghost in the Shell 4.6. The episode adapts the manga chapter 'Dumb Barter' with brutal efficiency, featuring Major Kusanagi under heavy attack, a betrayal, and a revenge-driven antagonist. The review notes the subtitled version fails to translate on-screen text, while the dub handles it.
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced that Ghost of Yotei Complete Edition will launch for PS5 on October 1, 2026, priced at 8,980 yen including tax. The edition bundles the base game with two new pieces of content: a story expansion called Ghost of Yotei: Echoes of Sekigahara and a single-player roguelike survival mode called Ghost of Yotei: Most Wanted. Both are added alongside patch 2.0, which arrives on October 2. The story expansion follows Atsu as she moves between past and present, meeting a figure named Nagato tied to her past, and explores a valley once home to the Snake and the Dokumamushi Gang. It also depicts Atsu during the Battle of Sekigahara and events before she returned home. The survival mode has players take bounty contracts, earn perks by defeating enemies, and unlock additional playable characters. Atsu wields dual blades, O-Yuki a chain sickle, and Nagato a spear. The Complete Edition also includes content from the Digital Deluxe Edition, the North Star Charm, and the free four-player online co-op DLC Legends. Patch 2.0 adds new music to Watanabe Mode, new photo mode stamps, and new gear for New Game Plus. Existing owners can buy the Complete Edition Upgrade for 1,480 yen, which adds the two new content pieces. Pre-orders are open now on PS Store.
King Gnu activated YouTube's new Station feature on their official channel on August 7, allowing 24-hour real-time video streaming with chat. The page includes the music video for "GO GHOST," the opening theme for the anime "Ghost in the Shell: THE GHOST IN THE SHELL." The song was digitally released on July 29 and surpassed one million domestic streams on its first day.
Anime News Network's This Week in Anime column examines director Kenji Kamiyama's filmography in light of his new Gundam series, XARX-ZERO, revealed at San Diego Comic-Con. The column traces his path from late-80s background artist on Akira and Kiki's Delivery Service to director of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex and projects tied to Star Wars, Ultraman, and Blade Runner.
The official YouTube channel Anime Times began free streaming of the Initial D anime series on August 10, available until August 23. The lineup includes all episodes of the five TV series from 1998 to 2014, the movie version, the 2016 theatrical film, and MF Ghost Season 1.
Ubisoft has confirmed that Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands suffers performance issues on 12th-generation Intel CPUs and later, caused by Hyper-Threading effects. The company is investigating and will provide further information, but has not confirmed a fix. The issue has been known since around 2025 and persists after the August 7 update.
At Anime Expo, The Ghost in the Shell director Mokochan and character designer Shūhei Handa discussed the new Science SARU series. Mokochan said it is based on the original 1989 manga and aims for a retro future feel, not modernization. Handa called AI the most relevant theme, presented as neither positive nor negative.
Bandai Namco Filmworks released the advance cuts, synopsis, and episode visual for episode 6 of the TV anime Ghost in the Shell: THE GHOST IN THE SHELL on August 10. Titled DUMB BARTER, the episode is scheduled to first broadcast on August 11 at 23:00 on Kansai TV and the Fuji TV national network in the Hi Anime Bar!! slot, with fastest streaming on Prime Video starting at 23:30 the same day. In the episode, Motoko and her lover are suddenly attacked and taken to the hospital. The suspected culprit is terrorist Soma Toru, who has a connection to Motoko. After leaving the hospital, Motoko and Togusa end up in a fierce battle with an armed group at an abandoned factory. The episode visual was designed by Mizuho Hayashi (maxilla). A special collaboration illustration with the TV anime The Tents of Jardugal, also animated by Science SARU, was released. The illustration, drawn by Jardugal director Abel Gongora, depicts Tachikoma offering Shitara a red flower. Both series began airing in July.
PREMICO released an official Ghost in the Shell watch inspired by Motoko Kusanagi on August 10, 2026. The limited edition of 1,989 mechanical watches features a skeleton dial and case back, a blue dial ring, bullet casing indices, and a Tachikoma-inspired display case. It costs 54,780 yen.
Mitchell Hashimoto, co-founder of HashiCorp and developer of the Ghostty terminal emulator, has announced a new company called Superlogical. The company will start by building a terminal multiplexer that maintains and shares work across multiple terminals over long periods. Its long-term goal is to create a foundation integrating software tasks performed by humans and AI agents.
Bandai Spirits is releasing two Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex figures. The S.H.Figuarts Motoko Kusanagi and ROBOT魂 Tachikoma open for preorder at general retailers on August 3, 2026. Both figures ship in January 2027. The Tachikoma's rear cockpit hatch opens to seat the separately sold Motoko figure.
Ubisoft is giving away the PC version of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Future Soldier on Ubisoft Connect from August 7 until August 13 at 17:00. The 2012 third-person tactical shooter is part of the Ghost Recon series' 25th anniversary campaign. On Steam it holds a 'Mostly Positive' rating with 70% of about 5,000 reviews positive, though players note performance issues and ended online features. The game does not support Japanese. Series-wide sales are running with discounts up to 95%.
The main cast for director Shingo Natsume's original theatrical anime 'ghost / Yoru no Hate' was announced. Mayu Horita plays protagonist Nike, and Issei Takahashi plays Mas. This is Takahashi's first theatrical anime voice role since Studio Ghibli's 'Whisper of the Heart' (1995). The film releases February 11, 2027, with animation by Madhouse.
Anime Tokyo Station in Tokyo is hosting the Takayuki Goto Exhibition, Animator 45th Anniversary, from August 8 to October 12. The free event displays original drawings, chief animation director corrections, and panel exhibits covering Goto's career, including work on Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, Zillion, and Please Save My Earth.
Ubisoft is running a sale on Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands through August 17, dropping the base game to 330 yen, a 95% discount from its 6,600 yen list price, on both Steam and the Ubisoft Store. The Definitive Edition, which includes the season pass, is 75% off at 3,492 yen, while the sequel Ghost Recon Breakpoint is also 95% off at 462 yen. A six-game Ghost Recon Bundle, including the original 2001 title, is 90% off at 1,751 yen. The sale coincides with the August 6 release of the free major update "Last Rites," which adds a standalone mission set in a darker Bolivia where players track cult leader La Llorona. The update also brings 4K resolution and 60fps support to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, along with visual improvements and customizable gameplay options. A limited-time free play period for Wildlands and Breakpoint runs through August 10, and Ghost Recon Future Soldier is free on Ubisoft Connect until August 13. Ubisoft has also opened registration for an insider program for the next Ghost Recon title.
Ubisoft released the free update "Last Rites" for Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands on August 7, 2026, as part of the Ghost Recon series' 25th anniversary. The update adds a new standalone mission set in territory controlled by the cult Los Penitentes, led by the vengeful La Llorona. Players can launch the mission directly from the main menu without clearing the main campaign. On PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, the game now runs at 4K resolution and 60fps, with improved long-distance rendering, lighting, and shadows. New customization options include Ghost Parameters, HUD and Difficulty Options, and World and Session Settings, letting players adjust enemy firepower, vehicle durability, reload animations, and mission time of day. The popular Predator mission "The Jungle Moved" returns in the Caimanes province, rewarding players with the Predator Bio Mask, and the Predator Pack is back in the store. Battle Crates and Prestige Crates are no longer sold, with their items now available as Collections. A Definitive Edition bundles the base game, both season passes, and all DLC for new players.
The official website for ghost - end of night, the new theatrical anime project from director Shingo Natsume and studio Madhouse, unveiled a teaser trailer on Friday that introduces the film's two lead cast members. Mayu Hotta plays Neekei, a 15-year-old girl who has already been selected in a society where people are judged at age 18 on whether the world needs them. Issei Takahashi voices Masu, a man burdened by the loss of his family who wanders while covering his body with tattoos before crossing paths with Neekei. The teaser includes the pair's first voiced scenes and features the insert song "Sugar" by alternative rock band hitsujibungaku, who also perform the film's theme song. The film is set in a near future where labor is no longer necessary, and follows Neekei as she seeks what is real while resisting the order of a content society. Natsume directs and writes the script, marking his first time directing an original anime film. Natsume Ono provides original character designs, Norifumi Kugai handles animation character designs, and Bandai Namco Filmworks distributes. The film opens in Japan on February 11, 2027.
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige announced at Comic-Con International 2026 that Ryan Gosling will star in a new Ghost Rider film, joining the MCU. Shawn Levy, director of Deadpool & Wolverine, will direct. The film is scheduled for a US theatrical release in 2028.
The official website for the TV anime Ghost in the Shell: The Ghost in the Shell released cast comments and an end card for episode 5, PHANTOM FUND. Aya Hisakawa, voicing Annapurna, and Nina Kumagaya, voicing Unipuma, shared their thoughts. Mahiro Maeda provided the illustration.
The cast and end card for Episode 4 of the TV anime Ghost in the Shell: THE GHOST IN THE SHELL have been revealed. Kenichi Ogata voices Colonel Tonda, and Masashi Ebara voices the president of Banka Seiki. Tetsuya Nishio drew the episode's end card.
Square Enix announced at FINAL FANTASY XIV Fan Festival 2026 in Berlin that Mahiro Maeda will join the collaboration alliance raid Ghost of Desire, planned for Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail. Maeda, an animator affiliated with Khara, will handle numerous designs for the Neon Genesis Evangelion crossover.
The Ghost in the Shell television anime from Science SARU has added Aya Hisakawa and Niina Kumagaya as the Puma sisters, crossover characters from the New Dominion Tank Police anime. The characters appeared in the fifth episode, which aired Tuesday. The staff also shared an end card by Mahiro Maeda.
Manga Mavericks Books announced three licenses during its Otakon panel on Friday. Oni King and Royd, both by creator Zenzo, launch digitally in December 2026 with print releases to follow. Town Walking With Ghost Dog, a travelogue by Tokyo artist Ippan Nakamura, arrives in physical and digital formats on May 25, 2027. Oni King debuted at Comiket 2023 in the anthology Revengers, and Royd premiered at Comitia 154 in 2025.
Anime News Network reviews episode 4 of the Ghost in the Shell adaptation, which adapts the Robot Rondo chapter from Masamune Shirow's manga. The review praises Science SARU's handling of the disturbing content, noting the episode explores themes of dehumanization through discarded sex bots and a child trafficking storyline involving Hanka Precision Instruments.
The TV anime Ghost in the Shell: The Ghost in the Shell has released preview stills, a synopsis, and an episode visual for its fifth episode, titled PHANTOM FUND. The episode is scheduled to air on August 4 at 23:00 in the Hi Anime Bar!! slot on Kansai TV and Fuji TV's national network, with a same-day streaming release on Prime Video at 23:30. In PHANTOM FUND, Motoko and her team head north to monitor the combat cyborg Coil Krasnov. To expose Coil's objectives and the corruption hidden behind Sagawa Electronics' underground factory expansion, Motoko goes to Sagawa Electronics headquarters while Batou and the others head to the underground factory. The episode visual is part of a special initiative that produces alternative-design posters for each episode, with the fifth episode's design by Daiya Tanabe of maxilla. The anime, based on Masamune Shirow's original manga, is directed by Moko-chan, with series composition and scripts by SF novelist Tow Ubukata, character design by Shuhei Handa, and animation production by Science SARU.
Bandai Namco Filmworks announced two new cast members for The Ghost in the Shell television anime from Science SARU on Thursday. Kenichi Ogata voices Col. Tonoda, and Masashi Ebara voices the president of Hanka Precision Instruments company. Both characters appeared in the anime's fourth episode, which aired on Tuesday. The staff also shared an end card for the episode, illustrated by animator Tetsuya Nishio, known for his work on Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex. The anime premiered on July 7 on the Ka-Anival!! programming block on Kansai TV and Fuji TV, airing Tuesday nights at 11:00 p.m. JST. It began streaming on Amazon Prime Video Japan the same day, and is available simultaneously on Prime Video in over 240 countries and regions, excluding mainland China, Russia, and Vietnam. The first two episodes screened at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in June and at Anime Expo on July 4. The series marks Mokochan's directorial debut, with Toh Enjoe writing and overseeing scripts, and Shuhei Handa designing characters and serving as chief animation director.
Science SARU's new Ghost in the Shell anime adaptation, directed by Mokochan, covers the first three episodes with a faithful but frenetic approach. The series bursts with light, color, and an eclectic jazz soundtrack, offering a stark contrast to Mamoru Oshii's 1995 film. New viewers may find the dense information overwhelming, but the result is a kinetic and entertaining experience.
The latest TV anime adaptation of Masamune Shirow's manga, Ghost in the Shell: The Ghost in the Shell, has released cast details and an end card for its third episode. Akio Otsuka voices Colonel Mares in Episode 3, titled JUNK JUNGLE ii + MEGATECH MACHINE i + ii, which began airing and streaming on July 21. Otsuka commented that the series was created under the concept of keeping the original flavor intact, and he expressed his love for the Ghost in the Shell franchise. The episode also features an end card illustrated by Kunio Okawara. The series is produced by Science SARU, with direction by Mocochin and series composition and script by Tow Ubukata. Maaya Sakamoto stars as Motoko Kusanagi, with Hiroki Yasumoto as Batou and Yuichi Nakamura as Togusa. The anime airs on Kantele and Fuji TV's Hi Anime!! slot on Tuesdays at 11:00 PM, and streams on Prime Video and other services. The story is set in 2029 and follows Public Security Section 9 as they confront cyber crimes and the mysterious hacker known as the Puppet Master.
Kadokawa's Comic Newtype announced on July 16 that manga artist Ka Sakana will launch the manga adaptation of Ghost Mikawa's novel Mercenary Sisters on Tuesday. The story follows two unrelated sisters, a rookie and a veteran mercenary, surviving in a conflict zone. Mikawa originally published the novel on Kakuyomu in June 2025, with a print edition by Kadokawa in July 2025.
JINS has released a collaboration eyewear line with the TV anime Ghost in the Shell, including a limited edition of 1,000 electronic light-adjusting sunglasses. The collection also includes two models of optical glasses inspired by goggles from the series. The eyewear launched on July 16, 2026, at select JINS stores and online.
MSY's brand GRAPHT, under its ASOBI GRAPHT series, released a line of official licensed apparel and merchandise for Ghost of Tsushima on July 17, 2026, marking the game's sixth anniversary. The collection includes a printed T-shirt featuring the key visual of protagonist Jin Sakai in monochrome with red maple leaves, priced at 4,400 yen, and an embroidered print hoodie with the Sakai clan crest on the chest and contrasting armor designs on the back for 8,800 yen. Both garments use hand screen printing by Japanese artisans. Three embroidery stickers (1,320 yen each) depict the title logo, Jin Sakai, and a fox, each about 5 cm, designed to stick on various surfaces. Mino ware ceramics include a tea bowl decorated with "Homare" and the title logo in mica gold and a black mug, each 2,420 yen. The goods are sold at the PlayStation Official Licensed POP UP STORE by GRAPHT in Tokyo Solamachi, the Fureaidokoro Tsushima information center on Tsushima Island, and GRAPHT's official online store.
The 2026 TV anime Ghost in the Shell: The Ghost in the Shell, produced by Science SARU, began streaming on July 7 via Amazon Prime Video, with other services following on July 8. The series is a new interpretation of Shirow Masamune's manga. Streaming options include DMM TV, U-NEXT, dAnime Store, Netflix, and others, with various free trial periods and pricing.
An op-ed on Anime News Network examines Masamune Shirow's Ghost in the Shell and its technological predictions, particularly the cyberbrain, comparing them to current brain-computer interface developments like Neuralink. The piece argues that Shirow's cyberpunk vision remains prescient in 2026 as society faces AI and digital interconnectivity.
The new Ghost in the Shell TV anime by Science SARU is being praised as the most faithful adaptation of Masamune Shirow's original manga. The series depicts character expressions and storylines directly from the source, including the Tachikoma and old-fashioned wired hacking. It contrasts with previous adaptations by Mamoru Oshii and others, finally delivering the manga's vision 37 years after its release.
The new Ghost in the Shell television anime has started airing in Japan and streaming worldwide, marking the franchise's return to TV. Alongside the premiere, label FlyingDog announced the original soundtrack, The Ghost in the Shell O.S.T., as a two-disc CD album set for release on September 9, 2026, priced at 3,960 yen. A two-disc vinyl edition will follow on September 30, 2026, at 7,700 yen. The score is composed by Taisei Iwasaki, who is also the music director, along with Ryo Konishi and Yuki Kanesaka. Iwasaki won the Japan Academy Award for Best Music for Belle. The soundtrack jacket features a new illustration by tarou2 from Science SARU. First-press CD copies come in special packaging. The soundtrack will also be available on streaming platforms including Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube Music starting September 9. The global streaming launch and the detailed music release schedule together indicate the franchise's continued international reach.
JINS will release collaboration eyewear with Ghost in the Shell on July 16, including JINS' first electronic dimming sunglasses limited to 1,000 units worldwide and four models of glasses with cyberpunk design. Prices are 29,900 yen for sunglasses and 19,900 yen each for glasses. The collaboration commemorates the latest TV anime.
Otakon announced it will host background art director Kazuki Higashiji at its 2026 event. Higashiji has worked on Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, Maquia, Angel Beats!, Hanasaku Iroha, and Charlotte. The convention also announced a policy change banning fan art sales in the dealers room, directing dealers to the artist alley instead.
Ueni Trading, through its character collaboration brand GARRACK, announced a Japanese-made mechanical watch inspired by the Fuchikoma from Ghost in the Shell. The watch uses raden (mother-of-pearl inlay), a traditional lacquerware technique, to depict the AI-equipped thinking tank on the dial. The design incorporates Fuchikoma details into each component: indices resemble its wheels, hands represent its arm parts, and a see-through back case bears the Ghost in the Shell logo. The dial is hand-finished by craftsmen, with no two pieces identical due to the natural shell material. The watch features an automatic winding MIYOTA movement, a leather strap, and 5 ATM water resistance in a 42 mm case. Pre-orders open July 17, 2026, and the watch releases July 31, 2026, priced at 79,200 yen (tax included). The raden work was handled by Takeyuki Musashikawa, fourth-generation head of the Musashikawa Workshop in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, a bearer of Takaoka lacquerware tradition. The project required high-level techniques due to the many small shell parts needed to reproduce the character's details.
King Gnu's opening theme "GO GHOST" for the TV anime "Ghost in the Shell: THE GHOST IN THE SHELL" will be released digitally on July 29, 2026. The jacket photo featuring Motoko Kusanagi has been unveiled, and a non-credit opening video is now on YouTube. The anime airs Tuesdays on Fuji TV's "Hi Anime!!" slot.
Ghost Ship Games and Northplay released a making-of video for Dinolords, a Viking-dinosaur action strategy game. A closed alpha test with 5,000 participants saw high engagement but a 50% early dropout rate due to tutorial issues. The team is improving the tutorial before early access on Steam begins soon.
Sony Interactive Entertainment launched the PlayStation Store SUMMER SALE on July 15, 2026, immediately following the end of the July Bargain Sale. The new sale runs through August 12 and offers discounts of up to 80% on select PS5 and PS4 titles. The event is split into two phases: the first runs from July 15 to July 29, and the second from July 27 to August 12, with some titles changing between phases. Featured discounts include Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice at 50% off (4,180 yen), Hogwarts Legacy at 85% off (1,481 yen for PS5), and Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon at 50% off (4,345 yen). The Nintendo eShop is also running concurrent sales, with titles like Triangle Strategy at 60% off (3,072 yen) and the Nier bundle (Nier: Automata and Nier Replicant) at 60% off (4,840 yen) available until July 15. Several titles, including Metaphor: ReFantazio and the Caligula series, have reached their lowest recorded prices on the PlayStation Store during this promotion.
A new Ghost in the Shell anime by Science Saru adapts the original manga closely for the first time. The first episode preserves the comic sensibility and political density of the source material, presenting Major Kusanagi as an ambivalent hero within a corrupt state. The review praises the adaptation's faithfulness and its cutting geopolitical commentary on imperialism and the slave trade.
MSY announced a limited-time collaboration shop in the Mount Yōtei foothills region of Hokkaido, the setting of Ghost of Yōtei. The shop will be open July 18-19 at Niseko Takahashi Farm. It will sell items made from Hokkaido solid wood, including wood pin badges and magnets, a collection with images from the game, and lifestyle products using key visuals.
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 television anime from Science SARU premiered on July 7, 2026, on Japanese television and began streaming on Prime Video in over 240 countries and regions. The series, directed by Mokochan in his directorial debut, features Maaya Sakamoto as the voice of Motoko Kusanagi, taking over the role after the death of original voice actress Atsuko Tanaka in August 2024. The cast also includes Kazuhiro Yamaji as Daisuke Aramaki, Hiroki Yasumoto as Batou, and Yuichi Nakamura as Togusa. Toh Enjoe writes and oversees the series scripts, while Shuhei Handa handles character design and chief animation direction. Taisei Iwasaki composes the music with Ryō Konishi and Yuki Kanesaka. King Gnu performs the opening theme "Go Ghost," and MILLENNIUM PARADE feat. Saya Gray and Daniel Caesar perform the ending theme "Blue." The anime had its global premiere at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in June with its first two episodes, and also screened at Anime Expo on July 4. Bandai Namco Filmworks, Kodansha, Science SARU, and Production I.G are on the production committee.