Science SARU is currently producing two anime series: a faithful adaptation of Masamune Shirow's Ghost in the Shell manga and a historical revenge drama set in 13th-century Mongolia, both airing in summer 2026.
Science SARU entered summer 2026 with two major television productions that mark a tonal and stylistic expansion for the studio. The first is Ghost in the Shell: The Ghost in the Shell, a new adaptation of Masamune Shirow's manga that premiered on July 7, 2026, on Japanese television and began streaming on Prime Video in over 240 countries. Directed by Toma "Mokochan" Kimura in his directorial debut, the series follows an episodic case-of-the-week format and uses a hand-drawn production pipeline, with CG reserved for elements impossible in 2D. Maaya Sakamoto voices Motoko Kusanagi, taking over the role after the death of original voice actress Atsuko Tanaka. The production committee includes Bandai Namco Filmworks, Kodansha, Science SARU, and Production I.G. The first two episodes screened at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in June 2026 and at Anime Expo on July 4.
The second series, The Tent of Jadugar: A Witch in Mongolia, is an adaptation of Tomato Soup's historical manga set in 13th-century Mongolia. Science SARU handles animation, with Naoko Yamada as chief director and Abel Gongora directing. The series premiered on Crunchyroll on July 4 after screening at the Annecy Festival. The team consulted a cultural advisor and visited a mosque to ensure respectful portrayal of Islamic, Persian, and Mongolian cultures. The series airs Saturdays at 23:30 on TV Asahi's IMAnimation block.
Both series represent a departure from Science SARU's usual sci-fi and surrealist work. The Ghost in the Shell adaptation deliberately returns to the tone and visual style of Shirow's original manga, breaking from the philosophical and realistic approach of earlier Production I.G adaptations. The Tent of Jadugar marks a rare anime adaptation set in medieval Persia and Mongolia, with the studio prioritizing cultural authenticity through direct consultation. The two productions together show Science SARU working across historical drama and franchise reimagining simultaneously.
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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.
The 264th episode of Let's Watch Anime will feature The Tent of Jadugar: A Witch in Mongolia, an adaptation of Tomato Soup's historical manga set in 13th-century Mongolia. Science SARU handles animation, with Naoko Yamada as chief director and Abel Gongora directing. The series airs Saturdays at 23:30 on TV Asahi's IMAnimation block.
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.
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.
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.
Science Saru's anime adaptation of the manga 'Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia' premiered on Crunchyroll on July 4 after screening at the Annecy Festival. Naoko Yamada is executive producer, Abel Góngora directs episodes. The series follows a slave in 13th-century Persia. The team consulted a cultural advisor and visited a mosque to ensure respectful portrayal of Islamic, Persian, and Mongolian cultures.
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.
At the Annecy Festival, Science Saru's director Toma "Mokochan" Kimura and producer Kohei Sakita, alongside Bandai Namco's Kengo Abe, presented the first two episodes of their upcoming Ghost in the Shell adaptation. The series, which premieres on Prime Video on July 7, follows an episodic case-of-the-week format more closely aligned with Masamune Shirow's original manga than the 1995 film. The team emphasized a hand-drawn production pipeline, with CG used only for elements impossible in 2D, such as first-person-shooter-style camera movements.
The new anime adaptation of Masamune's The Ghost in the Shell will begin its television run on July 7, 2026. Science SARU is producing the series, with Bandai Namco Filmworks and Kodansha also attached. The date arrived in a third promotional video that opens on Major Motoko Kusanagi and introduces other members of the Shell Squad. Many of the on-screen text slides in the trailer appear in both Japanese and English, though no official subtitles are present. Before the broadcast, the first two episodes will screen at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in June 2026. The festival event, titled "Dive into The Ghost in the Shell," will include director Mokochan and producers Daichi Sasa, Kengo Abe, and Kohei Sakita as special guests. A specific time for the Annecy screening has not been posted on the festival's official page or programming site. The new key art was also released alongside the trailer. Earlier character-focused trailers had already spotlighted Makoto, the Tachikoma robots, Batou, and Togusa across separate months leading into this announcement.