While a lot of attention may currently be placed on DreamWorks' plans for a Scarlett Johansson-led live-action adaptation of Masamune Shirow's iconic <strong>Ghost in the Shell </strong>cyberpunk manga, the work's native country are working on their own project. To celebrate twenty five years of the franchise, Production I.G. will be releasing a brand new <em>Ghost in the Shell</em> animated theatrical feature this summer and today, they have unveiled the first teaser trailer and key visual art:
The majority of staff working on the project previously worked on the <em>Ghost in the Shell: Arise</em> OVA series, with the most notable exception being the director Kazuya Nomura (<em>Robotic;Note</em><em>s</em>). The director of <em>Arise</em> however, will be serving as Chief Director for the project. Other returning talent include character designer Kazuchika Kise, scenario writer Tow Ubakata (<em>Mardock Scramble</em>), composer Cornelius and the series' cast, which is led by Maaya Sakamoto as Motoko Kusanagi.
You can watch the teaser trailer below:
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The majority of staff working on the project previously worked on the <em>Ghost in the Shell: Arise</em> OVA series, with the most notable exception being the director Kazuya Nomura (<em>Robotic;Note</em><em>s</em>). The director of <em>Arise</em> however, will be serving as Chief Director for the project. Other returning talent include character designer Kazuchika Kise, scenario writer Tow Ubakata (<em>Mardock Scramble</em>), composer Cornelius and the series' cast, which is led by Maaya Sakamoto as Motoko Kusanagi.
You can watch the teaser trailer below:
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