'The Ghost in the Shell' Director and Character Designer on How They Kept Motoko True to the Manga
Science SARU has launched a new 'Ghost in the Shell' series on Prime Video, emphasizing a faithful adaptation of the original manga.
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A new 'Ghost in the Shell' anime series produced by Science SARU premiered on Prime Video on July 7. The production features a confirmed Japanese cast and a new opening track performed by King Gnu.
Coverage from Gizmodo, Forbes, and Animation Magazine highlights the creative direction of the series. The director and character designer have focused on keeping the character Motoko true to the manga, with Forbes describing the result as 'gloriously goofy' and faithful to the source material.
Further details regarding the series' reception and the specific design choices used to align Motoko with the manga are expected as the rollout continues.
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Quick answers
Where can the new series be streamed?
The series premiered on Prime Video.
Who is providing the opening track?
The opening track is by King Gnu.
Which studio produced this iteration of the anime?
The series was produced by Science SARU.
Coverage (5)
- Science SARU’s New ‘The Ghost in the Shell’ Series Premieres on Prime Video on July 7 Animation Magazine · 22h ago
- New Ghost in the Shell Anime Confirms Japanese Cast Anime News Network · 22h ago
- Latest ‘GHOST IN THE SHELL’ Teaser Trailer Reveals New Opening Track by King Gnu Hypebeast · 22h ago
- New ‘Ghost In The Shell’ Anime Is Gloriously Goofy And Very Faithful To The Manga Forbes · 22h ago
- 'The Ghost in the Shell' Director and Character Designer on How They Kept Motoko True to the Manga Gizmodo · 22h ago
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