The complete archive book ‘Ghost in the Shell Anime Complete History Pia’ is now on sale, covering the entire anime series of the iconic franchise.
On July 7, 2026, the new TV anime ‘Ghost in the Shell THE GHOST IN THE SHELL’ began airing, returning to the original manga by Shirow Masamune with beautiful visuals and a story depicting the formation of Public Security Section 9. Even before broadcast, it generated huge anticipation and excitement among fans both in Japan and abroad. After the first episodes, social media has been flooded with reactions calling it “godly” and “faithful to the original yet refreshingly new,” underscoring the enduring impact of the Ghost in the Shell series.
The first half of ‘Ghost in the Shell Anime Complete History Pia’ is dedicated to a special feature on the new anime, introducing the latest story, character introductions and setting materials for Major Motoko Kusanagi (a full-body cyborg), Batou (Section 9’s second-in-command), and Togusa (the rookie member), as well as introductions for other Section 9 members like Ishikawa and the Fuchikoma, plus weapon and vehicle setting materials.
Staff Interviews
The book includes interviews with director Moko-chan, series composition and script writer EnJoe Toh, and character designer and chief animation director Handa Shuhei. They discuss their first encounters with Ghost in the Shell, how they became involved in the new TV anime, and behind-the-scenes stories and highlights of the new series.
Director Moko-chan describes the first theatrical film ‘GHOST IN THE SHELL’ directed by Mamoru Oshii as “one of the works that made me want to work in animation.” As a big fan of the series, he admits the pressure was especially high, but his passionate words convey his commitment to the new TV anime. He emphasizes that “this is a project that I want people to watch precisely because of the current era, a project with timeliness and significance to watch,” and urges younger viewers to give it a chance.
Series composer and scriptwriter EnJoe Toh reveals the most difficult parts of writing the script, his favorite characters, and which characters he would least want to be. In a discussion about cyberpunk, he notes, “Fuchikoma already talks that much,” offering a unique perspective as a science fiction writer.
Character designer and chief animation director Handa Shuhei shares how his encounter with Ghost in the Shell was a coincidence, and the unexpected chain of events that led him to work on the new TV anime. He also reveals which character was the most difficult to design, and how a character from a certain Showa-era drama became the breakthrough.
Complete Archive of Past Works
The section ‘Ghost in the Shell ALL ANIME ARCHIVE’ thoroughly covers past works, making it a satisfying read not only for longtime fans but also for newcomers to the franchise. This is a perfect opportunity to enjoy the new TV anime alongside this comprehensive guide.
Product Details
| Title | Ghost in the Shell Anime Complete History Pia |
|---|---|
| Release Date | July 16, 2026 (Thursday) |
| Price | 1,870 yen (1,700 yen + tax) |
| Format | A4, 96 pages |
| Publisher | Pia Co., Ltd. |
| Availability | Bookstores, online bookstores, etc. |
(C)1995 Shirow Masamune/Kodansha・Bandai Visual・MANGA ENTERTAINMENT
(C)2004 Shirow Masamune/Kodansha・IG, ITNDDTD
(C)Shirow Masamune・Production I.G/Kodansha・Ghost in the Shell Production Committee
(C)Shirow Masamune・Production I.G/Kodansha・”Ghost in the Shell ARISE” Production Committee
(C)Shirow Masamune・Production I.G/Kodansha・”Ghost in the Shell The New Movie” Production Committee
(C)Shirow Masamune・Production I.G/Kodansha・Ghost in the Shell 2045 Production Committee
(C)2026 Shirow Masamune/KODANSHA/THE GHOST IN THE SHELL COMMITTEE
