The TV anime Koukaku Kidoutai: THE GHOST IN THE SHELL is teaming up with OddsPark, an online voting service for public racing, for a limited-time collaboration campaign titled “THE SPEED IN THE SHELL.” Running from September 3 to September 16, 2026, the campaign offers exclusive goods featuring newly drawn illustrations from the series.
About the Series
Based on Shirow Masamune’s original manga from 1989, Koukaku Kidoutai (Ghost in the Shell) has become a cornerstone of cyberpunk science fiction. Set in a near-future world where information networks and cybernetic technology are highly advanced, the story follows Major Kusanagi Motoko and her special forces unit as they combat cybercrime. The franchise has expanded into numerous anime, a Hollywood live-action film, and video games, influencing creators and culture worldwide.
The latest TV anime, Koukaku Kidoutai: THE GHOST IN THE SHELL, is produced by Science SARU, the studio behind Dan Da Dan, and directed by Moko-chan, marking her directorial debut. The cast includes Sakamoto Maaya as Kusanagi Motoko, Yamaji Kazuhiro as Aramaki Daisuke, Yasumoto Hiroki as Batou, Nakamura Yuuichi as Togusa, Goto Kousuke as Ishikawa, Nara Toru as Saito, Ooi Marie as Operator, and Kaneda Tomoko as Tachikoma.
Collaboration Details
As part of OddsPark’s “eraberu! moraeru! ticket challenge” limited prizes, the collaboration features original goods that capture the world of the series. The newly drawn illustration by Science SARU depicts Kusanagi Motoko, Batou, and Togusa wearing outfits inspired by keirin (bicycle racing) uniforms, while Tachikoma is rendered in OddsPark’s signature green.
Koukaku Kidoutai: THE GHOST IN THE SHELL collaboration T-shirts (3 types)
Collaboration campaign goods for “THE SPEED IN THE SHELL”
Product Lineup
The prizes include collaboration T-shirts featuring the new illustration, recovery wear printed with the series’ story, and a mountain jacket showcasing various scenes and expressions of Kusanagi Motoko. The lineup spans apparel, digital devices, and lifestyle goods, all designed for everyday use while blending with the series’ cyberpunk aesthetic.
Koukaku Kidoutai: THE GHOST IN THE SHELL collaboration mountain jacket
Koukaku Kidoutai: THE GHOST IN THE SHELL collaboration wireless speaker
The “THE SPEED IN THE SHELL” campaign runs from September 3 to September 16, 2026. For more details, visit the official special site.
