Ghost in the Shell: The Exhibition
During Anime Expo 2025 in Los Angeles, one of the most significant announcements was Ghost in the Shell: The Exhibition, the first comprehensive, large-scale exhibition dedicated to the entire Ghost in the Shell franchise.
This exhibition will be held at the TOKYO NODE venue, located in Toranomon Hills (Tokyo), between January 30 and April 5, 2026.
Ghost in the Shell: The Exhibition
A Celebration of 30 Years of Cyberpunk Legacy
The exhibition will commemorate three decades of the series' history, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the Ghost in the Shell universe from its beginnings to its most recent projects.
This initiative has the full collaboration of Production I.G, the studio responsible for the original animation since the legendary 1995 feature film, and Science SARU, which is currently working on a new animation set to premiere in 2026 as well.
The exhibition will include more than 600 original materials, many of which have never been seen before.
Among the items that will be displayed are key animation drawings, backgrounds, storyboards, character sketches, and documents covering each of the franchise's adaptations: from the feature films directed by Mamoru Oshii to series such as Kenji Kamiyama's Stand Alone Complex, Kazuchika Kise's Arise, and Shinji Aramaki's SAC_2045.
One of the elements that has garnered the most public attention is the possibility of comparing and contrasting the different visions of the cyberpunk universe offered by the various directors. This makes the exhibition an immersive experience for both veteran fans and new followers.
New Productions and Exclusive Content
The exhibition will not only focus on the past. Dedicated spaces for the new anime being prepared by Science SARU have been confirmed, offering a glimpse into where the franchise is heading in its new phase.
Additionally, an official trailer for the exhibition has been released, and an unreleased interview with director Mamoru Oshii is available, where he reflects on the cultural and philosophical impact of Ghost in the Shell over time.
Oshii directed the first film in 1995 and its sequel, Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence, in 2004, and is considered one of the creative pillars behind the success of the saga.
During the exhibition period, original and exclusive products inspired by the different stages of the series will also be available for purchase. These limited-edition items will only be available at the TOKYO NODE venue.
A Global Experience:
International Tour in Preparation
According to the organizers, Ghost in the Shell: The Exhibition will not be limited to Japan. It has been announced that an international tour is being planned to bring this experience to other parts of the world.
Dates and cities have not yet been confirmed, but more details are expected to be revealed after the exhibition closes in Tokyo.
A Tribute to the Evolution of Anime and Japanese Science Fiction
The exhibition represents a tribute to one of the most influential franchises in Japanese animation and global science fiction.
Ghost in the Shell not only marked an era with its philosophical approach to artificial intelligence and identity but has continued to reinvent itself with each new generation of creators.
This exhibition in 2026 will be a unique opportunity to revisit and rediscover that universe which transformed the perception of anime worldwide.
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