Ghost in the Shell is heading for its biggest exhibition yet.
Opening January 30 and running through April 5, 2026, “Ghost and the Shell” will take over TOKYO NODE in Toranomon, delivering the first-ever large-scale show dedicated to the legendary cyberpunk universe.
Born from Masamune Shirow’s original manga, the franchise has grown into one of Japan’s most influential global properties across anime, film, and television. The exhibition traces that evolution across three decades, with full backing from Production I.G — the studio behind the landmark 1995 film — and Science SARU, which is producing a brand-new anime adaptation set for 2026.
More than 600 items will be showcased, including rare archives and previously unseen materials. Visitors can also experience exclusive new interviews with key directors including Mamoru Oshii, Kenji Kamiyama, Kazuchika Kise, and Shinji Aramaki, offering rare insight into the thinking behind each era of the saga.
Beyond the archives, the show promises immersive, interactive installations built specifically for TOKYO NODE. These environments invite fans to move through the philosophical and sensory world of Ghost in the Shell, engaging not only through image and sound but through space, perception, and presence.
New collaborative works by contemporary artists from Japan and abroad will also be unveiled, alongside exclusive exhibition merchandise.
The announcement arrives with a newly released statement from Oshii, director of the original 1995 film.
Comment from Mamoru Oshii
Ghost and shell. The relationship between them, I believe, is that the shell exists within the ghost. That is what Ghost in the Shell means to me. A ghost is not limited to people; it can reside in dolls, in plants — in anything. It is something harmonious and calm. Something that whispers to you, like the wind.
What all the works in this series have in common is a futuristic vision. Each director has created their own version based on the worldview of the original manga, but none have strayed from Masamune Shirow’s philosophy. In fact, they cannot. That is why every installment can be seen as a kind of spin-off, and I think that is part of what makes this series so compelling.If this exhibition is to be truly cross-sectional, I believe it should allow for non-linear entry points, as is often the case with subculture. I hope it will take into account not only the anime, but also the original manga and live-action works. Only then can it truly be called a cross-sectional exhibition.
Ghost and the Shell
Exhibition Period: January 30 (Fri) – April 5 (Sun), 2026
Venue: TOKYO NODE GALLERY A/B/C (Toranomon Hills Station Tower, 45th Floor)
Address: 2-6-2 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Ticket Information: Scheduled to go on sale in fall 2025
Organizers:
PARCO Co., Ltd.
Ghost in the Shell: Ghost and the Shell Exhibition Production Committee
Kodansha Ltd.
Mori Building Co., Ltd.
KDDI Corporation
Production I.G, Inc.
