Groundbreaking Anime Ghost In The Shell’s First Large-Scale Exhibition Is Now Under Way

Tokyo, Japan — In celebration of its 30th anniversary, KODANSHA is hosting Ghost in the Shell’s first-ever large-scale exhibition, chronicling the influential series’ legendary legacy across manga, anime, film, and more. Taking place from January 30 through April 05, 2026, and taking place at TOKYO NODE GALLERY in Toranomon Hills, “Ghost And The Shell” offers fans the unique chance to experience the franchise’s monumental history, from the 1995 feature-length film to the upcoming Science SARU anime releasing in 2026.

The “Ghost And The Shell” exhibition gathers over 1,600 archives, original artworks, and manuscripts – including never-before-seen materials – from across the franchise’s history, while also including contributions from directors Mamoru Oshii, Kenji Kamiyama, Kazuchika Kise, and Shinji Aramaki. There will also be inclusions from the forthcoming The Ghost in the Shell anime series, which Science SARU is animating for release later this year.

The space will also feature immersive and interactive exhibitions, incorporating content from across the series’ comprehensive history. Exhibits such as TechnoByobu’s, in collaboration with KALKUL – who previously worked alongside Aphex Twin and WEIRDCORE – bring Ghost in the Shell into an all-new AR form, crafting a new reality that can only be experienced at the exhibition.

There will also be over 100 unique Ghost In The Shell collaborative items on sale during “Ghost And The Shell,” including works from artists Hajime Sorayama and Mai Yoneyama, as well as handcrafted art pieces such as TechnoByobu’s TB-02 lineup – a special Japanese gold-leaf-pressed folding screen featuring some of Ghost In The Shell’s most iconic artwork, as well as their recently-announced HAC module series.

A preview of the TechnoByobu art pieces can be viewed below, alongside the full lineup:

©Shirow Masamune/KODANSHA
©1995 Shirow Masamune/KODANSHA・BANDAI VISUAL・MANGA ENTERTAINMENT. All Rights Reserved.

*For the authentication of the TB-02 series, as well as the HAC-03-GIS-MH-EX (Moho) module, NFC tags utilizing “MiWAKERU® Authentication Service” as provided by Hitachi High-Tech Nexus, Inc., will be provided on the back plate of each artpiece. 

©Shirow Masamune/KODANSHA
©1997 Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc./Kodansha Ltd.
©Shirow Masamune・Production I.G/KODANSHA All Rights Reserved.

 

These collaborative items, alongside over 100 other unique pieces, will be made available first exclusively at the “Ghost And The Shell” exhibition when it starts on January 30, 2026. Further information about the exhibition is detailed below:

Ghost In The Shell Exhibition: “Ghost And The Shell”

Official Website:
https://www.tokyonode.jp/sp/exhibition-ghostintheshell/

Dates:
Friday, January 30, 2026 – Sunday, April 5, 2026

Opening Hours:
Monday: 12:00 – 18:00
Tuesday to Thursday: 12:00 – 21:00
Friday: 12:00-18:00 (Scheduled) *Depending on events, etc.
Saturday, Sunday, and Public Holidays: 10:00 – 21:00

Tickets:
Standard Ticket (Online):
General: 2,500 JPY (Tax Inc.)
High School/Junior High School Student: 1,900 JPY (Tax Inc.)
Elementary School Student: 1,200 JPY (Tax Inc.)

Admission Ticket (Door):
General: 2,700 JPY (Tax Inc.)
High School/Junior High School Student: 1,900 JPY (Tax Inc.)
Elementary School Student: 1,200 JPY (Tax Inc.)

AR Experience Ticket:
Online Sales – Advance: 1,300 JPY (Tax Inc.)
Online Sales – During Event: 1,500 JPY (Tax Inc.)
Venue Sales: 1,700 JPY (Tax Inc.)

Venue:
TOKYO NODE GALLERY
C2-6-2 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Toranomon Hills Station Tower 45F (Official Website)