#Ghost in The Shell SAC_2045 1st Season Gets A Compilation Film in 2021

The official website for Ghost in The Shell SAC_2045, the latest installment from the anime series based on Masamune Shirow’s sci-fi action manga, announced today that a compilation film based on its first season is set to be released in 2021. The film edition will be reconstructed with some newly-created scenes.

A teaser visual drawn by the character designer Ilya Kuvshinov is also revealed.

The 12-episode first season of the 3DCG series was streamed on Netflix worldwide (except China mainland) in April  2020, and the second season has already been in the works. Kenji Kamiyama (Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex series) and Shinji Aramaki (APPLESEED, Starship Troopers: Invasion) have worked as co-directors at Production I.G and SOLA DIGITAL ARTS.

Message from Kenji Kamiyama:

“I have always edited a compilation of my own works by myself, but this time, for the first time, I entrusted the compilation to another creator. I wanted to know how SAC_2045 would look from someone else’s perspective. Even for those who have already watched Season 1, they may find a different interpretation. Can’t wait for the release!”

Message from Shinji Aramaki:

“I’m Aramaki, and I’m currently working on Season 2 with Director Kamiyama, since Season 1 was streamed last year. I’m happy to hear that Season 1 will be released as a compilation film. What kind of compilation will be made of that story? I actually don’t know yet (laughs). Please look forward to it. I’m looking forward to it too!”

Source: “Ghost in The Shell SAC_2045” official website / Twitter 

© Masamune Shirow,Production I.G/KODANSHA, Ghost in The Shell 2045 Production Committee