The production of popular anime "Ghost in the Shell" series' new project "Ghost in the Shell ARISE" has been announced.

This "Ghost in the shell" series is a cyberpunk based on Shirow Masamune's popular manga which was released in Young Magazine Kaizokuban in 1989. Setting in the near future in Japan where technology has been advanced drastically, it tells a story about the members of "Public Security Section 9", which was organized to oppose an epidemic of�computer crime and cyber terrorism.

In 1995, its anime film adaptation "GHOST IN THE SHELL" directed by Oshii Mamoru was released,�and Oshii also directed the sequel titled "INNOCENCE" in 2004.

Apart from Oshii Mamoru's anime film adaptation, there has also been TV anime sereis "Ghost in the Shell STAND ALONE COMPLEX" (in 2002), "Ghost in the Shell S.A.C. 2nd GIG" (in 2004), and "Ghost in the Shell STAND ALONE COMPLEX Solid State Society" (in 2006)�directed by Kamiyama Kenji.

The "ARISE" will be animated by Production I.G, and Kise Kazuchika has been chosen as the general director. It was also announced that Ubukata Tow who is known for his novel "Tenchi Meisatsu", will be in charge of the script and composition, and �CORNELIUS will be in charge of its music. Moreover, the author of the original manga, Shirow Masamune will also participate in the new project.

No other details on the "ARISE" have been revealed at this moment, but a press conference will be held at the nicofarre in Roppongi on February 12th starting at 6:00 pm. At the press conference, more details including the format of the anime�and a teaser will be revealed. There will also be a talk show by its staff members and guests. Reportedly, the press conference will be live broadcast on the official site (here).

Source & Image: eiga.com + Cinematoday