Ghost in the Shell TV anime taps MILLENNIUM PARADE for ending theme

The upcoming Ghost in the Shell TV anime will feature ending music by MILLENNIUM PARADE with Saya Gray and Daniel Caesar when it premieres in Japan on July 7, 2026. The series will also get its North American debut at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles with a premiere screening and panel.

Why it matters: - The new ending theme adds another high-profile music collaboration to a major cyberpunk franchise as the anime moves toward its July 2026 launch. - Anime Expo 2026 will give North American fans an early look at the series before the Japanese broadcast premiere.

What happened: - MILLENNIUM PARADE will perform “Blue,” the ending music for the upcoming TV anime THE GHOST IN THE SHELL. - The anime is scheduled to premiere in Japan on July 7, 2026. - The song features Saya Gray and Daniel Caesar. - The production released its fourth promotional video, PV4, alongside the music announcement. - THE GHOST IN THE SHELL will make its North American debut at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles from July 2 to July 5, 2026. - The North American premiere screening of Episodes 1 and 2 is set for Saturday, July 4, followed by a panel and Q&A.

The details: - MILLENNIUM PARADE is led by Daiki Tsuneta, also known as the frontman of King Gnu. - The collective previously handled the opening and ending themes for GHOST IN THE SHELL: SAC_2045. - Saya Gray is a Canadian-Japanese multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter. - Gray released her debut album, SAYA, in 2025. - Daniel Caesar is a Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer. - Caesar’s album Son Of Spergy debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard R&B Albums chart and reached No. 4 on the Billboard 200. - PV4 centers on Motoko Kusanagi and aims at the emotional and psychological side of the new series. - The U.S. premiere event will feature Director Mokochan, Character Designer and Executive Animation Director Shuhei Handa, and members of the producing team. - The panel is titled THE GHOST IN THE SHELL × Science SARU: Special Panel ＆ Premiere and is scheduled for 2:45 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. in JW Diamond. - Anime Expo 2026 runs at the Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles. - A dedicated THE GHOST IN THE SHELL exhibition space will be set up at the Bandai Namco Filmworks booth in the Exhibit Hall. - The series’ official website is the company’s announcement page. - Official social channels include Instagram at the series’ Instagram, X at the series’ X account, YouTube at Ghost in the Shell Channel, and TikTok at the series’ TikTok.

Between the lines: - The music pairing with Gray and Caesar signals an international push for a franchise that has long leaned on global appeal. - The premiere screening at one of North America’s biggest anime events suggests the studio is using fan convention buzz to build momentum before broadcast. - PV4’s focus on Motoko Kusanagi points to a version of the story that emphasizes character psychology as much as action.

What’s next: - Fans can expect more updates as the July 7 Japanese broadcast approaches. - Anime Expo attendees will get the first North American screening and staff discussion on the new series. - The official website and social accounts will carry the latest release information and event details.

The bottom line: - Ghost in the Shell is returning with a globally assembled soundtrack, a new promotional push and an early international showcase at Anime Expo 2026.