‘Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045’ Anime Gets Season 2 Release Date Window
Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 debuted on Netflix in 2020, but the anime received heavy criticisms from the jump. However, that didn’t stop the streamer from greenlighting a second outing. And Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Season 2 officially has a release date window and teaser trailer. So, when can fans expect the new episodes on Netflix?
‘Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045’ anime gets season 2 release window
Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 returned fans to the world first laid out in Masamune Shirow’s manga series and its 1995 film adaptation, which was later explored in several other anime movies, series, and OVAs. Netflix’s exploration of this world throws fans far into the future, after the events of Stand Alone Complex.
Unfortunately, the newest addition to the science-fiction franchise left fans and critics wishing for more — at least if Rotten Tomatoes scores are anything to judge by. When Netflix’s continuation of the story came out, viewers had strong feelings about its CGI-heavy animation style, along with the execution of its political themes.
Despite Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 receiving a less-than-ideal response from viewers, the anime is getting a season 2. And it’s coming to Netflix relatively soon. On Feb. 24, the streamer revealed that the next batch of episodes will arrive in May 2022. It didn’t mention a specific date, but we’ll be waiting for updates on that front.
It’s unclear if the next chapter of this series will prove more successful than the first. But the teaser trailer does promise plenty of action on the horizon.
Netflix’s teaser trailer promises more action from the anime
In addition to revealing that its Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 anime returns for season 2 in May, Netflix dropped the first look at the coming episodes. While they stick to the animation style that sparked so much controversy, they also tease an outing full of action and suspense.
Set to the tune of “Secret Ceremony” by Millennium Parade, the trailer showcases several epic-looking fights. It also leans into the stakes and political messaging, so those hooked by the first season’s storylines will no doubt be waiting with bated breath to see how this one plays out.
What else we know about ‘Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045’ Season 2
So, now that fans have gotten their first taste of Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045, what else can they expect from the anime’s sophomore season?
According to Anime News Network, the upcoming outing should consist of another 12 episodes. The outlet cites an interview from San Diego Comic-Con in 2018, during which Maki Terashima-Furuta — president of Production I.G. USA — revealed two seasons with the same number of installments were planned. It’s not clear if the studio has any intentions of taking this story beyond that.
The trailer for Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 also confirms that directors Kenji Kamiyama and Shinji Aramaki are returning, as is character designer Ilya Kuvshinov. Nobuko Toda and Kazuma Jinnouchi will provide the score, and the majority of the main cast will return as well.
Only time will tell if Motoko Kusanagi’s next adventure will appeal to fans more than the previous one. Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Season 2 debuts in May 2022.
