The 4K remastered versions of Ghost in the Shell (1995) and Innocence (2004) movies will screen together for the first time. This screening event will commemorate the 30th anniversary of the older movie, as well as the 20th anniversary of the more recent one.
The two-week event will be held on February 28–March 13, 2025, at Tokyo’s TOHO Cinemas Hibiya. This will be the first time the two movies screen together in theaters.
You can see their visuals below.
The Ghost in the Shell franchise, based on Masamune Shirow’s manga, is widely regarded as the series that revolutionized the cyberpunk genre. The 1995 movie, directed by Mamoru Oshii, became a global cult classic, influencing works like The Matrix.
There is a new TV anime by Science SARU in development, set to release in 2026.
Mamoru Oshii commented on the new release:
“This might be the first time in 20 years—or possibly the first time ever—that I’ve watched Innocence in its entirety on the big screen. The 4K remaster is incredibly beautiful, and I was impressed by how well it turned out.
Back then, we spent years completing the visuals with hand-drawn animation and CGI, but the technology at the time couldn’t fully capture the intricate details. Now, with high-resolution digital scanning, the quality has significantly improved. The power of 4K is undeniable.
Watching it brought back memories of those days. Honestly, I was in a dark place back then. After finishing Innocence, I was bedridden for two months. That energy—what you might call a kind of anguish—is embedded in the film. To create something beautiful, one has to overcome something. Revisiting this work, I felt its passionate intensity and its decadent charm.
I hope everyone will come to see it in theaters.”
Source: Comic Natalie
© Masamune Shirow, Production IG / Kodansha / Ghost in the Shell Committee
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