Brain Dead Celebrates 30 Years of ‘Ghost in the Shell’ With a Cybernetic Capsule
The Los Angeles-based creative collective honors Shirow Masamune’s legacy through a multi-city cinematic experience and limited apparel.
Summary
- Brain Dead is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Ghost in the Shell with a collaborative capsule, coinciding with a major franchise exhibition at Tokyo Node and special screenings of the 1995 film across the US
- The collection features visuals inspired by Shirow Masamune’s original manga, highlighted by a technical bomber jacket, a woven tapestry blanket, and a limited-edition all-over print shirt bundled with a sticker pack
- The global release is set for Tuesday, February 3 on the Brain Dead website, with newsletter subscribers gaining 24-hour early access to the drop
Brain Dead is marking the 30th anniversary of the legendary Ghost in the Shell franchise with a collaborative capsule collection. This release coincides with Tokyo’s first large-scale exhibition for the series, hosted at Tokyo Node. To bridge the gap between fashion and film, the collection will launch alongside special screenings of the 1995 anime classic in Portland, Los Angeles, New York City, and Seattle.
The curated assortment draws visual inspiration from Shirow Masamune’s original manga. Key pieces include a sophisticated bomber jacket, a woven tapestry blanket, and a selection of both new and restocked graphic tees. A standout short sleeve button-up and a limited-edition all-over print shirt, which comes bundled with a dedicated sticker pack, round out the technical aesthetic.
Fans can secure the collection at the physical screenings and the Tokyo Node exhibition. For the global community, the capsule arrives at the official Brain Dead website on Tuesday, February 3, while newsletter subscribers will receive 24-hour early access to the drop. Check out the schedule of the special screenings below.
Ghost in the Shell Screenings
Portland — Pam Cut’s Tomorrow Theater — 01/31
Los Angeles — Brain Dead Studios — 02/01 (free double feature with Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence)
New York City — Roxy Cinema — 02/01
Seattle — SIFF Cinema Uptown — 02/10 (co-partnered with Glasswing)
