King Gnu's 'GO GHOST' Hits #1 in Japan and MV Debuts for Ghost in the Shell Anime

Japanese band King Gnu released the song “GO GHOST” on July 29, 2026 as the opening theme for the TV anime *Ghost in the Shell*. The track quickly amassed over one million domestic streams on its first day and earned 45 chart crowns across daily and weekly rankings within five days. On August 4, 2026 the official music video, which re‑edits footage from the anime, was premiered.

In the Billboard Japan “Hot Shot Songs” chart for the week of July 27‑August 2, “GO GHOST” reached the top position, while debuting at #9 on the overall “JAPAN Hot 100”. The song’s strong download and streaming performance helped it secure the highest spot among new releases, underscoring its rapid popularity alongside other charting tracks.

The release highlights King Gnu’s first foray into anime‑related music videos and reinforces the synergy between contemporary Japanese music and the *Ghost in the Shell* franchise.