Ghost in the Shell 2.0 is a remake of the original anime film from 1995, featuring re-produced animations with modern technologies - including new 3D CG for some scenes - and a reunion of most original voice actors for a new 6.1 surround sound recording. The film premiered in Japan on July 12, 2008 to mark the release of The Sky Crawlers, Mamoru Oshii's latest anime film at the time.