Animoca Brands to Launch Ghost in the Shell Movie NFTs on Ethereum

Animoca Brands to Launch Ghost in the Shell Movie NFTs on Ethereum

Animoca Brands is set to make waves in the NFT space with the upcoming release of a collection based on the iconic sci-fi film Ghost in the Shell. According to reports from Japanese media outlet CoinPost, the NFT collection will be launched on the Ethereum blockchain and will feature characters from the beloved movie, which has a rich history rooted in Japanese manga and anime.

The collection will comprise a total of 500 unique NFTs, with each token priced at 0.018 ETH. These tokens will be developed using the widely recognized ERC-721 NFT standard, ensuring compatibility with a variety of platforms and wallets. To enhance the user experience, Animoca Brands will offer customization options for owners of its Mocaverse offerings, as well as holders of CoolCats and San FranTokyo NFTs. This strategic move comes on the heels of a partnership announcement in November 2023 between Animoca and the CoolCats and San FranTokyo projects.

The release of the Ghost in the Shell NFTs represents a significant push towards integrating popular anime titles into the Web3 landscape. The company’s previous endeavors, such as the launch of SORAH in June, have shown a commitment to combining traditional media with digital assets. SORAH featured the San FranTokyo profile picture collection and other NFT tie-ins related to the popular gaming platform The Sandbox and the manga series Captain Tsubasa.

Experts predict that the Ghost in the Shell NFT collection will draw considerable attention, serving as a fresh initiative to promote the popularity of notable Japanese anime titles within the blockchain space. The collection will support transactions on both the Ethereum and Polygon networks, facilitating easy access for users through crypto wallets like MetaMask and WalletConnect.

Ghost in the Shell originally debuted as a manga series in 1989 and quickly became a landmark film in the sci-fi genre, spawning a variety of adaptations, including video games and multiple anime series. In 2017, the franchise was adapted into a major Hollywood film featuring Scarlett Johansson as Major Mira Killian, also known as Motoko Kusanagi. This upcoming NFT launch further solidifies Ghost in the Shell's enduring legacy in both the anime and digital asset worlds.

In related news, DMM, a prominent Japanese entertainment and gaming firm, recently announced its plans for global expansion following a significant investment boost, highlighting the growing interest in merging entertainment with blockchain technology.