Japanese Traditional Craft x The Ghost in the Shell

“TechnoByobu: TB-02” — An Art Piece That Transcends Time and Space
Coming in 2026 from U/M/A/A

U/M/A/A Inc. has announced that it will release a second installment of “TechnoByobu,” an art piece that combines the spirit of techno with the traditional Japanese craft of folding screens, in 2026. This new series, titled “TB-02: The Ghost in the Shell,” is based on Shirow Masamune’s legendary cyberpunk series The Ghost in the Shell.

“TechnoByobu” is an art piece of a new era that reimagines the works of internationally and domestically acclaimed artists as folding screens made from wafer-thin golden brass leaves, a craft that has been handed down in Japan for over 500 years. The artworks, vividly depicted in vibrant colors on folding screens made entirely of golden brass leaf, have attracted attention as a fusion of traditional and modern art. The first piece, “TB-01: Electronic Fan Girl,” which was inspired by the album artwork of YMO (Yellow Magic Orchestra), generated significant buzz.

“TB-02: The Ghost in the Shell,” based on the world-famous science fiction work The Ghost in the Shell (Shirow Masamune/Kodansha), utilizes the physical medium of a folding screen with cybernetic visuals, creating a next-generation visual that merges past and future.

Scheduled for release in 2026 as part of a series themed around traditional Japanese elegance, the first work in the series boldly features Motoko Kusanagi and the Fuchikoma from Shirow Masamune’s original 1991 manga, on a golden brass leaf background.

Prior to the release, U/M/A/A will unveil the first prototype of the series at Design Shanghai 2025 (https://www.designshanghai.com/) to be held in Shanghai, China, from June 4, 2025.

TechnoByobu Second Installment

Number: TB-02

Title: The Ghost in the Shell

Artist: Shirow Masamune

Product Overview

TechnoByobu Official Website: https://technobyobu.jp/

Release Date: Scheduled for 2026

This piece will be offered as a limited edition, accompanied by a unique serial number. If you are considering a purchase, please register through the Customer Service form on the official website. Priority information will be sent to registered customers. Customer Service form: https://technobyobu.jp/cs

Size:

Height: 59.05 inches (1,500 mm)

Width: 55.12 inches (1,400 mm)

Weight: 8.8 pounds (4 kg)

Material: Golden Brass Leaf

Printing Method: Archival Pigment Print

Technique: Kasane Graphica Multi-Layered Pigment Transfer Technique

Price: TBD

Series Concept: A lineup of distinct pieces infused with the elegance and spirit of Japan.

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