Key takeaways

• Ghost in the Shell will debut on Prime Video on July 7 in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
• The new anime series is an adaptation of the legendary manga, first published in 1989.
• It is produced by award-winning animation studio Science SARU, best known for Dandadan and Inu-oh.

Prime Video has released the trailer for their new anime adaptation of Ghost in the Shell, the iconic franchise that has inspired audiences around the world since 1989.

Featuring an innovative, one-of-a-kind science fiction world brought to life with spectacular imagery, the franchise has had an immeasurable cultural impact and influenced countless creators globally.

Beginning with Shirow Masamune’s legendary manga released in 1989, Ghost in the Shell has expanded into anime, starting with director Mamoru Oshii's landmark 1995 film, as well as a live-action Hollywood film and more.

Here’s everything you need to know about Prime Video’s upcoming series.

What is ‘Ghost in the Shell’ about?

Ghost in the Shell is a landmark work of cyberpunk science fiction set in a near-future where information networks envelop the world and advanced cyborg technology has enabled the creation of a cyberbrain. It follows the story of the full-body cyborg Motoko Kusanagi and the combat unit she leads in the fight against cybercrime.

While commanding her team, Kusanagi envisions the creation of a specialized task force to preemptively strike against emerging threats. Meanwhile, Daisuke Aramaki from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, who had been planning to establish a similar unit, recruits Kusanagi and her team.

Together, they begin operations as Public Security Section 9—an offensive tactical unit known as Shell Squad. As they confront complex cybercrimes and international conspiracies, the existence of a mysterious, unidentified hacker known as The Puppet Master emerges on the horizon of their investigation. What fate awaits Kusanagi? And what is the Puppet Master’s true objective? A new era of cyberpunk action begins.

Who made ‘Ghost in the Shell’?

This new anime adaptation is produced by the award-winning animation studio Science SARU who are best known for the Golden Globe nominated film Inu-oh, the TV anime series Dandadan, and critically acclaimed movie The Colors Within.

It is directed by Mokochan (Dandadan) with a script from EnJoe Toh (Godzilla Singular Point).

Ghost in the Shell will debut on July 7, 2026, on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide (excluding Japan and Vietnam). In Japan, starting from July 7 new episodes will be available for SVOD every Tuesday at 23:30 JST.

Prime Video is included with an Amazon Prime membership, which costs $14.99 monthly or $139 annually in the U.S. Discounted memberships are also available for young adults and qualifying government assistance recipients at 50% off. Check your local Amazon website for information on Prime membership pricing in your region.

What else is on Prime Video?

Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices.
Prime members can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports.

All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles via the Prime Video Store, and can enjoy even more content for free with ads.

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