Ghost in the Shell Anime: New Prime Video Trailer and Release Details
Ghost in the Shell Anime Gets Same-Day Global Prime Release
Prime Video will stream the new Science SARU anime immediately after broadcast, with Japan following a separate streaming strategy.
Highlights
- Prime Video will stream the new Ghost in the Shell anime in more than 240 countries and territories shortly after Japan broadcasts.
- A newly released trailer showcases Science SARU’s adaptation of Shirow’s cyberpunk classic, highlighting Motoko Kusanagi and high-intensity action sequences.
- The new Ghost in the Shell series will be available in multiple dubbed languages as part of Prime Video’s exclusive international rollout.
On June 16, Bandai Namco Filmworks and Prime Video unveiled a new trailer and streaming details for the highly anticipated Ghost in the Shell TV anime. The announcement confirmed that the anime will reach Prime Video at 11:30 pm JST every Tuesday from July 7, just 30 minutes after each episode’s television broadcast in Japan.
The new series, produced by Golden Globe-nominated studio Science SARU, will debut on Prime Video across more than 240 countries and territories, excluding Vietnam, Russia, and China. The new Ghost in the Shell anime will be available in eight dub languages, including English, Français, German, along with standard Japanese, at the launch.
This Science SARU project marks the first new television adaptation of Ghost in the Shell since Netflix’s SAC_2045 concluded in 2022. Masamune Shirow’s Ghost in the Shell manga, which was first published in May 1989, remains one of the best cyberpunk narratives in anime.
What Does the New Prime Video Ghost in the Shell Trailer Show?
Prime Video’s Ghost in the Shell trailer offered the most extensive look yet at the anime’s visual style, action, and interpretation of Shirow’s manga. The trailer opens with Motoko Kusanagi, a full-body cyborg, leading the Public Security Section 9 combat unit through a near-future world.
Ghost in the Shell’s worldbuilding is known for its densely networked society shaped by cybernetic enhancement and digital surveillance. The Prime Video trailer features glimpses of futuristic urban spaces intercut with fast-paced action scenes, hacking sequences, character visuals, and cyborg mechanics.
Science SARU’s visual approach reflects a style that draws heavily from the manga, while adding a contemporary presentation. Character designs by Shuhei Handa feature cleaner line work and more expressive faces, but retain the retro-inspired looks associated with earlier versions of Ghost in the Shell.
Where to Stream Ghost in the Shell Anime?
On July 7, the Ghost in the Shell anime will premiere on Fuji TV and Kansai TV’s Tuesday-night programming block Ka-Anival!! at 11:00 pm JST. Prime Video will not stream, but offer the episodes in Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) format in Japan, at the time of the platform’s global rollout (11:30 pm JST/ 10:30 am EDT).
Outside Japan, Prime Video holds the exclusive streaming rights for Science SARU’s Ghost in the Shell 2026 anime. So, to watch the series, fans will need an Amazon Prime membership.
The subscription costs $14.99 USD/ month or $139 annually, with discounted tiers available for qualifying users in the US. Prime Video’s ad-free tier is available with an additional monthly fee of around $5.
Science SARU and Bandai Namco’s marketing push is expected to continue at Anime Expo 2026, where the franchise will host a dedicated panel and premiere event. The July 4 premiere event will also feature a panel with production staff from anime and manga’s editorial unit, including Moko-chan (Director), Handa (Character Design/Chief Animation Director), and Takeshi Katsurada (Young Magazine Editorial Department).
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Kamalikaa Biswas is a content writer at Outlook Respawn specializing in pop culture. She holds a Master's in English Literature from University of Delhi and leverages her media industry experience to deliver insightful content on the latest youth culture trends.
