THE GHOST IN THE SHELL
“The aggressive unit "Shell Squad", led by the full-body cyborg Motoko Kusanagi.”
2029, a near-future Japan. The full cyborg Motoko Kusanagi envisions a task force that preemptively strikes emerging threats. She and her team are scouted by Daisuke Aramaki as Public Security Section 9, AKA the "Shell Squad." An international conspiracy hints at a hacker known as The "Puppet Master." What fate awaits Kusanagi? What is the hacker's endgame? A new era of cyberpunk action begins!
Where to watch THE GHOST IN THE SHELL in United States
Amazon Prime Video
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Where is THE GHOST IN THE SHELL streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Hulu | — |
About THE GHOST IN THE SHELL
THE GHOST IN THE SHELL is a 2026 Japanese-language animation, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy series. The cast is led by Maaya Sakamoto, Hiroki Yasumoto, Yuichi Nakamura. It spans 1 season and 10 episodes and is still running. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
THE GHOST IN THE SHELL was produced by Bandai Namco Filmworks, Kodansha, and Science SARU and made in Japan. It was first aired on July 7, 2026, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- First aired
- July 7, 2026
- Last aired
- July 7, 2026
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Returning Series
- Seasons
- 1 (10 episodes)
- Network
- Fuji TV, Tokai Television Broadcasting
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Bandai Namco Filmworks, Kodansha, Science SARU
THE GHOST IN THE SHELL cast & crew
The cast features Maaya Sakamoto as Motoko Kusanagi (voice), Hiroki Yasumoto as Batou (voice), Yuichi Nakamura as Togusa (voice), Kazuhiro Yamaji as Daisuke Aramaki (voice), Kousuke Goto as Ishikawa (voice), and Toru Nara as Saito (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Taisei Iwasaki and it was produced by Kengo Abe and Daichi Sasa.
Is THE GHOST IN THE SHELL worth watching?
With 1 season and 10 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy animation, action & adventure, and sci-fi & fantasy, THE GHOST IN THE SHELL is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch THE GHOST IN THE SHELL
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Cast of THE GHOST IN THE SHELL
Maaya Sakamoto
Motoko Kusanagi (voice)
Hiroki Yasumoto
Batou (voice)
Yuichi Nakamura
Togusa (voice)
Kazuhiro Yamaji
Daisuke Aramaki (voice)
Kousuke Goto
Ishikawa (voice)
Toru Nara
Saito (voice)
Marie Oi
Operator (voice)
Tomoko Kaneda
Fuchikoma (voice)
THE GHOST IN THE SHELL — FAQs
▸Where can I watch THE GHOST IN THE SHELL in United States?
THE GHOST IN THE SHELL is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.
▸Is THE GHOST IN THE SHELL on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — THE GHOST IN THE SHELL is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is THE GHOST IN THE SHELL in?
THE GHOST IN THE SHELL is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of THE GHOST IN THE SHELL are there?
THE GHOST IN THE SHELL has 1 season with 10 episodes in total, and it is still running.
▸What is THE GHOST IN THE SHELL rated?
THE GHOST IN THE SHELL is rated TV-MA. It holds a 9.1/10 audience score from 14 ratings.
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