THE GHOST IN THE SHELL (2026)
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The verdict
THE GHOST IN THE SHELL lands among the stronger Japanese seriess on offer right now. It carries a 8.2/10 on TMDB across 23 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Episodes run about 25 minutes. In the UAE you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video.
Story
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!
Good to know
| Runtime | ~25 min per episode |
| Genre | Animation / Action & Adventure |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
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)
Where to watch in the UAE
Amazon Prime Video
Availability as of 2026-07-19 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is THE GHOST IN THE SHELL worth watching?
Must watch. It rates 8.2/10. See FilmyChill's full take above.
Where can I watch THE GHOST IN THE SHELL?
You can stream THE GHOST IN THE SHELL in the UAE on Amazon Prime Video.
What language is THE GHOST IN THE SHELL in?
THE GHOST IN THE SHELL is a Japanese series (Animation / Action & Adventure).