THE GHOST IN THE SHELL (2026)
THE GHOST IN THE SHELL is streaming in the US on Amazon Prime Video.
The verdict
THE GHOST IN THE SHELL has pulled the kind of numbers most Japanese series never see. It's sitting at 8.1/10 on TMDB across 57 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Episode length hovers around 25 minutes. In the US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video.
FilmyChill data: reached streaming in the US 67 days after its theatrical release, on Amazon Prime Video.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Japanese animation, leaning action & adventure, not one for younger kids. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
Don't watch this if…
- you want a safe bet — that rating is resting on 57 votes so far
- you're watching with family — it's certified TV-MA
- Why
- It rates 8.1/10 on 57 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you won't get past the format
- Best for
- An episode-a-night rhythm
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?
Good to know
| Runtime | ~25 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | TV-MA · Check rating |
| Genre | Animation / Action & Adventure |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-12 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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