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- Prime Video has secured global rights to the new Ghost in the Shell anime series produced by Science Saru, set for release in July 2026.
- The series will be directed by Mokochan, head of Science Saru, and follows Motoko Kusanagis story in a world where robots have near-human status.
- Japanese viewers will get early access to the series on Prime Video ahead of its global release.
- A promotional video for the series is available on YouTube for those anticipating the new adaptation of Masamune Shirows manga.
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Prime Video Secures Global Rights for New Ghost in the Shell Anime Series by Science Saru, Premiering July 2026
Prime Video has secured global rights to the new Ghost in the Shell anime series, produced by Japan’s Science Saru studio, known for its work on Dan Da Dan. Mokochan, head of Science Saru, will direct the series, scheduled for release in July 2026. Japanese viewers will have early access to the series on Prime Video ahead of its global release. This adaptation of Masamune Shirow’s manga, produced by Science Saru, explores a world increasingly dependent on mechanical enhancements, where robots have achieved near-human status. Motoko Kusanagi’s story follows her confrontation with cybercriminals and hackers who can manipulate individuals through their cybernetic implants, turning them into unwitting perpetrators. A promotional video is available on YouTube for those anticipating the series.
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| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 |
| Brief Summary | In the year 2045, cybernetic mercenary Motoko Kusanagi returns to Section 9 to face a dangerous new threat: the posthumans. |
| Released | April 23, 2020 |
| Genre | Animation, Drama, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| Production Companies | Production I.G, Sola Digital Arts, Bandai Namco Arts, dentsu, FlyingDog, Kodansha |
| Countries of Origin | JP |
| Actors | Atsuko Tanaka, Akio Otsuka, Koichi Yamadera, Yutaka Nakano, Toru Okawa, Takashi Onozuka, Taro Yamaguchi, Sakiko Tamagawa, Osamu Saka, Megumi Han, Kenjiro Tsuda, Megumi Hayashibara |
| Ratings | 6.4/10 (142 reviews) |
| Number of episodes | 24 |
| Number of seasons | 2 |
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