THE GHOST IN THE SHELL (2026): cast, story & where to watch
2026 · Series · ★ 8.3
Released in 2026, THE GHOST IN THE SHELL is an animation, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. 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!
Who’s in it. THE GHOST IN THE SHELL stars Maaya Sakamoto as Motoko Kusanagi (voice), Hiroki Yasumoto as Batou (voice), Yuichi Nakamura as Togusa (voice) and Kazuhiro Yamaji as Daisuke Aramaki (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, THE GHOST IN THE SHELL sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch THE GHOST IN THE SHELL page.
If you liked it. Fans of THE GHOST IN THE SHELL tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch THE GHOST IN THE SHELL (2026)?
- In US, THE GHOST IN THE SHELL is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is THE GHOST IN THE SHELL worth watching?
- THE GHOST IN THE SHELL holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in THE GHOST IN THE SHELL?
- THE GHOST IN THE SHELL stars Maaya Sakamoto, Hiroki Yasumoto, Yuichi Nakamura, Kazuhiro Yamaji and Kousuke Goto.
- When was THE GHOST IN THE SHELL released?
- THE GHOST IN THE SHELL was released in 2026.