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Streaming Launch Revealed as Part of Prime Video’s 2026 Animation Lineup at the “Prime Video Presents: International Originals event” in London
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The landmark “Prime Video Presents: International Originals” event was held in London, where Prime Video announced the upcoming July 2026 streaming debut of the new anime series, THE GHOST IN THE SHELL.
The announcement was a centerpiece of Prime Video’s first-ever global showcase dedicated exclusively to high-end content produced outside the United States. This “International Originals event” marks a significant milestone in Prime Video’s strategy to bring world-class, culturally resonant stories from international markets to a global stage, spotlighting the most anticipated titles in their 2026 lineup.
The upcoming anime series THE GHOST IN THE SHELL will be directed by Mokochan, making his directorial debut after serving as assistant director on titles like DAN DA DAN. Script is being handled by acclaimed science fiction author EnJoe Toh, known for works like Self-Reference ENGINE and for his work on Godzilla Singular Point. Character design and executive animation direction are handled by Shuhei Handa, known for SCOTT PILGRIM TAKES OFF (Netflix) and Spriggan. The music direction for this project will be led by Taisei Iwasaki, winner of the Japan Academy Film Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Music for BELLE. The soundtrack will be a collaborative creation featuring Iwasaki alongside Ryo Konishi, who served as Music Director for the Opening Ceremony of the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, and YUKI KANESAKA, a U.S.-based composer recently known for his work on the TV anime Dr. STONE. Animation production is by Science SARU, known for internationally acclaimed works such as the Golden Globe-nominated film Inu-Oh, the Shanghai International Film Festival Best Animation Award-winning The Colors Within, and the TV anime DAN DA DAN.
◆Project Details
Title: THE GHOST IN THE SHELL
Format: TV Animation
Based on the manga “The Ghost in the Shell” by Shirow Masamune, originally serialized in YOUNG MAGAZINE published by KODANSHA Ltd.
Director: Mokochan
Script: EnJoe Toh
Character Design and Executive Animation Director: Shuhei Handa
Music Director & Music: Taisei Iwasaki
Music: Ryo Konishi YUKI KANESAKA
Music Production: FlyingDog
Animation Production: Science SARU
Release Date: Scheduled for July 2026
◆Official Site & Social Media
Official Teaser Site:
https://www.theghostintheshell-anime.jp/
X (Japan): @thegits_anime
https://x.com/thegits_anime
X (Global): @thegits_animeEN
https://x.com/thegits_animeEN
Instagram: @thegits_anime
https://www.instagram.com/thegits_anime/
◆Exhibition Information
“Ghost and the Shell: The Ghost in the Shell Exhibition“
The first-ever large-scale exhibition spanning all anime series.
Venue: TOKYO NODE GALLERY A/B/C (Toranomon Hills Station Tower 45F)
Dates: January 30, 2026 – April 5, 2026
Hours: 10:00 – 20:00 (Last entry 19:30)
Tickets: https://www.tokyonode.jp/sp/exhibition-ghostintheshell/ticket/
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