Watch: 'Ghost in the Shell' series trailer introduces 'new era' of cyberpunk

May 11 (UPI) --The Ghost in the Shell introduces "a new era of cyberpunk action" in a trailer for the upcoming series.

Based on the manga by Japanese artist Masamune Shirow, the new anime series is set in 2029, in a Japan where "networks and micromachine technology have advanced dramatically."

"Motoko Kusanagi, a full-body cyborg, leads Public Security Section 9 -- an offensive unit known as the 'Shell Squad,' formed to stop threats before they escalate," an official synopsis reads. "While investigating high-level cybercrimes, the team encounters a phantom: an unidentified hacker known as the 'Puppet Master.'"

The Ghost in the Shellwill premiere July 7 on Prime Video. The series is directed by Mokochan, produced by Science Saru, and features music by Taisei Iwasaki, Ryo Konishi and Yuki Kanesaka.

Shirow's manga has previously been adapted multiple times, including as a 1995 animated film and a 2017 live-action adaptation starring Scarlett Johansson.

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This story was originally published May 11, 2026 at 8:50 AM.