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Prime Video Accelerates Global Anime Push With ‘Ghost in the Shell’ July Return and ‘Fist of the North Star’ Reboot Rights

The company pitches Asian franchises with exclusive windows to harness rising global demand.

Overview

  • Prime Video will stream a new Ghost in the Shell anime produced by Science SARU in July 2026, with worldwide availability excluding Russia and China and an early exclusive window in Japan.
  • The platform holds worldwide rights to TMS Entertainment’s Fist of the North Star: Hokuto No Ken reboot marking the franchise’s 40th anniversary.
  • From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2 was previewed after Season 1 reached Prime Video’s Top 10 in over 45 territories.
  • The 2026 Korean slate includes Human x Gumiho starring Jun Ji-hyun and Ji Chang-wook, Absolute Value of Romance, and Siren’s Kiss starring Park Min-young and Wi Hajun.
  • Prime Video also teased the Indian original film Don’t Be Shy from producer Alia Bhatt, reported that 25% of viewing on Prime Video India now comes from outside India, and scheduled a broader India slate reveal for March.