At the inaugural Prime Video Presents: International Originals event in Mumbai, the Amazon-owned platform provided a first glimpse at select titles from Japan, Korea, and India. Hosted by Gaurav Gandhi, Prime Video’s Vice President, APAC & ANZ, this groundbreaking global showcase for international content spotlighted a selection of the engaging Asian offerings set to arrive on the service in 2026, with the complete lineup expected to be revealed in the upcoming months.
Anime enthusiasts will be thrilled with the introduction of three highlight titles from the streamer’s extensive 2026 Anime lineup. As anime continues to see significant global expansion, Prime Video asserts its commitment to become the premier destination for high-quality anime with a thoughtfully selected slate aimed at both dedicated fans and fresh audiences.
The announcement began with the news that Prime Video has secured exclusive worldwide rights for the definitive reboot of Fist of the North Star: Hokuto no Ken. Produced by TMS Entertainment, this reboot reimagines the highly acclaimed manga series as an animated experience that merges cutting-edge computer-generated imagery (CG) with traditional hand-drawn animation, in celebration of its 40th anniversary.
The preview also featured Science SARU’s The Ghost in the Shell, an impactful cyberpunk series delving into the relationship between humanity and technology in a hyper-connected metropolis in 2029. This title will stream exclusively on Prime Video worldwide (with the exception of Russia and China; in Japan Prime Video has an early exclusive window). Additionally, From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2 is set to follow the success of Season 1, which ranked among Prime Video’s Top 10 titles in over 45 countries. These three titles provide just a preview of the complete 2026 Anime lineup that the streamer hints will be disclosed in the near future.
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Fist of the North Star: Hokuto no Ken
In the year 199X, the world was engulfed in nuclear fire!! The seas dried up, the earth split open, and it seemed as if all life had been wiped out … Yet … humanity somehow survived!!
Across the scorched and broken land, survivors cling to hope, desperately searching for food and water. However, their hopes are trampled underfoot by violence. Might makes right in this world, and the weak are crushed without mercy.
From the depths of that despair, a lone man with seven scars on his chest emerges. His name is Kenshiro, heir to the legendary assassination art Hokuto Shinken. As he roams the wasteland in pursuit of his sworn enemy Shin, who stole his fiancée Yuria, Kenshiro answers the cries of the oppressed, becoming a beacon of hope in a world of despair.
Standing in his path are brutal survivors of the apocalypse, their ambitions twisted by power and greed. In a world where the weak are prey and prayers go unheard, Kenshiro forges a path with his iron fists!
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The Ghost in the Shell
The Ghost in the Shell is a pivotal work of cyberpunk science fiction set in a near-future where information networks envelop the globe and advanced cyborg augmentation technology has made the cyberbrain a reality. It follows the journey of full-body cyborg Motoko Kusanagi and her combat team as they combat cybercrime.
Starting with Shirow Masamune’s 1989 manga, The Ghost in the Shell, the franchise has expanded across various media formats, including anime, live-action Hollywood films, and video games.
Published in 24 regions worldwide, the manga has exceeded 4.2 million copies sold globally. With its innovative, unique sci-fi universe paired with stunning visual representation, the series has left an indelible cultural impact, influencing countless creators across the globe.
Now, in July 2026, the saga continues with the new The Ghost in the Shell anime. This latest endeavor is brought to life by esteemed Science SARU, the animation studio behind the Golden Globe-nominated Inu-oh, the Golden Goblet Award for Best Animation winner The Colors Within, the anime series Dan Da Dan, among others.
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From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II
Beryl Gardenant, a modest swordsmanship instructor running a rural dojo, faces a life-altering moment when he is appointed as a special instructor to the Royal Order of Knights. Through years of dedicated training, he has triumphed over numerous challenges and formidable adversaries, earning the title of Master Swordsman.
Behind the accolades lies his internal conflicts as a swordsman, the lasting relationships with his former students, and his continuous, humble complaints. Now, an entirely new ultimate challenge awaits him. This coming-of-age narrative of a middle-aged man strikes a chord with audiences of all ages worldwide as his journey resumes.
