Everything Coming to Amazon Prime Video This Week Including New Anime Releases

Amazon Prime Video is enhancing its streaming library this week with a unique assortment of highly anticipated anime adaptations and sci-fi feature films. Viewers can look forward to a varied lineup that includes futuristic cyberpunk realms, prehistoric survival action, and classic fantasy adventures. These upcoming releases provide a range of options for subscribers eager to refresh their watchlists. Here’s a rundown of the titles set to debut on the platform.

‘The Ghost in the Shell’ (2026)

This eagerly awaited anime series is set to premiere on the platform on Tuesday, July 7. Based on the iconic manga by Masamune Shirow, the new television adaptation is produced by the renowned animation studio Science SARU. The story continues to delve into cybernetic technology, artificial intelligence, and existential philosophy through the workings of Public Security Section 9. Fans of the franchise can anticipate a modern visual interpretation of Major Motoko Kusanagi and her counter-cyberterrorism unit. This upcoming installment aims to introduce the classic cyberpunk narrative to a new generation of viewers.

’65’ (2023)

The science-fiction thriller featuring Adam Driver is scheduled to arrive on the streaming service on Wednesday, July 8. Directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, the film follows pilot Mills, who crashes on an uncharted planet that turns out to be Earth 65 million years in the past. Alongside the only other survivor, a young girl named Koa, Mills must navigate a perilous prehistoric landscape filled with dangerous dinosaurs to reach their escape vessel. This survival action film combines futuristic weaponry with ancient predators to create a suspenseful experience. It promises a fast-paced cinematic escape for viewers seeking high-stakes adventure.

‘From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman’ (2025)

This fantasy anime series is set to debut on the platform on Thursday, July 9. Adapted from the popular light novel series, the story follows Berrand Grizzard, a humble, middle-aged sword instructor from a rural village who unexpectedly gets recruited to join an elite order of knights. Despite his modest self-image, Berrand possesses extraordinary martial arts skills that astonish his former pupils and peers alike. The series blends comedic elements with impressive action sequences as the protagonist adjusts to life in the capital. It offers a fresh perspective on the fantasy genre by focusing on an older, understated main character.

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