Official Ghost in the Shell: The Ghost in the Shell Goods Launch on Amazon June 24
The print-on-demand model eliminates stockout risk and allows the merchandise to be available continuously, building anticipation for the July 7 premiere without supply constraints.
Reporting from 3 sources: Denfaminicogamer, Dengeki Hobby Web, Anime Anime.
Bandai Namco Filmworks announced on June 24 that official apparel and smartphone cases for the TV anime Ghost in the Shell: The Ghost in the Shell are now available through Amazon's print-on-demand service, Amazon Merch on Demand. The lineup includes T-shirts, pullover hoodies, and smartphone cases featuring designs of protagonist Motoko Kusanagi, Batou, the Fuchikoma, and other motifs. T-shirts are priced at 3,640 yen in black or white, available in men's XS-3XL and women's M and L sizes. Hoodies cost 5,930 yen in black, with the same size range. Smartphone cases for iPhone models are 2,950 yen. The anime, based on Masamune Shirow's manga, is produced by Science SARU and directed by Moko-chan, with series composition by Tow Ubukata and character design by Shuhei Handa. It will premiere on July 7 on Kantele and Fuji Television, and will stream on Prime Video in Japan. The goods are manufactured after ordering, so they are always in stock.
The lineup includes seven T-shirt designs, seven hoodie designs, and seven smartphone case designs, all exclusive to Amazon's print-on-demand service. Designs feature Motoko Kusanagi, Batou, the Fuchikoma, Puppet Master, a collage motif, a cyborg motif, and a combined Motoko-Fuchikoma design. T-shirts come in black or white; hoodies are black only. Smartphone cases are available for various iPhone models. The anime, directed by Moko-chan in her directorial debut, is produced by Science SARU, known for Dandadan and The Colors Within. Tow Ubukata handles series composition, and Shuhei Handa is character designer and chief animation director. The broadcast begins July 7 at 23:00 on Kantele and Fuji TV, with streaming on Prime Video starting the same day at 23:30. The goods are sold through Amazon Merch on Demand, meaning each item is printed after ordering, so there is no risk of sellouts. Prime members can use standard delivery benefits.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 3 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.