Is Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex on Netflix?
Yes, partly — the series Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is on Netflix in Japan. It is not on Netflix in United States or United Kingdom.
Which countries have Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex on Netflix?
checked 2026-08-15Every catalog we track. Where Netflix doesn't have it, we list what does.
| Country | Netflix | Last change | Where else it streams |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | No | — | YouTube TV, Criterion Channel |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | No | — | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels |
| 🇨🇦Canada | No | — | Criterion Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels |
| 🇦🇺Australia | No | — | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels |
| 🇮🇪Ireland | No | — | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | No | — | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels |
| 🇩🇪Germany | No | — | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels |
| 🇫🇷France | No | — | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels |
| 🇪🇸Spain | No | — | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels |
| 🇮🇹Italy | No | — | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels |
| 🇳🇱Netherlands | No | — | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels |
| 🇧🇪Belgium | No | — | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels |
| 🇨🇭Switzerland | No | — | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels |
| 🇦🇹Austria | No | — | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels |
| 🇵🇹Portugal | No | — | — |
| 🇬🇷Greece | No | — | — |
| 🇸🇪Sweden | No | — | — |
| 🇳🇴Norway | No | — | — |
| 🇩🇰Denmark | No | — | — |
| 🇫🇮Finland | No | — | — |
| 🇮🇸Iceland | No | — | — |
| 🇵🇱Poland | No | — | — |
| 🇨🇿Czechia | No | — | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels |
| 🇸🇰Slovakia | No | — | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels |
| 🇭🇺Hungary | No | — | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels |
| 🇷🇴Romania | No | — | — |
| 🇧🇬Bulgaria | No | — | — |
| 🇭🇷Croatia | No | — | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | No | — | — |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | No | — | — |
| 🇦🇷Argentina | No | — | — |
| 🇨🇴Colombia | No | — | — |
| 🇨🇱Chile | No | — | — |
| 🇵🇪Peru | No | — | — |
| 🇨🇷Costa Rica | No | — | — |
| 🇮🇳India | No | — | Anime Times Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Yes | — | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | No | — | — |
| 🇸🇬Singapore | No | — | — |
| 🇭🇰Hong Kong | No | — | — |
| 🇹🇼Taiwan | No | — | — |
| 🇵🇭Philippines | No | — | — |
| 🇹🇭Thailand | No | — | — |
| 🇲🇾Malaysia | No | — | — |
| 🇮🇩Indonesia | No | — | — |
| 🇻🇳Vietnam | No | — | — |
| 🇵🇰Pakistan | No | — | — |
| 🇹🇷Turkey | No | — | — |
| 🇮🇱Israel | No | — | — |
| 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates | No | — | — |
| 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | No | — | — |
| 🇪🇬Egypt | No | — | — |
| 🇲🇦Morocco | No | — | — |
| 🇿🇦South Africa | No | — | — |
| 🇳🇬Nigeria | No | — | — |
| 🇰🇪Kenya | No | — | — |
Source: JustWatch via TMDB · checked 2026-08-15 · all streaming options ↗
About Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is available on Netflix only in Japan. This 2002 animated action-adventure series spans two seasons, and it does not appear on Netflix for viewers in the United States, United Kingdom, or Canada. For those regions, alternatives exist. In the United States, the series can be streamed via YouTube TV and the Criterion Channel. In the United Kingdom, it is offered through Lionsgate+ on Amazon Channels. In Canada, both the Criterion Channel and Lionsgate+ on Amazon Channels provide access. No other streaming availability is stated for these three countries. The show is tracked in 56 regions overall, but Japan is the sole Netflix territory. Viewers outside Japan should consult those specific services for access.
Availability re-verified 2026-08-15 against licensed streaming data.
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Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex on Netflix — common questions
Can I watch Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex on Netflix?
Yes — if you are in Japan, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is available with a standard Netflix subscription.
Is Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex still on Netflix?
Yes — as of 2026-08-15, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is still streaming on Netflix in 1 country.
What country has Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex on Netflix?
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is on Netflix in: Japan.
Where else can I stream Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex?
Outside Netflix, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex streams on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel (availability varies by country).
Can I use a VPN to watch Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex on Netflix?
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is in the Netflix catalog of Japan, so some viewers use a VPN to access those catalogs. Be aware Netflix's terms prohibit location spoofing and it actively blocks many VPNs — where possible, the licensed local options listed above are the reliable route.