


- #GHOST IN THE SHELL 1995 CHARACTERS MOVIE#
- #GHOST IN THE SHELL 1995 CHARACTERS SERIES#
- #GHOST IN THE SHELL 1995 CHARACTERS TV#
In the movie adaptations of Shirow's manga, Batou is a direct representation of Mamoru Oshii's opinions, views, and feelings that are presented throughout the story.Īlthough not officially stated, he seems to jointly hold the position of 3rd in command with Ishikawa. Recruited from the Rangers, Batou is the second best melee fighter in Section 9 and is the second-in-command under Major Motoko Kusanagi.
#GHOST IN THE SHELL 1995 CHARACTERS TV#
Main article: Batou Voiced by: Akio Otsuka (Japanese films, Stand Alone Complex), Kenichiro Matsuda (Japanese ARISE) Richard Epcar (English films, Stand Alone Complex TV Series, Bandai Visual dub 1997 game, 2004 game, 2005 game, First Assault Online), David Kaye (English Stand Alone Complex OVAs, Ocean dub), Russell Wait (English Stand Alone Complex, Animax Asia dub), Christopher Sabat (English ARISE, Funimation dub) Portrayed by: Pilou Asbæk ( 2017 film)īatou ( バトー, Batō) is the lead investigator and main male character in the Ghost in the Shell series. Lead Investigators Major Motoko Kusanagi

Aramaki's physical appearance looks almost exactly like that of the character "Dusty the coffin maker" in the 1968 Spaghetti Western: If You Meet Sartana Pray for Your Death.
#GHOST IN THE SHELL 1995 CHARACTERS SERIES#
The Solid State Society film reveals that he was estranged from his mentor Colonel Tonoda whom he helped to put in prison (like his character does in the course of the original G.I.T.S manga) sometime before the SAC series began, and that he was actually married at one point.He was last seen in the last episode helping the refugees evacuate to the Dejima bridge via small boats. 2nd GIG, Aramaki's missing brother, Yousuke Aramaki ( 荒巻 洋輔, Aramaki Yōsuke), appears to Kuze and asks him what he intends to do with the refugees. Near the end of Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C.Aramaki lifts his hair to reveal metallic parts, possibly for his cyberbrain. In the Stand Alone Complex Visual Book released by Hobby Japan, Aramaki's hair was poked at for fun in one comic strip when Batou makes some comments about it.It is revealed in Mamoru Oshii's Ghost in the Shell that Aramaki, together with Togusa, are the only fully human members of Section 9 (aside from a cyberbrain). He is shown to have a disconnected brother of similar age in the Dejima with the refugees, and in Solid State Society it is implied that he is the student of a once-feared military general, as well as that he was once married. In 2nd GIG, Aramaki uses his political connections and no small amount of bargaining with the new prime minister to get Section 9 reinstated. Even so, he is fiercely loyal to the members of Section 9, and often puts his own career on the line to ensure the survival of the rest of his team. Aramaki is a strict chief, and is informally referred to by Section 9 agents as the "old ape" (most likely because in the original manga he was drawn with a face that appeared to be half monkey, half man). Daisuke Aramaki ( 荒巻 大輔, Aramaki Daisuke) is the Chief Executive Director of Public Security Section 9. Main article: Public Security Section 9 Section Chief Directors Chief Daisuke Aramaki Voiced by: Tamio Oki (Japanese, films), Osamu Saka (Japanese, Stand Alone Complex), Ikkyu Juku (Japanese ARISE) William Frederick Knight (English films, Stand Alone Complex TV series, Bandai Visual dub 1997 game, 2004 game, 2005 game), Russell Roberts (English Stand Alone Complex OVAs, Ocean dub), Rik Thomas (English Stand Alone Complex, Animax Asia dub), John Swasey (English ARISE, Funimation dub) Portrayed by: "Beat" Takeshi Kitano ( 2017 film)
