Ghost in the Shell is a very popular and well known science fiction created by Masamune Shirow. It takes place in a future where computer technology has advanced to the point that most humans are part cybernetic, having been augmented by computers in some way or another. This advance in computers is not without its problems, however, as it brings with it a new type of computer crime - the hacking of people's minds. Motoko Kusanagi and her partner, Bateau, both of a division called Section 9, have been assigned to find and stop a mysterious character known as the "Puppet Master", an extremely adept computer hacker wanted for numerous serious computer crimes, not the least of which includes the hacking of people's minds. The two of them soon learn, however, that there is a lot more going on than simply catching a skilled computer hacker as a secret and mysterious governement project comes to light.
Main Characters
"Major" Motoko Kusanagi
Original voice: Atsuko Tanaka
Motoko Kusanagi is a very strong individual, both physically and mentally, and save for part of her brain, her body is almost completely mechanical. Motoko is very stubborn and likes to take risks, with little regard for her own safety, both on and off the job. Underneath this tough exterior, however, Mokoto often thinks about herself in relation to her humanity because of her cybernetic body, and even wonders if she really still is human.
Click on an image to view the full size picture:
Bateau
Original voice: Akio Otsuka
Bateau, like Motoko has a mechanical body, but to a slightly lesser degree, though it is never exactly indicated how much of it is cybernetic. Bateau has been partners with Motoko for a long time and thus knows her quite well. Although he is willing to take risks, he doesn't do this to the degree that Motoko does, and wishes that she would be more careful. He doesn't seem to fully understand Motoko's thoughts about her humanity and doesn't think of her or himself any differently than someone without a cybernetic body.
Click on an image to view the full size picture:
Chief Daisuke Aramaki
Original voice: Osamu Saka
Aramaki is the head and oldest member of Section 9. He is an intelligent and resourceful man that is not easily fooled. He is an effective leader and is well versed in political diplomacy. Aramaki likes to play it safe, and he is very careful about how things are handled.
Click on an image to view the full size picture:
Togusa
Original voice: Kouichi Yamadera
The outsider of Section 9, Togusa does not have a cybernetic body like the others, and except for a small computer enhancment to his brain, he is completely human. He is quite clever and intuitive, and is also compassionate and a family man. These characteristics are the reason why he was transferred to Section 9, as before the division was lacking someone with these qualities. Despite its comparitive ineffectiveness, Togusa prefers to use a manual-type gun (Mateba 207), rather than an automatic-type that most everyone else uses.
Click on an image to view the full size picture:
Images
Click on an image below to view the full size
picture:
