Azuma (アズマ Azuma) is one of Public Security Section 9's newer recruits and appears in Ghost in the Shell 1.5: Human-Error Processor, S.A.C. 2nd GIG, Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence, Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. Solid State Society, and The Human Algorithm. In most continuities, he was recruited to Section 9 from JGSDF Intelligence.
Manga[]
Azuma is far from stoic and even considerably reckless in his actions, to the point that Togusa once expressed concern for his own safety due to being partnered with Azuma. Apart from his cyberbrain, he has minimal prostheses, most notably a pair of artificial eyes with camera functions and an infrared vision mode.
Innocence[]
Stand Alone Complex[]
Azuma is scouted by Section 9 in 2032, at the same time as Yano. Although both were unable to keep track of the Major during a field evaluation, the Major ultimately decides to lower Section 9's standards in order to bolsters its number of agents. He sat next to Saito during their card game in episode Beware the Left Eye. He was present at the shipyard battle in which Yano died, and was pulled from field duty prior to the Dejima confrontation. At the end of 2nd GIG, it is implied that Azuma is now a full-fledged member of Section 9. He goes on to feature prominently at the beginning of Sold State Society, supporting Togusa in an incident at the airport.
The Human Algorithm[]
Azuma is noted by Chief Aramaki to have the lowest amount of cybernetic enhancement among all of Section 9's members, including Togusa and Tsunagi, as well as the lowest IQ. This makes him an ideal candidate to infiltrate the corporeal fundamentalist group Aterui as a prospective member after Togusa's cover is blown.
Notes[]
- Azuma appeared as a playable character in Ghost in the Shell: First Assault - Stand Alone Complex Online, which included some additional background information: "Azuma earned several commendations during his time in the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force [JGSDF], which guaranteed his transfer to Public Security Section 9. Despite his stern looks, Azuma tends to grow very close to his teams."
Characters of Ghost in the Shell |
Public Security Section 9 Motoko Kusanagi |
Daisuke Aramaki |
Batou |
Togusa |
Ishikawa |
Saito |
Pazu |
Boma | |
Japanese Government and Military Kubota |
Kaoru Yakushima(S.A.C.) |
Prime Minister(S.A.C.) |
Yoko Kayabuki(2nd GIG) | |
Other Affiliations Puppet Master |
Laughing Man(S.A.C.) |
Hideo Kuze |
Kurutsu(Arise) |
Akira Hose(Arise) | |