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The Ghost in the Shell universe is an expansive and complex one, with many characters featuring across the Films, TV series, Novels, and Manga. Each series has its different universe.

It should be noted that in order to list all characters and their positions or roles in the universe, it is necessary to include information that is very relevant to the plots of the various Ghost in the Shell media, information which can be considered as spoilers.


Public Security Section 9[]

Daisuke Aramaki[]

Chief of Section 9. A strict but very intelligent man, Aramaki has many connections and a great amount of political power. He is a personal friend of Kubota, also very powerful man in the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Army (JGSDA), also commonly referred as the GSDA.

Motoko Kusanagi[]

Known by many names, but most commonly as the "Major", Motoko Kusanagi is possibly the most prolific character in the Ghost in the Shell universe. A deadly and fearless soldier at close and ranged combat, Kusanagi can master all weapons, material or virtual, in part due to her total control over her prosthetic body. Throughout the multiples GITS universes, there are different origins to the fact that Kusanagi has been fully prosthetic from a very young age.

Togusa[]

Aside from Aramaki, Togusa is the only member of section 9 that is still fully human (disregarding his mandatory cyberbrain). Togusa is a clever thinker and skilled agent, and is famed for his use of an 'outdated' revolver.

Batou[]

A large and imposing figure, Batou is a combat master and very skilled in the field. In the second series of Stand Alone Complex, it is alluded to that Batou was a ranking member of the military Rangers before he joined Section 9. He's the member who knows Major the most outside of professional duty.

Borma[]

Section 9's explosives expert, Borma is recognised by his bald head, prosthetic eyes, and large stature. It is alluded to that Borma used to work for the Japanese Self Defence Force before he joined Section 9.

Ishikawa[]

Though he tends to avoid combat situations, Ishikawa provides excellent logistics and hacking prowess, giving invaluable aid to his fellow officers on the ground.

Pazu[]

A silent and reclusive character, Pazu is rumoured to have been a Yakuza gangster before he joined Section 9, as well as having a reputation with women. He's Section 9's jack-of-all-trades.

Saito[]

Section 9's ace sniper, Saito has a prosthetic eye which can interface with the world's satellite networks and allow him to make incredibly accurate shots with firearms.

Azuma[]

One of "The Rookies" of section 9, Azuma joins the team during the events of 2nd Gig.

Yano[]

Like Azuma, Yano joins section 9 during the selection of new blood in 2nd Gig.

Proto[]

A rare prototype bioroid, Proto was a section 9 technician before he became one of the team in 2nd Gig.


Government of Japan[]

Yoko Kayabuki[]

Female Prime Minister of Japan at the time of GITS SAC 2nd Gig, Yoko Kayabuki is more than just a pretty face in the government. Reinstating Section 9 at the beginning of 2nd Gig proves to be her first move in a tough battle of political wits over the course of the series.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Takakura[]

A very powerful politician in the Kayabuki government. A sexist and pro-American conservative politician, he underestimates the potential of Prime Minister Kayabuki and plots with Kazundo Gouda

Kubota[]

Army Intelligence Officer and former colleague of Aramaki. Helps Section 9 by telling Aramaki of government secrets.

Antagonists[]

Cabinet Intelligence Service[]

Kazundo Gouda []

A very shady bureaucrat, Kazundo Gouda is most recognizable for his horribly scarred face and hard-to-read name. The leader of the Cabinet Intelligence Service, Gouda proves to be a hard man to handle for Section 9, always slipping in the shadows with his plans and intriguing scenarios.

Unnafiliated[]

The Laughing Man[]

The main antagonist of the first season of Stand Alone Complex, the Laughing Man is an extremely talented hacker with strong social and political motives. Throughout the story, the Laughing Man is shown to be able to hack multiple video streams simultaneously, entirely hijacking active cyberbrains, and even editing what people can see.

The Puppet Master[]

Also known as Project 2501, the Puppet Master is an important character in the Ghost in the Shell manga by Masamune Shirow, and the 1995 Ghost in the Shell film by Mamoru Oshii. The Puppet Master is an experimental Artificial Intelligence program designed by Section 6.

In the Stand Alone Complex series, Hideo Kuze is The Puppet Master's supposed predecessor, plotting circumstances resulting in its creation in Solid State Society.

Dejima Refugee Coalition[]

Hideo Kuze[]

A new character introduced in Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG, the mysterious cyborg known by the pseudonym Hideo Kuze is a deserter of the Japanese Self-Defense Force and a former Individual Eleven terrorist member. Serving as an important antagonist during the second season, Kuze is seen as a legendary heroic figure by the refugees living in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. Unbeknownst to officials and almost everyone, he shares a secret relationship with the Major.

Characters of Ghost in the Shell
Public Security Section 9

Motoko Kusanagi | Daisuke Aramaki | Batou | Togusa | Ishikawa | Saito | Pazu | Boma |
Proto | Azuma | Yano | Tsunagi(Algorithm) | Purin Ezaki(SAC_2045) |
Maven(First Assault) | Kuro(First Assault) | Reiko(First Assault) | Sitara(First Assault) | Ladriya(2017)


Japanese Government and Military

Kubota | Kaoru Yakushima(S.A.C.) | Prime Minister(S.A.C.) | Yoko Kayabuki(2nd GIG) |
Takakura(2nd GIG) | Kazundo Gouda(2nd GIG) | Mamuro(Arise) | Chris Otomo Tate(SAC_2045)


Other Affiliations

Puppet Master | Laughing Man(S.A.C.) | Hideo Kuze | Kurutsu(Arise) | Akira Hose(Arise) |
John Smith(SAC_2045) | Standard(SAC_2045) | Post-humans(SAC_2045)

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