The Ghost in the Shell: The Human Algorithm
攻殻機動隊 THE HUMAN ALGORITHM
Based on Shirow Masamune’s Ghost in the Shell 1.5: Human-Error Processor, The Human Algorithm focuses on Section 9 members’ everyday activities in Japan after the disappearance of the Major. The members, of course, includes Togusa, Batou, Azuma, Ishikawa, and a new character who is recruited from the Psychic Division, Tsunagi.
(Source: Kodansha USA)
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Characters
Batou
バトー
MAINBatou originally appeared in the manga authored by Masamune Shirow, serialized in Kodansha's Young Magazine Pirate Edition, from 1989 to 1991. Shirow's characterization of Batou, and indeed the other members of Section 9, is notably more light-hearted than the characterization used in Mamoru Oshii's films of the same name. He frequently jokes with Motoko, Togusa, the Fuchikomas, and practically everyone else who crosses his path. His serious side becomes much more pronounced in an episode of the manga where Yano, a trainee of Batou's, is murdered by a cyber-criminal named Koil Krasnov. Batou loses his temper and impulsively calls up Section 9 Chief Aramaki, demanding an explanation for Yano's death, then storms off announcing, "That . . . Koil is dead meat!" Unlike S.A.C., where in a similar situation Batou spares the life of an ex-C.I.A. operative, Batou makes good on his threat and personally terminates Koil. His appearance and style of dress varies considerably over the series' run.
Togusa
トグサ
MAINTogusa is married and has a young daughter, although it depends on the incarnation; in the S.A.C. universe, he also has a daughter. Togusa's personality varies somewhat between the manga, movies, and series. His personality in the manga he tends to be more emotional and plagued with feelings of failure; in the movies he is savvier but aware of his inexperience, and in the Stand Alone Complex his personality is a combination of the two. He also tends to be very temperamental and emotional, getting so outraged at one criminal committing murder right under his nose in an episode of Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd GIG, that he seriously wounded the criminal and ends up on trial. He seems to be very friendly with Batou and he was arguably the one who cracked the Laughing Man case.
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Staff
Masamune Shirow
Original Creator
Junichi Fujisaku
Story
Yuuki Yoshimoto
Art
FAQ
- What is The Ghost in the Shell: The Human Algorithm about?
- Based on Shirow Masamune’s Ghost in the Shell 1.5: Human-Error Processor, The Human Algorithm focuses on Section 9 members’ everyday activities in Japan after the disappearance of the Major. The members, of course, includes Togusa, Batou, Azuma, Ishikawa, and a new character who is recruited from th
- Is The Ghost in the Shell: The Human Algorithm still ongoing?
- The Ghost in the Shell: The Human Algorithm is currently finished. It has 108 chapters.
- Who are the main characters in The Ghost in the Shell: The Human Algorithm?
- The main characters are Batou, Togusa.
