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Togusa
is the second most prominently featured male character in Masamune Shirow's ''Ghost in the Shell'' manga and anime series. In ''Stand Alone Complex'', as well as the original ''Ghost in the Shell'' film, it is stated that he is the youngest member of Section 9 and the only family man. His voice is provided by Kōichi Yamadera in most of his appearances, while Hirotaka Suzuoki provides his voice in the ''Ghost in the Shell'' PlayStation game. Chin Han portrayed Togusa in the 2017 film. Togusa has not undergone cybernetic replacement in some manner as he had been referred to as a ''natural'' (though he does have a cyberbrain). Brought to the team by Daisuke Aramaki from the Keishichō, Togusa is an asset for "his new perspective, human intuition and analytical skills for their investigation of cyborg crimes." Conception and creation Section 9 recruited Togusa for his excellent detective work, incorruptible idealism, and his lack of cyberization. The Major's reasoning for h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laughing Man (Ghost In The Shell)
This is a list of fictional characters in the ''Ghost in the Shell'' media franchise created by Masamune Shirow. Public Security Section 9 members 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) is the ''Chief Executive Director'' of Public Security Section 9. In ''Stand Alone Complex'', Lt. Col. 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, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kōichi Yamadera
is a Japanese actor, narrator and singer from Shiogama, Miyagi Prefecture. He graduated from Tohoku Gakuin University's economics school and is currently affiliated with Across Entertainment. Before that, he was affiliated with the Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society. He is known for his roles in ''Cowboy Bebop'' (as Spike Spiegel), the ''Yakuza'' videogame series (as Shun Akiyama), '' Shōwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjū'' (as Sukeroku), ''Ghost in the Shell'' (as Togusa), ''Neon Genesis Evangelion'' (as Ryoji Kaji), ''Gintama'' (as Shoyo Yoshida / Utsuro), ''Ninja Scroll'' (as Jūbei Kibagami), '' Dragon Ball Super'' (as Beerus), '' Anpanman'' (as Cheese), ''Ranma ½'' (as Ryōga Hibiki/P-chan and the Jusenkyō Guide), '' Space Battleship Yamato 2199'' (as Aberdt Desler), '' Pretty Cure All Stars DX 3'' (as Black Hole) and ''Lupin III'' (as the official voice of Koichi Zenigata since 2011). [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Section 9
is a fictional gendarmerie-style information security and intelligence department from Masamune Shirow's ''Ghost in the Shell'' manga and anime series. In the franchise, its jurisdiction exists under the Ministry of Home Affairs (内務省, ''Naimu-shō''). In some translations, the name is given as Public Safety Section 9. In the original film, it is known as the Shell Squad or Security Police Section 9. In the original publication of the manga, it was known as Mobile Armored Riot Police Section 9. Regardless of translation, when spoken of by the characters, it is simply referred to as Section 9. The Section 9 is composed of former military officers, forensics scientists, and police detectives; these agents answer only to the Chief Director and the Prime Minister of Japan. Most information about Section 9 remains highly classified; the Ministry of Home Affairs does not comment on the details of its activities. The public at large is unaware that Section 9 even exists, though ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Public Security Section 9
is a fictional gendarmerie-style information security and Intelligence agency, intelligence department from Masamune Shirow's ''Ghost in the Shell'' manga and anime series. In the franchise, its jurisdiction exists under the Ministry of Home Affairs (内務省, ''Naimu-shō''). In some translations, the name is given as Public Safety Section 9. In the original film, it is known as the Shell Squad or Security Police Section 9. In the original publication of the manga, it was known as Mobile Armored Riot Police Section 9. Regardless of translation, when spoken of by the characters, it is simply referred to as Section 9. The Section 9 is composed of former military officers, forensics scientists, and police detectives; these agents answer only to the Daisuke Aramaki, Chief Director and the Prime Minister of Japan. Most information about Section 9 remains highly classified; the Ministry of Home Affairs does not comment on the details of its activities. The public at large is unaware ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crispin Freeman
Crispin Freeman is an American voice actor, voice director, and screenwriter who is best known for voicing characters in English-language dubs of Japanese anime, animation, and video games. Some of his prominent anime roles include Zelgadis Graywords in ''Slayers'', Kyon in '' The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya'', Togusa in the ''Ghost in the Shell'' franchise, Alucard in ''Hellsing'', Kirei Kotomine in '' Fate/Zero'' and '' Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works'', Itachi Uchiha in ''Naruto'', Gyomei Himejima in '' Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba'', Hagi in ''Blood+'' and Shizuo Heiwajima in '' Durarara!!''. Early life Freeman was born in Chicago. His father is Jewish. He is the oldest of three children. His sister Cassidy is an actress, while his brother Clark is an actor and musician. Freeman graduated from the Latin School of Chicago in 1990 and earned a BA from Williams College, where he majored in theater and minored in computer science. He then earned an MFA in a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghost In The Shell (video Game)
is a 1997 third-person shooter video game developed by Exact and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation (console), PlayStation. A part of the larger ''Ghost in the Shell'' media franchise, it utilizes the same English voice cast as the Ghost in the Shell (1995 film), feature film of the same name, although the two do not share a story continuity. The game was released in July 1997 in Japan, December 1997 by THQ in North America and July 1998 in Europe. Soundtrack albums, an artbook and a guidebook were produced to accompany the game. The game's story and art design were written and illustrated by Masamune Shirow, the author of the Ghost in the Shell (manga), original manga. ''Ghost in the Shell''s plot revolves around a recruit of Public Security Section 9 as he investigates and combats the Human Liberation Front. The player controls a Fuchikoma, a robotic fighting vehicle capable of traversing walls and ceilings. The game received mainly positive reviews ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tarusuke Shingaki
, better known by his stage name , is a Japanese voice actor. He is affiliated with Mausu Promotion. Shingaki's roles include Kariya Matou in '' Fate/Zero'', Eishirō Kite in '' The Prince of Tennis II'', Togusa in '' Ghost in the Shell: Arise'', Lemillion in ''My Hero Academia'', Yashiro in '' Twittering Birds Never Fly: The Clouds Gather'', and Yugo Kakitani in '' Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song''. Filmography Anime series Anime films Original video animation Video games Audio dramas Dubbing Live-action *''Back to the Future'' (2014 BS Japan edition) ( Biff Tannen ( Thomas F. Wilson)) *''Back to the Future Part II'' (2018 BS Japan edition) (Biff Tannen / Griff Tannen / Gertrude Tannen (Thomas F. Wilson)) *'' Back to the Future Part III'' (2018 BS Japan edition) (Buford "Mad Dog" Tannen (Thomas F. Wilson)) *'' Bel Ami'' (David Choi ( Lee Jang-woo)) *'' Blue Story'' (Killy / Kiron ( Khali Best)) *'' The Butler'' (2016 BS Japan edition) (Louis Gaines (David Oyelowo)) *'' Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stand Alone Complex
''Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex'' is a Japanese anime television series produced by Production I.G and based on Masamune Shirow's manga ''Ghost in the Shell (manga), Ghost in the Shell''. It was written and directed by Kenji Kamiyama, with original character design by Hajime Shimomura and a soundtrack by Yoko Kanno. The first season aired from October 2002 to October 2003 and was positively received by critics. A second season, titled ''Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd Gig'', aired from January 2004 to January 2005. Critical response to the series was generally positive. The series centers on the members of an elite law enforcement unit known as Public Security Section 9 as they investigate cybercrime and terrorism cases; the cases in the first season often are connected to their pursuit of an elite "Super Class A" hacker and corporate terrorist known only as "The Laughing Man", whose actions end up creating the series' titular "Stand Alone Complex". A series o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
