Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
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Format
film
Runtime
100 min
Status
Finished
Aired
March 6, 2004
Season
Spring 2004
Source
Manga
Director
Mamoru Oshii
Original creator
Masamune Shirow
Music
Kenji Kawai
Age rating
R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
Country
Japan
AniList score
75/100
Estimated watch time
1h 40m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day

Tags & Tropes

Philosophy99%Cyberpunk95%Police90%CGI82%Artificial Intelligence81%Male Protagonist80%Robots80%Seinen80%Primarily Male Cast79%Primarily Adult Cast79%
MOVIEFINISHED2004 SPRING7.5 / 10 AniList score

Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence

イノセンス• Innocence
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Synopsis

The year is 2032. With the advancement of medical technology humanity has grown into a more technologically driven creature, creating a breed of cyborg citizen. Along with the development of cybernetics the world has seen rapid development in the field of artificial intelligence, making androids a commercially viable venture. A recent string of murders perpetrated by a prototype female android has drawn the attention of Section 9, a unit specializing in counter cyber-terrorism. With none of the victims' families pressing charges, suspicions arise regarding the nature of the androids and their production. Months have passed since the end of the Puppet Master incident, and with the Major still missing investigative duties fall to her cyborg commando partner Batou and his newly recruited biological partner, Togusa. Can the two overcome their differences and discover the truth behind this string of murders? (Source: Bandai Entertainment)

Should you watch Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence?

Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence has been well received, with an average AniList score of 75/100 — 58% of 17,753 ratings are 8/10 or higher.

It ranks #4 highest-rated film of 2004, and #4 most popular film of 2004 on AniList.

Of the 27.2K AniList users who started it, 0.5% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 26.1K have finished it.

As a 100-minute film, it fits in a single evening.

Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Psychological, Sci-Fi — especially philosophy, cyberpunk, police, cgi.

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Main cast & voice actors

Creators & key staff

Original creator
Masamune Shirow
Director
Mamoru Oshii
Character design
Hiroyuki Okiura

Where it fits in the series

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Opening & ending themes

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Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence FAQ

How long is Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence?

Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence runs 100 minutes (1 h 40 min).

Is Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence finished?

Yes. Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence has finished airing — the final episode aired March 6, 2004.

What should I watch before Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence?

Watch Ghost in the Shell first — Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence is a direct sequel.

Is Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence based on a manga?

Yes. Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence adapts the manga by Masamune Shirow.

Who animated Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence?

Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence was animated by Production I.G and directed by Mamoru Oshii.

Who sings the opening of Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence?

The opening, "Kugutsuuta ura mite chiru [Making of a Cyborg]", is performed by an uncredited artist.