Character profile
Bato
バトー
Batou is a main character in Ghost in the Shell (1995). This page lists 18 anime and 7 manga, voiced by Akio Ootsuka (JAPANESE) and Richard Epcar (ENGLISH).
About Batou
Batou is nominally the second-in-command of Section 9. Little is known about the strange, large foreigner who has been with Motoko Kusanagi for years. He was once American and served in the Special Forces in South America. His amount of cyborg-ization is variable according to the storyline, from his limbs only up to most of his body, second only to the Major herself. Despite the availability of superior eyes, he grew superstitious about his old-style eye replacements, popular with many high-level military operatives. He also retains some residual body-image issues, causing him to continually purchase workout equipment despite the obvious anachronism.
- Created by
- Masamune Shirow
- Fictional setting
- Ghost in the Shell universe
- Gender
- Male
Batou at a glance
Most fans meet Batou in Ghost in the Shell, where they are a main character. Our records show 18 anime appearances plus seven manga.
Cast and appearances
Akio Otsuka voices Batou in the original Japanese. In English, the role goes to Richard Epcar. Other appearances include Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, THE GHOST IN THE SHELL, and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG.
Quick questions
What anime is Batou in?
Ghost in the Shell, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, and THE GHOST IN THE SHELL, among others.
Who voices Batou in English?
Richard Epcar.
Who is Batou's Japanese voice actor?
Akio Otsuka.
Anime appearances
Series, films and specials featuring this character.
Main characterGhost in the Shell
Movie · 1995
Main characterGhost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
TV series · 2002
SupportingTHE GHOST IN THE SHELL
TV series · 2026
Main characterGhost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG
TV series · 2004
Main characterGhost in the Shell 2: Innocence
Movie · 2004
Main characterGhost in the Shell 2.0
Movie · 2008
Main characterGhost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society
Special · 2006
SupportingGhost in the Shell: Arise - Border:1 Ghost Pain
Movie · 2013
Main characterGhost in the Shell: SAC_2045
ONA · 2020
SupportingGhost in the Shell: Arise - Border:2 Ghost Whispers
Movie · 2013
SupportingGhost in the Shell: The New Movie
Movie · 2015
SupportingGhost in the Shell: Arise - Border:3 Ghost Tears
Movie · 2014
SupportingGhost in the Shell: Arise - Border:4 Ghost Stands Alone
Movie · 2014
Main characterGhost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man
OVA · 2005
Main characterGhost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd GIG - Individual Eleven
OVA · 2006
Main characterGhost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Season 2
ONA · 2022
Main characterGhost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Sustainable War
Movie · 2021
Main characterKoukaku Kidoutai: SAC_2045 - Saigo no Ningen
Movie · 2023
Manga appearances
Manga, light novels and webtoons featuring this character.
The Ghost in the Shell
Main character
The Ghost in the Shell 2: Man-Machine Interface
Supporting
The Ghost in the Shell 1.5: Human-Error Processor
Main character
The Ghost in the Shell: The Human Algorithm
Main character
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
Main character
Koukaku Kidoutai: Arise - Nemuranai Me no Otoko Sleepless Eye
Main character
After the Long Goodbye
Main character
Voices behind the character
Voice actors across languages.
