Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
2004, Japanese. Directed by Mamoru Oshii.
When machines learn to feel, who decides what is human...
Cyborg detective Batou is assigned to investigate a series of murders committed by gynoids—doll-like cyborgs, which all malfunctioned, killed, then self-destructed afterwards. The brains of the gynoids initialize in order to protect their manufacturer's software, but in one gynoid, which Batou himself neutralized, one file remains: a voice speaking the phrase "Help me."
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Mamoru OshiiDirector
- Atsuko TanakaMotoko Kusanagi (voice)
- Akio OtsukaBatou (voice)
- Koichi YamaderaTogusa (voice)
- Tamio OhkiSection 9 Department Chief Aramaki (voice)
- Yutaka NakanoIshikawa (voice)
- Hiroaki HirataKoga (voice)
- Masaki TerasomaAzuma (voice)
- Sumi MutohMysterious Woman (voice)
- Yuzuru FujimotoCriminal (voice)
- Sukekiyo KameyamaRin (voice)
- Ryuji NakagiWakabayashi (voice)
- Fumihiko TachikiBodyguard (voice)
Details
- Released
- 6 March 2004
- Original title
- イノセンス
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Mamoru Oshii
- Box office
- $10M
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What Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence is based on
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence is based on Ghost in the Shell, a manga series by Masamune Shirow, published by Young Magazine KC.
Manga series
Ghost in the Shell
By Masamune Shirow
Published by Young Magazine KC
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Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence: quick answers
What should I watch before Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence?
Watch Ghost in the Shell (1995) first.
Is Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 1,049 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence?
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence on?
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 March 2004. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence?
If you liked Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence, try Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion, Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth, Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time.
Who directed Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence?
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (2004) was directed by Mamoru Oshii and stars Atsuko Tanaka, Akio Otsuka, Koichi Yamadera.
What is Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence based on?
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence is based on Ghost in the Shell, a manga series by Masamune Shirow, published by Young Magazine KC.