Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence story

movie: Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (2004) · 2004-03-06

Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence, known in Japan as just Innocence (イノセンス, Inosensu), is a 2004 Japanese animated cyberpunk film written and directed by Mamoru Oshii. The film serves as a standalone sequel to Oshii's 1995 film Ghost in the Shell and is loosely based on the manga by Masamune Shirow. Synopsis: A cyborg detective and his partner are tasked to investigate what's behind a recent rise in cases of doll-like sex robots murdering their owners.

17 total · 6 major · 11 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
cyborg major The main character Batou had a "cyberbrain", artificial arm of some kind, and robotic eyes. In general, the film is set in a future where being a cyborg is no big deal.
humans in pairs major The story explores the relationship between the cyborg police detective Batou and his new mostly human partner Togusa.
law enforcement major The story follows the police detectives Batou and Togusa as they investigate a number of enigmatic murders.
mind uploading major A revelation of the film is that the doll-like sex robots behaved realistically because they each contained a duplicated consciousness of a young girl. Kim transferred his consciousness into the shell of a creepy, human-sized marionette.
murder major The police detectives Batou and Togusa were investigating a number of murders by malfunctioning doll-like sex robots.
sex-droid major The story concerns malfunctioning doll-like sex robots killing their owners.
arms trade minor It was mentioned that Kim had previously engaged in black market arms dealing.
artificial body part minor Batou had robotic eyes of some sort. [eye]
computer hacking minor Batou's "cyberbrain" got hacked, causing him to shoot himself and attack some convenience store goers.
father and daughter minor Togusa was welcomed home by his young daughter at the film's conclusion.