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Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
7.7
/10
2,271 Ratings

GHOST IN THE SHELL 2: INNOCENCE

イノセンス | Inosensu

Directed by Mamoru Oshii
Japan, 2004
Animation, Sci-Fi, Drama, Mystery

Synopsis

In the year 2032, Batô, a cyborg detective for the anti-terrorist unit Public Security Section 9, investigates the case of a female robot—one created solely for sexual pleasure—who slaughtered her owner.

Synopsis

In the year 2032, Batô, a cyborg detective for the anti-terrorist unit Public Security Section 9, investigates the case of a female robot—one created solely for sexual pleasure—who slaughtered her owner.

Our take

A follow-up to the 1995 sci-fi drama from anime legend Mamoru Oshii, this sequel is a clever blend of CGI and traditional, hand-drawn animation. Echoing cult classic Blade Runner for the dystopian tone of its plotting, Ghost in the Shell 2 offers a neon swirl of action and philosophy.