Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (2004)
Kernel Score: 83% · 958 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Animation, Drama, Science Fiction
Released: 2004-03-06
Runtime: 100 minutes
Overview
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."
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence is an anime sci-fi thriller involving cyborg murders and sexual violence themes.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Involves murders committed by malfunctioning cyborgs and investigation of violent deaths.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Keywords indicate sexual violence themes tied to doll-like cyborg characters.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Atsuko Tanaka as Motoko Kusanagi (voice)
- Akio Otsuka as Batou (voice)
- Koichi Yamadera as Togusa (voice)
- Tamio Ohki as Section 9 Department Chief Aramaki (voice)
- Yutaka Nakano as Ishikawa (voice)
- Hiroaki Hirata as Koga (voice)
- Masaki Terasoma as Azuma (voice)
- Sumi Mutoh as Mysterious Woman (voice)
- Yuzuru Fujimoto as Criminal (voice)
- Sukekiyo Kameyama as Rin (voice)
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence FAQ
Is Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence good?
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 958 audience ratings.
Is Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence OK for kids?
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence is an anime sci-fi thriller involving cyborg murders and sexual violence themes.
What movies are like Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence?
If you liked Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence, try Ghost in the Shell 2.0, Ghost in the Shell, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society and Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 1: Ghost Pain.