Batou
| Batou | |
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| Ghost in the Shell character | |
Batou of Section 9, as portrayed in the Stand Alone Complex anime series | |
| First appearance | Ghost in the Shell (manga) |
| Created by | Masamune Shirow |
| Voiced by |
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| Portrayed by | Ren Yagami (stage play) Pilou Asbæk (2017 film) |
| In-universe information | |
| Alias | Bateau Buttetsu (undercover) |
| Nickname | The Ranger |
| Title | Sergeant |
| Affiliations | Public Security Section 9 Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (formerly) |
Batou (Japanese: バトー, Hepburn: Batō) is a main male character in Masamune Shirow's Ghost in the Shell series. He is the second-best melee fighter in Section 9, and is the second in command under Major Motoko Kusanagi. He is a battle-hardened cyborg special operative with a long distinguished military career and a no-nonsense attitude. Though he looks imposing, he is known for his warm heart, sense of humor, and love for animals.