The Ghost in the Shell: The Human Algorithm 2

Hackers attempt to assassinate a politician, leading Batou to a suspicious factory in southern Japan. Chief Aramaki discovers dozens of artificial bodies illegally dumped near a village. Major Motoko Kusanagi, who embodied Section 9, is among them.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 16 November 2021
Publisher: Kodansha America, Inc

A group of hackers attempted to assassinate a politician during a speech advocating for cybernetic prosthetics. Fortunately, Togusa was there to rescue her, and the investigation led Batou to a suspicious factory on the artificial islands in southern Japan. Meanwhile, Chief Aramaki received news of a concerning discovery at the other end of the country. Dozens of artificial bodies, illegally dumped near a village where an anti-cyberization sect conducts their training and rituals, had been found. Among the empty shells was one formerly inhabited by Major Motoko Kusanagi, the woman who had previously embodied Section 9 before leaving it behind and disappearing.

The discovery sent shockwaves through the government and the cybernetic community, as it raised questions about the safety and security of advanced technology. Section 9 was tasked with investigating the matter and uncovering the truth behind the illegal dumping of the artificial bodies.

As Batou and Togusa delved deeper into the investigation, they discovered that the factory was producing cybernetic implants that were being sold on the black market. The implants were designed to enhance physical abilities and improve human performance, but they were also being used by criminals and terrorist organizations to create super-powered agents.

The team faced numerous challenges as they tried to bring down the factory and stop the sale of the cybernetic implants. They encountered skilled hackers, dangerous criminals, and even members of the anti-cyberization sect who were willing to do anything to protect their beliefs.

Despite the obstacles, Batou and Togusa were determined to succeed. They worked tirelessly to gather evidence, track down the leaders of the operation, and prevent any further harm from being done to innocent people.

In the end, their efforts paid off. The factory was shut down, and the leaders of the operation were arrested. The cybernetic implants were destroyed, and the threat of super-powered agents was eliminated.

The incident served as a wake-up call to the government and the cybernetic community about the need for stricter regulations and oversight of advanced technology. It also highlighted the importance of Section 9 and the team's dedication to protecting the public from harm.

As Batou and Togusa reflected on the case, they knew that there would always be new challenges and threats to face. But they were confident that they had the skills and resources to overcome them and keep the people of Japan safe from harm.

Weight: 246g
Dimension: 160 x 225 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781646511792