Batou

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Batou
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	Japanese Akio Ōtsuka (most media) Shinji Ogawa (1997 video game) Kenichirou Matsuda (Arise, The New Movie) English Richard Epcar (most media) Russell Wait (S.A.C. [Animax dub]) David Kaye (S.A.C. OVAs) Christopher Sabat (Arise, The New Movie)
Portrayed by	Ren Yagami (stage play)[1] 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,^[2] and is the second in command under Major Motoko Kusanagi.^[3] 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.