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Ibachi

Character

Ibachi is a combat cyborg serving Unit 501 in Ghost in the Shell: Arise. Trained in bojutsu and outfitted with concealed machine guns, he is a masked enforcer built for direct confrontation on the battlefield.

Team: Unit 501
Gender: Male
Species: Cyborg
Kanji Name: イバチ
Japanese Va: Masahiro Mamiya
Anime Appearances: Arise, Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Alternative Architecture, Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie
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Appearance

Ibachi keeps his face hidden, most often drawing a hood over his head and wearing goggles across his eyes. A thin, narrow mustache sits above his lip.

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Personality

Serving Unit 501 as a combat cyborg, Ibachi carries himself as a concealed, purpose-built enforcer, his identity kept behind hood and goggles as he handles the unit's direct engagements.

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Abilities

Ibachi is engineered for battle. He has trained in bojutsu, the martial art of the staff, and his frame conceals built-in machine guns that let him bring firepower to bear without warning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Ibachi in Ghost in the Shell: Arise?

Ibachi is a combat cyborg serving Unit 501 in Ghost in the Shell: Arise. He is a masked enforcer trained for direct confrontation on the battlefield.

What weapons and skills does Ibachi use in combat?

Ibachi has trained in bojutsu, the martial art of the staff, and his frame conceals built-in machine guns that let him bring firepower to bear without warning.

What does Ibachi look like?

Ibachi keeps his face hidden, most often drawing a hood over his head and wearing goggles across his eyes, with a thin, narrow mustache above his lip.

What unit does Ibachi belong to?

Ibachi serves Unit 501 as a combat cyborg, acting as a concealed, purpose-built enforcer who handles the unit's direct engagements.

In which Ghost in the Shell productions does Ibachi appear?

Ibachi appears in Ghost in the Shell: Arise, Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Alternative Architecture, and Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie.

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