Reiko
CharacterReiko is a rookie operative introduced in the online tactical title Ghost in the Shell: First Assault, joining Public Security Section 9 as a cyberwarfare specialist. A prodigy raised in wealth, she pairs elite academic credentials with a sharp, occasionally needling wit.
Appearance
Her partially cyberized frame is topped with blonde hair and a pair of blue eyes. Across the game she is seen most often in the default Standard Ops loadout worn by fresh recruits.
Personality
Reiko carries herself with a bright, upbeat energy, yet she is not above prodding her fellow officers with a streak of sarcasm. That blend of cheer and edge marks her out as one of the unit's newer and more outspoken faces.
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History
Raised in an affluent household, she funneled her talent into cyberbrain engineering and finished her doctorate in the discipline a full two years ahead of schedule. That academic footing handed her a genuine advantage in cyberwarfare, and she went on to master combat diving as a means of unsettling and confusing opponents before her recruitment into Section 9. Her given name draws on characters read as the chime of jade paired with child.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Reiko mean in Japanese?
Reiko's name is written with characters meaning the tinkling of jade, read as rei, paired with the character for child, read as ko.
Is Reiko male or female?
Reiko is female, a partially cyberized Section 9 officer with blonde hair and blue eyes.
Is Reiko good or evil in Ghost in the Shell?
Reiko is not a villain. She is a rookie cyberwarfare specialist recruited into Public Security Section 9, the series' protagonist organization.
What is Reiko's background before joining Section 9?
Reiko was raised in an affluent household and finished her doctorate in cyberbrain engineering two years ahead of schedule, giving her a strong academic edge in cyberwarfare before joining Section 9.
What is Reiko's role in Public Security Section 9?
Reiko serves as a cyberwarfare specialist in Public Security Section 9, introduced in the online game Ghost in the Shell: First Assault, and she also trained in combat diving to unsettle opponents.
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- Animated byProduction I.G
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