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Yuzu, a short-haired young woman in a pale blue sleeveless blouse, stands with hands on hips at a busy city crossing at sunset.
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Yuzu is a younger cousin of Takashi Shimamura who surfaces in Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 as a vision only he perceives. She turns up mostly during his school years, offering him guidance until he grows confident enough to manage on his own.

Gender: Female
Nature: Illusion perceived by Takashi Shimamura
Eye Color: Brown
English Va: Ryan Bartley
Hair Color: Dark brown
Kanji Name: ゆず
Japanese Va: Sumire Morohoshi
Former Nationality: Japan
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Appearance

Brown eyes and hair of a dark brown shade define her look. For her earliest scenes she is dressed in a white top trimmed with pale blue, worn over a black skirt.

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Personality

She reads as a gentle, advising presence, the kind of figure who steers Takashi toward his choices. What little is shown of her centers on that supportive function rather than a fuller sketch of who she is.

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History

Being Takashi's younger cousin, Yuzu manifests to him as an illusion instead of a flesh-and-blood companion. Her appearances cluster around his school days, where she counsels him through various situations, and they fade once he has grown into himself.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Yuzu in Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045?

Yuzu is Takashi Shimamura's younger cousin, who appears to him as a vision that only he can perceive.

Is Yuzu a real character or an illusion?

Yuzu is not a flesh and blood character. She manifests to Takashi Shimamura as an illusion rather than an actual companion.

What role does Yuzu play in Takashi Shimamura's story?

Yuzu's appearances cluster around Takashi's school days, where she counsels him as a gentle, advising presence, and they fade once he has grown confident enough to manage on his own.

What does Yuzu look like in Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045?

Yuzu has brown eyes and dark brown hair, and in her earliest scenes she wears a white top trimmed with pale blue over a black skirt.

Who voices Yuzu in Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045?

Yuzu is voiced by Sumire Morohoshi in Japanese and by Ryan Bartley in the English dub.

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