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Tsumugi

Character

Tsumugi is a tactical cyborg attached to Unit 501 across the Arise continuity of Ghost in the Shell. Its most unusual trait is a pair of twin cyberbrains housed together, which keep up a constant conversation with one another.

Japanese Va: Kenji Nojima
Gender: Male
Allegiances: Unit 501
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Appearance

Tsumugi takes the form of a full-body cyborg built around an oversized head, which holds the two cyberbrains inside it.

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Personality

Because two twin minds share the single frame, Tsumugi is defined by their unceasing back-and-forth, the paired cyberbrains talking to each other while it operates.

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History

Tsumugi serves as a tactical cyborg within Unit 501, appearing through Arise, its Alternative Architecture recut, and Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Tsumugi in Ghost in the Shell?

Tsumugi is a tactical cyborg attached to Unit 501 in the Arise continuity of Ghost in the Shell, appearing across Arise, its Alternative Architecture recut, and Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie.

What makes Tsumugi different from other cyborgs in Ghost in the Shell?

Tsumugi's most unusual trait is a pair of twin cyberbrains housed together inside its oversized head, and the two minds keep up a constant conversation with each other while it operates.

What does Tsumugi look like?

Tsumugi takes the form of a full-body cyborg built around an oversized head that holds its two cyberbrains.

What unit does Tsumugi belong to?

Tsumugi serves as a tactical cyborg within Unit 501 across the Arise continuity of Ghost in the Shell.

Who voices Tsumugi in Ghost in the Shell: Arise?

Kenji Nojima provides the Japanese voice for Tsumugi in the Arise continuity.

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