Raizo
CharacterRaizo is a combat cyborg attached to Unit 501 across the Arise storyline, a fighter who turns raw electricity into his weapon of choice. Concealed and hard to read, he serves as a frontline enforcer within the series' cyber-military hierarchy.
Appearance
Thick purple dreadlocks hang around a head kept deliberately hidden, since a covering conceals both his face and his eyes. What remains visible of him otherwise suggests a young adult, though the mask leaves any expression unreadable.
Abilities
Constructed as a combat model, Raizo channels electrical current for offense, wielding it much the way another operative might wield a blade or a firearm. That charged arsenal makes him a specialized close-quarters threat in the field.
History
His service places him within Unit 501, and he appears through the Arise branch of the franchise, turning up in Alternative Architecture and in the later feature film as well. Takanori Hoshino provides his Japanese voice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Raizo in Ghost in the Shell?
Raizo is a combat cyborg who serves as a frontline enforcer with Unit 501 in the Ghost in the Shell: Arise storyline. He fights primarily using electrical attacks.
What does Raizo look like?
Raizo wears thick purple dreadlocks and a covering that hides both his face and eyes, leaving little of his expression visible. What can be seen of him suggests a young adult man.
What are Raizo's abilities?
Built as a combat model, Raizo channels electrical current as his primary weapon, using it much like another operative would use a blade or firearm, making him a specialized close-quarters threat.
Which unit does Raizo belong to?
Raizo is a member of Unit 501, a cyber-military unit within the Ghost in the Shell: Arise continuity.
In which Ghost in the Shell media does Raizo appear?
Raizo appears in Ghost in the Shell: Arise, Alternative Architecture, and Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie, voiced in Japanese by Takanori Hoshino.
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