Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence

(2004)Directed by Mamoru Oshii100 min · PG-13Animation, Drama, Science Fiction
When machines learn to feel, who decides what is human...

Cyborg detective Batou is assigned to investigate a series of murders committed by gynoids—doll-like cyborgs, which all malfunctioned, killed, then self-destructed afterwards. The brains of the gynoids initialize in order to protect their manufacturer's software, but in one gynoid, which Batou himself neutralized, one file remains: a voice speaking the phrase "Help me."

Atsuko Tanakaas Motoko Kusanagi (voice)
Akio Otsukaas Batou (voice)
Koichi Yamaderaas Togusa (voice)
Tamio Ohkias Section 9 Department Chief Aramaki (voice)
Yutaka Nakanoas Ishikawa (voice)
Hiroaki Hirataas Koga (voice)
Masaki Terasomaas Azuma (voice)
Sumi Mutohas Mysterious Woman (voice)
Yuzuru Fujimotoas Criminal (voice)
Sukekiyo Kameyamaas Rin (voice)
Ryuji Nakagias Wakabayashi (voice)
Fumihiko Tachikias Bodyguard (voice)
Minoru Hiranoas Cyborg Doctor (voice)
Katsunosuke Horias Chief of Forensics Division (voice)
Naoto Takenakaas Kim (voice)
Hiroyuki Kinoshitaas Invasion Captain (voice)
Yoshiko Sakakibaraas Haraway (voice)
Nanami Hinataas Togusa's Daughter (voice)
Gou Aobaas (voice)
Eisuke Asakuraas (voice)
Emiko Fukuas (voice)
Masao Haradaas (voice)
Eriko Kigawaas (voice)
Shuji Kishidaas (voice)