Ep. 15: Kusanagi Expresses Concerns Regarding Section 9's Tachikoma Units
Aired on May 1, 2003

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Major Motoko Kusanagi faces a critical moment regarding her reservations about the Tachikoma units operated by Section 9. The narrative focuses on her growing apprehension and the resulting tension surrounding these autonomous vehicles. This development highlights the complex relationship between the human operators and the AI-driven machinery within the organization. The episode delves into the specific issues that cause Kusanagi to question the deployment and integration of the Tachikomas, bringing her internal conflicts to a significant peak. The situation underscores the ongoing debate about artificial intelligence and its role in tactical operations.
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- Ep. 12 · Tachikoma self-activates early morning to explore city streets and meets girl
- Ep. 13 · Aka Turkuro was kidnapped sixteen years ago by anti-cyberization group opposing her father's company
- Ep. 14 · Section 9 dismantles a thief cabal targeting a Japanese financial institution based on a tip
- Ep. 15 · Kusanagi Expresses Concerns Regarding Section 9's Tachikoma Units
- Ep. 16 · Former Olympic Silver Medalist Zaitsev Suspected in U.S. Navy Base Data Theft
- Ep. 17 · Major Kusanagi and Chief Aramaki travel to London for an anti-terrorism conference.
- Ep. 18 · Jin visits Kagashewa war memorial after five-year wait
- Ep. 19 · Section 9 investigates the abduction of former Prime Minister Kanzaki's daughter