Ishikawa serves as the information warfare and technology specialist for Public Security Section 9. The series has not yet specified the extent of his cybernetic augmentations, although dialogue implies he is among the least augmented members of the unit. His appearance is defined by a large beard and perpetually messy hair, and he is the oldest field operative in Section 9. He previously served alongside Kusanagi and Batou in South America as part of the Japanese UN contingent within the Ground Self-Defense Forces. As one of the earliest recruits to Section 9, he appears to know the Major and her dislikes quite well. Ishikawa is depicted as running a gambling establishment named Parlor Ishikawa, where he occasionally utilizes the cyberbrains of elderly patrons to handle heavy data processing; however, it seems these men suffer no adverse effects and may not even be aware of their situation. Personality-wise, Ishikawa appears to be the most laid-back member of the team.
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