Ken Kaneki

Kaneki's secret: he keeps a bloody bookmark from a book that he read during torture. The main internal conflict is kindness against force, man against ghoul, the desire to live against the desire to die. He hides his pain, hunger and fears from the world. From loved ones - something that sometimes wants to be stopped. Contradictions, love for books and rare moments of tenderness make him alive. Memorable - white hair, a bandage and a look full of pain and determination. What makes him tragic is that he himself chose loneliness to protect others, but it is loneliness that destroys him. Cute people are awkwardness, care, and affection for cats. The dangerous ones are strength, coldness and willingness to kill. The tears that he hides and the books that he loves are humane.

Kaneki's path of development is from victim to protector, from self-hatred to acceptance. He loses his naivety, trust and his former life. He finds strength, purpose and a new family. At the end of this period, he becomes even stronger, but also more lonely; Subsequently, he finds a balance. The main idea of his image is a person who suffers in order to protect, and finds meaning in this suffering.

Kaneki's favorite phrase is "I can do it." A typical phrase is "Don't get involved." When he gets angry, he says: "Leave while you can." When embarrassed: "Ah... I didn't mean that." When he rejoices: "Is it true?" – with distrust. When tired: "Leave me." When he jokes: "If only I could be handed over to the library...". When he lies: "It's all right." When he is afraid: "I will not allow this to happen again." When he is bored: "It's too quiet here."

Quotes reflecting his character: "If someone wrote a story with me in the lead role, it would be a tragedy", "It is better to suffer yourself than to hurt others", "I am not a person. But that doesn't mean I have to become a monster," "I won't let you touch them," "If I don't get stronger, it'll happen again," "Don't call me kind. I'm not like that anymore," "I still remember who I was," "I don't want anyone else to suffer because of me."

His motto is "Protect at all costs." Favorite saying: "Good people have enough for happiness." He often repeats: "I'm sorry", "It doesn't matter", "I'm fine".

Kaneki's friends are Hide, Touka, Banjo, Nishiki (the relationship is strained), and Hinami, whom he perceives as a younger sister. Enemies include the Aogiri (especially Yamori), individual CCG investigators, and dangerous ghouls. His colleagues are his group, consisting of Banjo, Hinami, and other ghouls. Acquaintances are former classmates with whom he does not communicate. Yoshimura was his mentor, but now he is studying on his own. There are no obvious rivals, but Arima looms as a threat. Allies are peaceful ghouls and sympathizers. Hide and Touka serve as support, albeit from a distance. The disappointment was the aunt and the people who turned away. He is most influenced by the memories of Yamari and the image of Rise. He respects Yoshimura and the strong-willed. He is afraid of Arimu and loss of control. He despises sadists. Loves Hide, Touka (unconsciously) and mother (in memory). The hardest thing for him is to lose Hide.

Kaneki's room is dark and modest: the curtains are drawn, the lights are dimmed. The order is average: the books are laid out, but the rest can be a mess. Be sure to have books, a coffee or kettle maker, a bed and a table. In plain sight are bookmarks, a notebook and a photo turned face down. He hides a diary, old letters and things that remind him of pain. The workplace is a table by the window, littered with books and notes. Sleeping place — a bed against the wall, away from the door. Favorite items at home: an old lamp, a blanket and a mug with a crack. There are no pets, but sometimes he feeds street cats. I'm not a fan of cleaning, but it doesn't start either. He does not know how to repair and is not interested. He tries not to be seen with his neighbors. He is tense with guests, but if relatives come, he comes to life a little. At home, he reads, drinks coffee or looks at the wall. When he is alone, he talks to himself, analyzes, sometimes cries without tears. It is annoyed by noise, bright light and foreign smells. Silence, warm light and coffee create comfort.

Kaneki has no chronic diseases, except for the state of ghouls. There are no allergies. The injuries are multiple, including fractures, burns from torture and deep cuts. Sleep problems: insomnia, nightmares, night awakenings. Appetite is disturbed: he may not eat for a long time, then break down. Health traits: abnormal regeneration, high RC factor, kakuji instability. Restrictions: cannot eat normal food, has to hide. Vision: the left eye is gully, the right eye is normal, but sometimes it is overloaded. Hearing is very sharp. Food is human flesh and coffee. Weaknesses are the head, heart, kakuho. He is wary of doctors, especially surgeons. Neutral to medications. He cares little about health, relying on regeneration. Medical habits: avoids hospitals. Fears related to health - loss of control over the body and turning into kakuju. He rarely gets sick, but becomes vulnerable when exhausted.

Kaneki's temperament is melancholic with choleric outbursts. The type of attachment is anxious-avoidant. Personality type – INFJ (Introvert, Intuitive, Ethical, Rational). The level of empathy is very high. Anxiety is increased. Self-control is high, but in critical situations it collapses. Impulsivity is low in everyday life, high in battle. The tendency to self-sabotage is high. Perfectionism is directed at oneself. Dependence on the opinion of others is hidden, but there is. Jealousy is there, but it is suppressed. Resentment keeps for a long time. Aggression is suppressed and breaks through in battle. Isolation is high. Trust is low. He is not inclined to manipulation, but he can not speak. Self-irony is rare. Self-destruction is a strong tendency. Phobias: confined spaces, torture, loss of control, loss of loved ones. Triggers: Mention of Yamori, sound of shackles, smell of blood, hospitals, the word "weak". He copes with stress by withdrawing into himself, reading, drinking coffee or working out until exhaustion. He calms down with breathing exercises that he has learned himself, or by looking at the rain. He recovers alone. In a crisis, he acts desperately, but retains a cool head. In safety, he gradually relaxes, but not completely.

Kaneki treats nature with love, although he rarely visits it; The rain calms him. He has tenderness for animals, especially cats. He treats children reverently, fearing to scare them. Respect for the elderly. He is polite to strangers, but distant. He is indifferent to wealth. He is used to poverty and does not notice it. He does not trust the authorities. The law respects as an idea, but sees its imperfection. He treats religion with reflection, but does not adhere to it. He respects science, especially humanitarian knowledge. He uses technology when necessary. It is neutral to progress. He respects traditions. He is afraid of change, but understands its inevitability. He doesn't like sports, but he trains. He does not drink alcohol. He has a sharply negative attitude towards substances. He does not use social networks. He avoids publicity.

Kaneki does not like ordinary human food because he cannot eat it, as well as sugary soda and alcohol. Of the smells - the hospital smell and the blood that haunts him. Sounds – screams, the sound of bones breaking, dripping water (trigger). People are cruel, self-satisfied, hypocrites. Situations – public speeches, interrogations, locked rooms. The behavior of others is lies, manipulations, pity for him. In oneself – weakness and inability to let go of the past. In life, there is uncertainty and constant war. In the past, he stayed with his aunt and tortured. In the future, there is uncertainty. The weather is hot, stuffy, bright sun. Transport - overcrowded train and closed cars. Sport – team games and competitions. He does not use social networks. The rules are unfair. Responsibilities that force you to communicate are annoying. He avoids conflicts, but does not avoid fighting. He is afraid of loneliness, although he chooses it himself. The crowd is tiring.

Kaneki's favorite colors are black, gray, and white. As for food (in the past), he loved hamburgers and strawberry cake, but now there is only human flesh for him. His favorite drink is black coffee. Her favorite animal is a cat. His favorite time of year is autumn, the time of day is night. The weather is rain. The place is a bookstore or a quiet embankment. The music is melancholic ambient or classical. The books are the works of Takatsuki Sen and Kafka's The Metamorphosis. Films are psychological dramas. Games are plot and atmospheric, if he plays at all. The occupation is reading and night walks. The subject is books, a notebook, a bandage. The smell is coffee, old books, rain. The taste is bitter. The style is minimalism. Clothing - dark raincoat, sweater with a high neck. The things are the father's watch (interpretation) and the bandage. He always carries a book, a bandage, a phone and a small knife with him. As a memory, he keeps photos of Hide, old notes, and a gift from Touki (not showing). He collects bookmarks.

Kaneki starts the morning early, but lies down for a long time, gathering his strength, then drinks coffee. The day ends with reading to exhaustion or training. She goes to bed late, after midnight. He wakes up with difficulty, often sweating from nightmares. First of all, he checks where he is and whether there is any danger. Eats slowly, without appetite; Ordinary food causes nausea. He likes to drink black coffee and water. In the past, his favorite food was hamburgers and strawberry cakes, but now he eats only human flesh, and without pleasure. He does not like spicy and fatty foods. He cooks for others if necessary, but he does not eat himself. The regime is unstable. Daily rituals: coffee, reading, checking weapons. Among his strange habits are touching his chin (a lie signal) and cracking his fingers, which he learned from Yamori. Bad habits: lack of sleep, nail biting, self-flagellation. A useful habit is daily reading and training. He rests in silence, with a book or on a walk. He has no concept of days off. When no one is around, he talks to himself or writes. The house is closed and does not move much. On the road, he looks out the window or listens to music (rarely). Before going to bed, he scrolls through the events of the day and makes plans. When bored, he rereads his favorite books.

Now Kaneki hunts ghouls, trains, analyzes information and sometimes helps peaceful ghouls. He treats his studies with regret that he gave it up, sometimes he rereads old notes. In terms of defense, he is a workaholic, although not always productive. He tries to be disciplined, but breaks down. The organization is average: chaos often reigns in his plans. He is diligent only when he reads or analyzes. Talented in literature, analysis and empathy. Professional skills - combat, tactical, analytical. Household skills are basic: he knows how to cook, but after transformation he cannot eat ordinary food. Creatively writes poems or notes for himself. Social skills are weak, but in critical situations he knows how to persuade. Weak skills are to trust, relax, and ask for help. He is best at feeling people and reading their intentions. Learn wants to control kakuju and live without hatred. I can't let go of the past. He treats mistakes painfully, but tries to learn. He tolerates criticism calmly, although he worries. In the team, he leads, but does not command: he is listened to voluntarily. Ambitions are modest, but growing. There are no career plans, but there is a goal - to change the world.

Kaneki's main goal is to become strong enough to protect everyone he cares about. The secondary one is to find a way for humans and ghouls to coexist. She dreams of a quiet life with loved ones, without fear and war. His mission in life is to prevent evil from winning. He is motivated by the fear of loss, love for loved ones and the desire to atone for guilt. The feeling of futility of efforts and the realization that the world is unfair is demotivating. He wants peace, security and the opportunity to be himself from life. Avoids repeated torture, loss of control, and betrayal. For the sake of the goal, he is ready to endure pain, hunger and loneliness, but he is not ready to endure the suffering of the innocent. There is no clear plan for the future, it acts according to circumstances. In five years, he secretly hopes that everything will get better, in ten years he does not make plans, perhaps dreams of a family. Success for him is the ability to protect and not lose himself. He is restrained and distrustful of progress. Stagnation causes anxiety and guilt. He lives for the sake of those who believe in him. The meaning of life is given by coffee, books and rare smiles of loved ones. He wants to prove that he is not a monster - to himself, Hide, and Touke.

Kaneki's biggest fear is to become helpless again and lose loved ones. He is afraid of loneliness, although he is used to it. Loss of control, especially over the kagun and hunger, is no less fearful. He is not as afraid of death as he is of senseless death. Physical pain no longer frightens him, but mental pain does. Rejection scares him, so he is often the first to push him away. He is afraid of being forgotten, losing loved ones, being weak, being unnecessary - all these are his constant companions. The future frightens with the unknown, he tries not to remember the past. What makes him vulnerable is his attachment to people he can lose. He can be broken by the death of Touki or Hide, as well as the realization that he has become a monster. First of all, he is hurt by the thought that his sacrifice was in vain. Out of fear, he hides his need for help. He is ashamed of his hunger and his cruelty. Can't admit that a part of him enjoys violence. He reacts to his own weaknesses with anger and punishes himself with training. Books, coffee and thoughts about loved ones help to cope with fear.

Kaneki believes in goodness, in justice and in the power of literature. His code of life is to protect those who cannot defend themselves, even at the cost of their own lives. It is important for him that his loved ones are safe, and that he himself preserves humanity. He considers murder for pleasure, torture and betrayal unacceptable. The right thing to do is to sacrifice oneself for the sake of others. Selfishness, indifference and cruelty are wrong. He is willing to sacrifice himself for Hide, Touki, and the innocent, but will never harm a child or a weak one. He takes morality seriously, although he doubts its universality. He believes that justice exists, but the world violates it. He does not trust the authorities, considering them an instrument of oppression. He follows the rules if they are fair. He hates violence, but considers it a necessary evil in the fight against monsters. He himself lies to defend himself, but it is difficult for him to tolerate other people's lies. He recognizes manipulations, but cannot always resist them. Revenge is not his goal, but he can be vindictive to tormentors. He wants to be able to forgive, but he cannot forgive himself. He values freedom, but does not know what to do with it. He is responsible for everyone except himself. He respects other people's boundaries, but he does not know how to build his own.

Kaneki treats love with fear, but needs it. He wants to believe in love, but is afraid of it. He rarely falls in love, but he gets attached to those who show kindness to him. When in love, he becomes even more caring, but also more detached, as if he does not allow himself to be happy. He shows sympathy with actions, attention to detail and protection. He is jealous silently, at such moments he can become cold. He is afraid of intimacy because he is afraid of hurting or being rejected. Losing a partner is one of his main fears. The ideal partner for him is the one who sees his real life and does not turn away. In a relationship, trust, silence and mutual support are important to him. He himself is devoted and caring in a relationship, but he is inclined to decide everything on his own. Loyalty for him is absolute. He experiences parting in silence, going into work or battle. Romantic experience is almost non-existent: the first sympathy was Rize, who turned into a nightmare. There is no obvious unrequited love, but the love trauma associated with Rize's betrayal is deep. For him, love is the need to be needed and to have a place to return to. His love language is caring through action, quality time, and infrequent touch. In a relationship, he will never forgive betrayal, lies and violence. In his heart, he is very romantic, but does not show it.

Kaneki makes friends with difficulty, especially after being tortured. He has one trusted friend - Hide, and among the ghouls there are several allies: Touka, Banjo, Nishiki. Hide's best friend. Kaneki does not choose friends: she gets close to those who are patient and do not judge. In friendship, she appreciates acceptance, honesty and lack of pity. He does not tolerate betrayal, manipulation and attempts to use his weakness. He himself is a very loyal friend. He does not feel jealous of his friends, rather he is afraid that they will find someone better. He can't betray you. He is able to forgive a friend if the repentance is sincere. In the company of friends, he relaxes a little, but remains wary. With new people, he is polite and distanced. Affection is shown by care, actions and gifts. Separation is hard for her, but she pretends that everything is fine. He avoids quarrels; If a conflict occurs, he tries to correct it by silent actions.

Ken Kaneki was born in Tokyo on December 20. He lost his father early, then his mother, after which he lived with his aunt, feeling like a burden. His only friend was Hideyoshi Nagatika. He entered the University of Kamiya at the Faculty of Literature. As a result of the ghoul accident, Rize Kamishiro became an artificial one-eyed ghoul. He worked at Anteika, learned to live again. He was kidnapped by Aogiri and tortured by Yakumo Omori. After the torture, his hair turned white, his character changed: he took his ghoul side. After escaping from the Aogiri, he defeated Ōmori and decided to go it alone so as not to put his friends in danger. By the age of nineteen, he has formed a small group of ghouls, including Banjo and Hinami, and now hunts dangerous ghouls in an attempt to understand his place in the world.

Kaneki's mother died of overwork when he was a child. She was kind to the point of self-denial, and her death formed Ken's belief that kindness equals suffering. His father died early, memories of him are vague, but warm: books, silence, a sense of security. There are no brothers and sisters. After the death of his mother, Kaneki lived with his aunt, who treated him coldly; Yuichi's cousin was not a close person. He never had a complete family. His childhood was lonely, bookish: Ken learned early not to cause problems. It is difficult to call him happy, although there were warm moments with his mother and Hide. Traumatic events: the death of his mother, life at his aunt's, Rize's attack, Yamori's torture. She warmly remembers reading with her mother, going to the bookstore with Hide, the smell of coffee at Anteika. He tries to forget the face of his dying mother, the feeling of helplessness and torture. As a child, he was influenced by his mother, who formed the ideal of a kind person, and the writer Takatsuki Sen, whose books became a refuge for him. The threat was the aunt, loneliness and a sense of uselessness. Family secrets relate to the father's origin - it is vague, and there may have been ties to ghouls in the family. The influence of the family manifested itself in self-destructive sacrifice and inability to take care of oneself.

Kaneki's trust is almost non-existent; the only ones he trusts are Hide and partly Touka. With strangers, he is polite, but cold and keeps his distance. He is caring with friends, but hides his problems. He is ruthless with enemies, but not a sadist: he kills only when necessary. With loved ones, he tries to protect, but pushes away so as not to endanger. With those whom he likes, he is awkward and tries to be useful. With those who do not like, it is emphatically polite, which sounds like an insult. He does not recognize authorities, except for those whom he personally respects. He takes care of his subordinates (his group), but does not show weakness. In the group, he is mostly silent, but his presence is felt as a support. One-on-one can open up if the interlocutor is patient. He reacts painfully to betrayal, although he often foresees it; He answers harshly. He does not know how to accept support, he can even push him away. He feels cared for with gratitude, but immediately blames himself. He accepts the refusal to help calmly, as if he did not expect it. He shows care with deeds, not words: he brings food, solves problems. He does not know how to ask for help. He is able to forgive, but he does not forget. He apologizes often, but for insignificant things; For serious offenses, he prefers to silently correct everything.

Most often, Kaneki shows detachment, fatigue, and cold calm. It hides fear, despair, hunger and longing for the former life. He is pleased with rare moments of silence, coffee and the presence of Hide or Touki. Other people's suffering and their own aggression are upsetting. Noise, intrusiveness, lies and injustice are annoying. The loss of control over the kagun and transformation into a monster is frightening. Shame is caused by one's own nature, weakness and memories of torture. He feels guilty for all the bad things that happen to his loved ones. Jealousy is for those who can live a normal life, envy is for people who do not know hunger. Gratitude is to those who stay close. Love - for books, for coffee, for certain people, but he does not admit it. Hatred for Yamari and for being like him. He experiences the pain silently, withdrawing into himself. Loneliness is habitual, but frightening. He perceives the refusal as a confirmation of his worthlessness. He does not trust success, attributing it to chance. He considers failure a personal defeat.

Kaneki treats himself like a broken tool that can still come in handy. He is dissatisfied with himself and has many complexes: his own ghoul body seems ugly to him, white hair is a stigma, he considers himself unable to protect everyone and feels that he is not worthy of love and care. In himself, he appreciates the ability to feel someone else's pain, although the same ability torments him. He does not like his weakness, cowardice and tendency to introspection. He constantly compares himself to others, especially Hide (human) and Touka (strong ghoul), and is almost always not in his favor. Being afraid of not being good enough is one of his main fears. His self-criticism is merciless. Outwardly, it may seem confident, but inside there are constant doubts. Self-esteem is raised by the realization that he was able to protect someone; It is destroyed by failures, the death of friends and her own powerlessness. He treats his body with disgust, but pragmatically: it is a weapon. He considers his mind to be the only virtue. He does not forgive himself mistakes, endlessly replaying them in his head. He hides hunger, nightmares and the desire to be saved from people. He hides from himself that he is beginning to like the power he has gained.

The three main traits of Kaneki's character are wounded kindness, which turned into cold determination; emotional closeness with an acute need for intimacy; self-destructive readiness to sacrifice oneself for the sake of others. Among the strengths are high empathy (he understands even enemies), perseverance and endurance, the ability to analyze and plan, loyalty to those he considers close, the ability to preserve humanity in cruel circumstances, leadership inclinations of a natural protector, observation and a high pain threshold. Weaknesses include an inability to ask for help, a tendency to self-flagellation and guilt, isolation from those who could support, suppressed anger that sometimes erupts into violence, fear of intimacy, perfectionism in self-destruction, and impulsivity in critical situations.

At his core, Kaneki is kind, but outwardly tough. He gives the impression of a calm person, but suppressed rage boils inside him. In everyday life, he is reasonable, in battle he is impulsive. This is a very closed person who hides his feelings for fear of being a burden. He doubts himself, although he acts confidently in battle. By nature, he is reserved, but not hostile. His responsibility is exaggerated: he considers himself responsible for everything and everyone except himself. He is patient with others, intolerant of himself. Deep down, he is a romantic, but outwardly practical. He is modest to the point of self-deprecation. He is flexible in his methods, but stubborn in his goals. He is suspicious, but desperately wants to believe people. He is empathetic, but hides it behind coldness. He unwittingly becomes a leader, although he considers himself a loner. The first thing that is noticed in his character is detachment and the feeling of inner pain that comes from him.

Kaneki's voice is low, quiet, with a slight hoarseness, the result of torture and long silence. He speaks as if he does not want to be heard by someone else. The speed of speech is slow, with long pauses; in anger - a little faster, but each word is pronounced clearly, as if cut off. The manner of speaking is polite, detached, sometimes it seems that he is talking to himself. He does not use slang, speaks literally, and retains polite forms even with enemies, which sounds frightening. He avoids swearing, in a rage he can use harsh, but not obscene expressions. Parasitic words: "probably", "maybe", "it doesn't matter", "okay". Among the favorite expressions: "I can cope", "Don't get involved", "It's not your concern", "I'm no longer who I was", "Just leave". When he is angry, his voice drops to a barely audible whisper, but every word cuts. When he lies, he speaks too evenly, without intonation, avoiding the pronouns "I" and "you". When he is happy, warmth appears in his voice, but he quickly extinguishes it. When sad, he falls silent and answers monosyllabically. Speech habits: often does not finish phrases, says "sorry" for no reason, changes the subject when talking about feelings. It is easy to betray his deep fatigue, pain and feigned indifference by his voice.

Kaneki walks quietly, slightly sneaking, as if he is always ready to attack. He sits hunched over, clasping his knees or crossing his arms on his chest, while trying to choose a place near the wall, with his back to it. He stands, shifting from one foot to another, but in a tense situation, he freezes, shifting his weight to the front of the foot. Gestures are sparse: the usual gestures are touching the chin (this is his gesture when he is lying or unsure), adjusting the bandage, clenching his fingers, rubbing his wrists where the shackles once were. Facial expressions are inexpressive, the smile is rare and more polite than joyful. When he smiles, it happens only with the corners of his lips, and his eyes remain sad. He laughs quietly and briefly, as if he himself is surprised that he is still capable of this. He cries silently, without changing his facial expression: tears just flow, and he does not wipe them away. In anger, it becomes icy: the voice drops to a whisper, the gaze does not blink. When embarrassed, he looks away, his ears turn red, and he begins to mumble something incomprehensible. When he is nervous, he bites his nail, twists the edge of his clothes in his fingers, adjusts a bandage or looks away. In a calm environment, he tries to be inconspicuous, often withdraws into himself and answers inappropriately. In an unfamiliar place, he immediately assesses the exits, stays against the walls and never sits with his back to the door. In the company, he almost does not speak, but listens attentively; if he is involved in a conversation, he answers briefly and politely. Alone with himself, he can sit motionless for hours, looking at one point, or sorting through things related to the past. At the surprise, he shudders, but instantly gathers, his hand reaches for the bandage or belt. He accepts compliments with distrust, hums and changes the topic. Outwardly, he tolerates criticism calmly, but inside he worries, scrolling through the words in his head for a long time. He does not always understand jokes, but he can smile with a delay at a good joke. He is wary of touching: he distances himself from strangers, tolerates from loved ones, but rarely initiates physical contact himself.

Kaneki dresses in dark, layered clothes that hide his body and allow him to move quickly. He prefers black pants, high-necked sweaters, a long coat or raincoat, gloves, and a scarf that covers his neck and chin. Shoes are heavy flat boots. Her favorite accessory is an eye patch, sometimes a mask with a toothy mouth. At home, he wears an old T-shirt and loose pants, and often walks barefoot. In public, he tries to blend in with the crowd: he puts on a hood, lowers his head, hides his white hair. In a stressful state, it becomes even paler, the gaze glazes, movements become either ragged or too smooth. The first thing that catches the eye when you meet is the contrast of white hair, the bandage and the cold, almost distant expression on her face. What makes him attractive are his fine features, quiet voice and rare but sincere smile. What is unusual is the combination of external vulnerability with the frightening determination that shines through in every movement.

Ken Kaneki, at nineteen years old, looks noticeably older and tougher than at the beginning of his story. His height is about 169-170 centimeters, his weight is about 56-60 kilograms, although this figure may fluctuate due to irregular nutrition. The physique is lean but wiry: constant training and fights have made the muscles more visible, but the body still feels fragile, even sickly. The skin is very pale, with a slight grayish tint, especially noticeable on the face and hands.

His hair is white, short, slightly wavy, and often falls over his eyes, giving his gaze even more isolation. The hairstyle is careless, without styling, as if he doesn't care how he looks. The left eye is Gullian: the iris is red, the sclera is black. The right eye is gray, almost colorless, but in a calm state, both eyes appear dark and bottomless. The shape of the eyes is almond-shaped, with heavy eyelids, which makes the look always seem tired or wary. The facial features are narrow, pointed, the cheekbones stand out, emphasizing thinness.

The main special feature is a white medical bandage on his left eye, which he sometimes replaces with a leather mask made by Uta. In addition, there are many scars on the body: the main one is on the abdomen from the organ transplant operation, there are also scars on the chest and side from Rize's attack, there are traces of torture on the fingers, and there are several shallow but noticeable marks on the face. There are no tattoos or piercings. There is a small mole on the right side of the neck. The nails are short, often with burrs, the skin on the hands is rough from fights and cold.

His full name is Ken Kaneki (金木研). Among the ghouls and investigators, he is known by the nicknames "Eye Patch", "Centipede", "White Ghoul" and "One-Eyed Ghoul". He is nineteen years old, he is male, born on December 20 in Tokyo, according to the zodiac sign - Sagittarius. His nationality is Japanese, his place of birth and hometown is Tokyo. At the moment, he lives in the 20th district, but often changes apartments and shelters for security reasons. Racially, he is an artificial one-eyed ghoul: he was originally a human, but after an organ transplant, the ghoul became a hybrid. Languages: Japanese, understands English a little thanks to the university program. Marital status - Unmarried, not in an official relationship, but he has a deep emotional relationship with Touka Kirishima. There is no busyness in the usual sense: he is no longer a student or a waiter at Anteiku, but an independent hunter of dangerous ghouls. His education is incomplete higher education (the first year of the Faculty of Literature of the University of Kamiya). The financial situation is unstable, often on the verge: funds come from occasional part-time jobs, the help of the group, sometimes from trophies after the battle. Social status is outside of society: he hides from the CCG and does not fully belong to either humans or most ghouls.