Tokyo Ghoul

· A young guy with dark, slightly curly shoulder-length hair.
· An ordinary, unremarkable face, often hidden by thin-framed glasses.
· Slender build, looks like a typical bookworm.
· Wears simple clothes - a school uniform or jeans and a sweater.

also famous:
· Fueguchi I and II: Quinque of Kureo Mado and his daughter Akira, made from the kagune of Hinami's father. Destroyed by Kaneki.
Rotten Follow: A chainsaw-like weapon (Rinkaku type) used by Investigator Kijima.

A quinque is the primary weapon of CCG investigators, crafted from the kagune of a slain ghoul. Essentially, it's a weapon crafted from an enemy to kill other enemies. They are typically stored in cases, which is why investigators are sometimes called "case bearers."

🔧 How it works

The kagune is extracted from the kakuhou (a ghoul's special organ) and processed in CCG laboratories with the addition of a special alloy called quinque steel. The finished weapon is powered by electrical impulses that activate the kagune. However, unlike a living kagune, a quinque can no longer grow or evolve.

🗡️ Types of quinque by kagune type

The type of quinque depends on which ghoul the kagune was taken from. This affects its form and usage tactics:

· Ukaku (Wing): Often takes the form of a firearm or rapier and is excellent for long-range combat.
· Koukaku (armor): Transforms into melee weapons (swords, spears, shields). Heavy and slow, but excellent for defense and close combat.
· Rinkaku (tentacle): Often shaped like a bludgeoning weapon (such as an axe) or a flexible whip.
Bikaku (tail): The most balanced and convenient type, often given to beginners. It can be shaped like a broadsword or other weapon without sharp ends.

🦾 Advanced technologies

Chimera Quinque: A rare type created from two different kagune. It's extremely difficult to control, but in skilled hands, it becomes a powerful weapon.
Quinx: This isn't a weapon in a case, but a special program in which a quinque is implanted directly into a person's body. This "hybrid investigator" can use a kagune like a ghoul, but still eat regular food.

🏆 Famous quinques
· IXA: Kishou Arima's legendary spear-shield (Koukaku type). Can transform into a massive shield and withstand attacks from the strongest ghouls.
· Narukami: Kishou Arima's rapier (Ukaku type). When opened, it fires powerful electrical discharges and is capable of cutting through even a kakuja.
· Dojima: Amon Kotarou's heavy weapon (Koukaku-type), which he inherited from his deceased partner. It appears as a massive club/spear.

👤 Appearance

Renji is a tall man, 182 cm tall and weighing 79 kg. His most noticeable features are his silver hair and his heavy, stony gaze. He always wears a long coat and a black T-shirt, which he retained from his time in the 4th ward.

💢 Character

Renji is a calm, reserved, and taciturn man. However, this composure conceals a turbulent past:

From Vengeance to Peace: In his youth, he was a hot-tempered goom, driven by a thirst for violence and hatred for Kishou Arima, who killed his sister. This hatred led him to a reckless attack on a Reaper, which nearly cost him his life. Yoshimura saved him and invited him to join Anteiku, which helped Renji regain his composure.
· Cold Outer and Caring Inner: Despite his stern exterior, Renji genuinely cares for his friends and colleagues. He does all the dirty work at Anteiku, procuring provisions, and has taken on the secret role of protecting Touka and Ayato, ensuring they don't suffer the same fate as his sister.
👤 Appearance

Renji is a tall man, 182 cm tall and weighing 79 kg. His most noticeable features are his silver hair and his heavy, stony gaze. He always wears a long coat and a black T-shirt, which he retained from his time in the 4th ward.

💢 Character

Renji is a calm, reserved, and taciturn man. However, this composure conceals a turbulent past:

From Vengeance to Peace: In his youth, he was a hot-tempered goom, driven by a thirst for violence and hatred for Kishou Arima, who killed his sister. This hatred led him to a reckless attack on a Reaper, which nearly cost him his life. Yoshimura saved him and invited him to join Anteiku, which helped Renji regain his composure.
· Cold Outer and Caring Inner: Despite his stern exterior, Renji genuinely cares for his friends and colleagues. He does all the dirty work at Anteiku, procuring provisions, and has taken on the secret role of protecting Touka and Ayato, ensuring they don't suffer the same fate as his sister.

👤 Appearance

Kano is an elderly man with gray hair, standing 176 cm tall and weighing 72 kg. His typical appearance is that of a doctor in a white coat, light shirt, and black tie, with a friendly smile on his face designed to inspire confidence.

🎭 Personality: Two Faces

His character is revealed in two opposite hypostases:

· The Good Doctor Mask: At the beginning of the story, he is shown as a soft-hearted doctor who is willing to break the rules to save the patient and is completely trusted.
· The Mad Scientist's True Face: Behind the facade lies a sociopath and misanthrope obsessed with the idea of ​​human evolution. He views humans as a weak and hopeless species, and one-eyed ghouls as a "ray of hope" capable of breaking the "cage" that binds the world.

Kano is a master manipulator who easily manipulates the emotions of his subjects (such as Yasuhisa's sisters, who called him "Papa"), but ruthlessly abandons them when they are no longer useful. He shows no remorse for his victims.

🧬 Experiments and "Achievements"

Kano's main goal is to create artificial one-eyed ghouls. His track record in this field is terrifying:

· Prototype (Ken Kaneki): The first successful operation performed using Rize Kamishiro's kakuhou. This made Kaneki his "favorite prototype" and "ultimate creation."
· Kakuhou Farm: Kano kept Rize captive, using her as a source of donor organs for numerous experiments.
· "Eater" and "OWL" Lines: Conducted approximately 1,200 operations (mostly failed) to create an army of ghouls. The most famous successful examples of the "OWL" line were Seido Takizawa and Kotaro Amon, whom Kano considered a failure (Floppy).
Kano was associated with Aogiri Tree and the Clowns. He later even used Quinx technology to enhance the effectiveness of his experiments. His research became the driving force behind all the major tragedies and conflicts in the world of Tokyo Ghoul.

👤 Appearance

His image creates a frightening and ceremonial impression.

· Figure: A very tall man, 186 cm tall and weighing 96 kg.
· Hair and Eyes: Short white hair and red eyes, typical of a ghoul.
· Mask: The lower part of the face is hidden by a mask similar to a red iron respirator.
Clothing: He always wears a long white cloak that flutters as he moves. Interestingly, stitches are visible under his mask, resembling brainwashing marks.
💢 Character

Tatara is a business fanatic, devoid of sentimentality.

· Cold-Blooded Strategist: He views war as a logistical challenge and acts with frightening precision. He even treats allies as expendable.
· Ruthlessness: When on missions, he kills enemies without hesitation and does not tolerate disobedience to the will of the King.
· Restrained Rage: He maintains an icy calm, but loses his composure when the investigator Kosuke Houji, who exterminated his former family, is mentioned.
· Loyalty: The only one he shows respect and gentleness to is IT (The One-Eyed King).
⚔️ Powers and abilities

Possesses a SS rating or higher and abilities unique to its species.

· Kagune (Ukaku/Binkaku): Able to produce long, tail-like tentacles at great speed.
· Pseudo-Pyrokinesis (Fire Tongue): His Rc cells have mutated, allowing him to generate flames up to 4000°C, burning opponents alive.
Full Kakuja: In battle, he gains plate armor, becoming reminiscent of a lizardman. He gains additional hammer-like limbs for devastating blows. He is now stronger than his brother, who possessed the same strength.
· Speed ​​and Regeneration: Can instantly move at super speed and withstand a direct hit from a quinque.

💢 Character

She's a product of a cruel world. Born from the union of a human and a ghoul, she survived from childhood in the 24th District, where there was no room for weakness.

Cold Cynicism: She doesn't believe in kindness because the world has only shown her cruelty. She despises the system that made her a monster.
Sadist: She kills both humans and ghouls without hesitation, delighting in the suffering of her enemies. In combat, she can cut off an enemy's leg to make their wounds "match" those of another character.
· Manipulator: She masterfully plays on the weaknesses of her victims, presses on psychological triggers and obtains information without even using physical force.
Misanthrope: She sees no point in living among humans. Her only goal is to create a world where ghouls can't hide.
Tragic Vulnerability: Despite her cold exterior, she becomes attached to Kaneki, seeing him as a kindred spirit. She admits to liking him and even offers to help him, even though they are supposed to be enemies.
She is one of the strongest ghouls in the universe (SSS rating). Her strength is based on a colossal amount of Rc cells and unique control over her kagune.

· Ukaku-type Kagune: She inherited it from her father, Kuzen Yoshimura. She can change the weapon's form at will:
· Wing: Basic form for firing crystallized fragments at long range.
· Muscle Blade: A sturdy sword, slightly longer than an arm, used in close combat.
· Massive Limbs: Her kagune can take the form of grotesque tentacles with multiple talking mouths and eyes. She generates shapes to suit her imagination and mood.
Kakuja: In her final form, she becomes a monstrous monster with massive armor and extra limbs. Her kakuja is so powerful that even Arima has difficulty defeating it.
Regeneration: Capable of recovering even from fatal wounds. Her Rc cells operate at peak capacity, allowing her to survive in the most hopeless situations.

After turning into a ghoul:

· My hair has turned completely grey and is uncombed, sticking out in all directions.
· The skin became pale, almost gray, and there were dark circles under the eyes.
· The lips turned black, the eyes turned yellow with vertical pupils (like a mad predator).
· The clothes are torn, and in their place is partial armor made of kagune.
· In battle, it becomes covered in a black crust (an incomplete kakuja), and massive tentacles, similar to the limbs of an insect, grow from its back.
· Appears like a possessed madman who has lost his human form.
💢 Character

Before torture:

· Ambitious, proud, wanted to prove his worth.
· He envied Amon and considered him too soft.
· He was convinced that ghouls were simply monsters and should be destroyed without mercy.
· Dreamed of becoming the “ideal investigator” and gaining recognition.

After transformation:

He completely lost his mind. His personality was fractured—he would cry, laugh, and then fly into a rage.
He became obsessed with proving his strength. He wanted to destroy everyone stronger than him—Amon, Kaneki, even Tatara.
· His motivation was reduced to a mad rage and a desire to be a “winner.”
· In rare moments of clarity, he remembered his mother and his human life, but this only increased his pain.
As an artificial ghoul (after Kano's experiments):

One-handed Scythe Blade (Ukaku): In its base form, its kagune wraps around its right hand, transforming into a large, scythe-like blade that is used for slashing attacks in combat.
· Shard Throwing: In addition to its blade form, his Ukaku can fire volleys of razor-sharp Rc crystals, making it dangerous at medium range as well. Even in its kakuji form, it grows additional blades from its shoulders.
· Incomplete Kakuja: In battle, covers his body in partial armor made of black crystals, increasing his defense and strength.
· Speed ​​and regeneration: Has become incredibly fast and resilient, capable of recovering from serious injuries.
· Loss of control: In moments of rage, his strength increases many times over

👤 Appearance and character

Appearance: A tall, muscular man with short dark red or brown hair and a stern gaze. At the beginning of the story, he wears a formal uniform or armor. After transforming into a ghoul, his appearance becomes more gaunt, his hair turns gray, and in place of his right hand, he wears a creepy kagune in the form of a three-fingered, bladed limb.
Personality: He embodies an unwavering, almost fanatical sense of justice. His primary goal is to protect people from ghouls, so that no one becomes an orphan like himself. He is stern, determined, principled, and willing to work overtime to achieve his goals. His respect for his mentor, Kureo Mado, and admiration for Kishou Arima have greatly shaped his personality. Later, after becoming a ghoul, he maintains this moral compass even as he fights against his former allies.

As a CCG investigator (pre-story):
Amon favored heavy weaponry due to his physical strength. His arsenal included:

· Dojima: A heavy club/spear-shaped koukaku-kuinke created from the kagune of his deceased classmate.
· Kura: Mado's Legacy - A powerful two-handed sword that could split into two blades.
· Arata II Proto: Armor created from ghoul kakuji that covered the body from head to toe, increasing strength and speed
As a ghoul (after Kano's experiments):
After being captured by the Aogiri Tree, Amon became a test subject for Dr. Kano and was transformed into an artificial one-eyed ghoul. He is considered a "failed specimen" because his kagune remained uncontrollable for a long time, but his abilities are prodigious:

· Ukaku Kagune: Received from Yoshimura (Owl), allows the use of crystal projectiles for long-range combat.
Arm Kagune: His lost right arm has been regenerated into a three-fingered limb with a long blade in place of the fingers.

Noro is a "kagune monster." His power is based on regeneration and a unique kagune:

Superhuman Regeneration: This is his signature trait. He regenerates at a level unachievable by ordinary ghouls. He has regenerated after being decapitated, severed, and torn apart. His regenerative abilities have been compared to those of the autonomous humanoids of the CCG.
Kagune (Bikaku-type): His kagune is incredibly powerful and versatile, resembling tentacles. In its base form, it's a massive lamprey-like tail with a toothy mouth, capable of biting people and even swallowing food. He can split it into multiple tentacles for maneuvering and attacking.
Kakuja: Noro possesses a Kakuja form that is only released after his body is destroyed. From his decapitated torso emerges a monstrous construct of four massive tentacles with multiple fanged mouths, which continues to fight and destroy enemies.

👤 Appearance

Noro appears as a creepy giant with an unnaturally calm and threatening aura.

· Figure: A very tall and powerful ghoul. His physique is hidden beneath a long, dark coat, which, like his flesh, is capable of regeneration.
Hair: He has long black hair that he wears in a ponytail. After the time jump to :re, the ponytail becomes noticeably thicker and longer. In the anime, his hair is sometimes depicted with a reddish tint.
Mask: His signature look is a white mask depicting a large, toothy mouth. It covers almost his entire face, leaving only small slits for his nostrils.
Details: Noro has black nails (like Kaneki's after being tortured). One of the most terrifying details is revealed later: beneath his mask, he has a mummified face with no eyes or nose. Essentially, he's a reanimated corpse.
Noro is the embodiment of deathly silence. He never speaks (until his very last moments) and seems to communicate only through his actions. His behavior is unpredictable: he can ignore enemies or instantly lash out with brutal aggression. He also carries an alarm clock—when it rings, he leaves the battlefield without explanation, suggesting a strict "regime."
His past is a tragedy. He was once a kind ghoul named Noroi, to whom Kuzen Yoshimura entrusted his young daughter, Eto. He raised her. However, he was later killed by members of the mysterious organization "V."
The now-mature Eto, possessing incredible power, revived him as a living weapon using her own kagune. Thus, Noroi became Noro—a mute monster who had lost his mind and who obeyed only his "daughter."
Noro is a "kagune monster." His power is based on regeneration and a unique kagune:
Superhuman Regeneration: This is his signature trait. He regenerates at a level unachievable by ordinary ghouls. He has regenerated after being decapitated, having his torso severed, and being torn apart. His regenerative abilities have been compared to those of the autonomous humanoids from the CCG.

👤 Appearance

Yamori is a large man with intimidating dimensions: 186 cm tall and weighing 101 kg. His build is massive and muscular, giving him the appearance of a wrestler or heavyweight.

· Face: Narrow, piercing eyes with vertical pupils (like a predator's). He has wide cheekbones and a massive jaw.
Hair: His signature style is slicked-back, light-blond (almost white) hair. In the prequel Tokyo Ghoul: Jack, it was black, but after his torture at Cochlea, it turned completely white.
Clothing: In everyday life, he prefers a white suit with a dark red shirt, giving him the appearance of a crime boss. In combat, he wears a hockey mask (a nod to Jason Voorhees) and a black trench coat.
Yamori wasn't born a sadist. He was once an ordinary Goom who was captured by the CCG and sent to Kohlei Prison. There, interrogators tortured him, including with the "cage"—a special device that turned torture into an endless cycle of pain. It was there that he completely broke down.

To survive mentally, he adopted the methods of his tormentors and took on the role of executioner. After escaping Cochlea, he became someone feared even by other ghouls—a merciless sadist who derives pleasure from the pain of others. His nickname, "Jason," is a reference to a maniac from the movies, and he wears it with pride.
Kagune: A type of bikaku—a semi-liquid tail with a sharp tip. He uses it as a melee weapon and as a torture instrument.
Half-Kakuja: Yamori is one of the few who has achieved the state of an incomplete kakuja. In battle, he becomes partially armored, becoming even more dangerous.
Yamori is a classic narcissistic sadist with elements of psychopathy.

Aogiri Tree is the most powerful and radical ghoul organization in the Tokyo Ghoul world, openly challenging both humans and other ghouls.

It was founded with the ambitious goal of overthrowing humanity and establishing the superiority of ghouls as the dominant species.

👑 Leadership and strength

The organization's driving force was the mysterious One-Eyed King. Key roles in the hierarchy were played by Tatara and Noro (second-in-command), as well as Eto (writer Sen Takatsuki), who was not only the leader but also considered the most dangerous ghoul in the SSS rankings. The organization consisted of several hundred ghouls ranging from C to A rank, as well as a number of "special soldiers" with colossal strength.

⚔️ Ideology and influence

The Aogiri believed in Social Darwinism: the weak should serve the strong, and attempts to leave the organization were punishable by death. Their bases were located in the 11th ward and later on Rushima Island.

It was this "Aogiri Tree" that kidnapped Ken Kaneki to turn him into its soldier. The organization actively collaborated with the mad scientist Dr. Kano, providing him with materials to create artificial one-eyed ghouls (like Takizawa).
important members:
Kotaro Amon
Seido Takizawa
Ginshi Shirazu
Ayato Kirishima
Noro
Yamori (Jason)
Tatar
This is Yoshimura
🔬 Allies and scientists

Dr. Kano is a mad scientist who created artificial one-eyed ghouls for Aogiri (he betrayed them at the end).
Mado (Kureo) - posthumously his research was used by Aogiri (he was not a member).

Chimera: An extremely rare type where a ghoul is born with two different types of kagune. This allows for greater versatility in combat. The prime example is Hinami Fueguchi, whose kagune combines traits of both koukaku and rinkaku.
Kakuja: This isn't a new type, but a condition where the kagune covers the entire body like armor, turning the ghoul into a massive monster. This occurs when a ghoul gains too many Rc cells, causing them to spiral out of control. Kakuja is a greatly enhanced kagune. There are different stages of kakuja, and the further you progress, the more uncontrollable your condition becomes, leading to loss of sanity. However, different ghouls have different kakujas: some are enormous monsters, while others are giant knight-like monsters.
• Monster Kagune: Monstrous Kagune, a new type, simply a synthesis of different types of Kagune at once, not separately but together
example: Noro

📍 Ukaku (Shining Wing)
Kakuho location: in the shoulder area.
Shape: Most often resembles wings or crystallized growths.
Stats: The lightest and fastest type. Ideal for high-speed attacks at both close and long range. Ghouls of this type can launch projectiles by crystallizing their own RC cells.
Weakness: They drain their RC cells quickly, so they are not suitable for prolonged battles.
Examples: Touka and Ayato Kirishima.

🛡️ Koukaku (Shining Armor)
Location of kakuho: in the area of ​​the shoulder blades.
Form: solid, metal-like. Takes the form of bladed weapons (swords, shields).
Characteristics: The most durable and dense type. Possesses the highest protective properties.
Weakness: Due to its high density, the kagune is very heavy and slow.
Examples: Shu Tsukiyama, Hinami Fueguchi (see Chimera).

🩵 Bikaku (Shining Tail)
Location of the kakuho: in the coccyx area.
Shape: resembles a tail with a pointed end.
Traits: Balanced, the "golden mean." Possesses good speed, attack, and defense.
Weakness: Doesn't have any obvious weaknesses, but doesn't excel at anything other types.
Examples: Kureo Mado (Akira's father, half-breed investigator).

🦑 Rinkaku (Shining Scales)
Location of kakuho: in the lumbar region.
Shape: Similar to scaly tentacles, semi-liquid and flexible.
Characteristics: They have the highest regeneration rate, as their cells replicate quickly. They are very powerful in attack.
Weakness: Due to the weak connection between cells, this is the most fragile type of kagune.
Examples: Ken Kaneki.

At the beginning of the story, she's abrupt, hot-tempered, and even rude, but if you get close to her, she's incredibly shy, gentle, tender, affectionate, and deeply passionate. This stems from the difficulties of leading a double life and a tragic past—her family was destroyed by CCG investigators, and she was forced to survive alone. Behind this tough exterior lies a vulnerable and lonely girl who, despite her hatred of humans, desperately tries to cling to a "human" life—going to school and working at the Anteyku café.
Hair: She has short purple hair that barely reaches her shoulders at the beginning of the story. She has dark eyes.
Figure: Height: 156 cm, weight: 45 kg. She looks like an ordinary, pretty girl, hard to suspect of being Gulya; a slender, beautiful girl with a complex personality. She's 16 years old.
· Clothing: In everyday life, she wears a school uniform or a waitress uniform, and in her free time, she prefers clothes in a more “boyish” style.
· Camouflage: When she goes hunting, she wears a long cloak, a pink wig, and a rabbit mask, which is why she received the nickname "White Rabbit".

A very strong investigator, he is over 40 years old, with ash-gray hair, dark eyes, and a good athletic body (muscles are visible, but there is no strong relief).
a superhuman, equal in speed to Ghouls, and slightly in strength, nicknamed "White Death"
Cool-headed and calculating in combat. Analyzes the situation before rushing into battle.

He respects and honors the memory of his fallen colleagues. For example, Arima once reprimands Itsuki Maruda for speaking unflatteringly about the late Mado after his death.

The ability to connect and befriend people. For example, after taking charge of Haise Sasaki, Arima develops a genuine attachment to him, teaching him everything he knows and interacting kindly with him in his free time.

Self-hatred for the fact that all his actions amounted to taking the lives of others. Arima sincerely wanted to end this, even at the cost of his own life, hoping to one day fall in battle at the hands of a strong opponent.

16 years old, Touka's (white rabbit's) younger brother, height 176, thin build, dark hair, dark eyes
Arrogant, impudent, and hot-blooded. He's usually shown with a sullen, sometimes even evil, grin on his face. He has a habit of kicking people. He's nicknamed "Black Rabbit" because of his black rabbit mask.

Ayato is more cruel than his sister, but admits to being much kinder than the other leaders of Aogiri Tree. He firmly believes in the concept of "the strong survive and the weak perish," which he developed after the death of his mother and later his father.

Three years later, Ayato's character undergoes a change. He becomes more forgiving and calm, and his attitude toward his subordinates also changes. Ayato is always ready to offer guidance or advice to his followers, and also leads them judiciously during major operations.

Despite his sadistic nature, he values ​​his sister and tries to take care of her.

A guy 28-30 years old who dresses elegantly, in purple, height 181, slightly athletic build (no muscle definition, but a body honed by fights)
An arrogant, narcissistic, and powerful predator, he strives to obtain and consume the finest and most delicious food, proving to himself that he is the top of the food chain.

At the beginning of the anime, Tsukiyama appeared confident, friendly, and intelligent, but this was only a mask that hid his eccentric, cruel, and selfish nature.

Despite his poor social skills, he sometimes showed genuine concern for people he valued. For example, he tried to cheer Kaneki up after his breakdown in Kanou's lab, and brought flowers to cheer up Hinami Fueguchi when she was feeling down.

Over the course of the story, Tsukiyama's personality undergoes significant changes as a result of his encounter with Kaneki's group and the subsequent prolonged depression. After emerging from this depression, he demonstrates significant maturity: he becomes more humble and recognizes the importance of his family and friends.

A slightly attractive guy, 174 cm tall, slightly athletic build (no muscle definition, but not fat, good body from a biological point of view)
A diligent and gifted 17-year-old student, he is insensitive, bordering on insulting, and rude to others.

A cautious individual who craves trust from those he cares about. After his sister was betrayed by a human, Nishiki loses his trust in people.

He's arrogant and irritable, and doesn't like it when teenagers talk to him. He doesn't like ghouls invading his neighborhood, and he's also hostile to other ghouls.

He loves his girlfriend, Kimi Nishino, very much. After she accepts him despite being a ghoul, Nishiki begins to cherish her more than anything else, and also regains some of his lost trust in people.

He can be selfless, risk-taking, and surprisingly thoughtful. He often cares for his friends, using sarcastic undertones to mask his concern.

A 27-year-old guy, 179 centimeters tall, with a thin and slightly athletic build (it's obvious he watches his figure, but there's no muscle definition).
owner of HySy ArtMask Studio, where he creates masks for ghouls and humans.

Some of Uta's character traits:
He communicates affably with other characters and seems friendly.

The facial expression almost never changes.

Sometimes teases and scares people in funny ways.

His skillful hypocrisy - his behavior in public - is nothing more than another mask.

In his youth, Uta was a sadistic savage, and although the narrative tries to convince the reader that he left that way of life behind, this is far from the case.

After Uta's affiliation with the Clown Masks gang is revealed, it becomes clear that Uta hasn't changed at all, but has only become better at hiding his true nature.

A young girl, a sweet little girl, 145 centimeters tall, with a slender figure but already quite good feminine curves, light brown hair, dark eyes
A thirst for knowledge. Hinami loved to read to learn, despite not being allowed to attend school.

Caring for others. Hinami cared deeply for Touka, constantly expressing sadness and concern over her misfortunes.

Pacifist nature. Hinami had no intention of avenging her mother and father, despite loving them dearly.

Courage and resilience. Hinami demonstrated a willingness to face danger head-on to protect her loved ones.

Emotional depth. Hinami often struggled with her emotions and past traumas.

Over time, due to the experiences and activities of the CCG, Hinami's behavior became calmer, more collected and somewhat detached. She is about ten years old.

a beautiful girl of 17 years old, with long brown hair and cute facial features
Positive traits
Compassion and understanding. Kimi is able to accept Nishiki, despite his being a ghoul, and understand the feelings of others.
Idealism. She believes in love and acceptance, not fear or prejudice.
Emotional Support. Although Kimi isn't the central figure in the conflict, her presence has an impact on Nishiki: she provides emotional support, which gives him strength and purpose.
Deep thinking and strong values. Kimi's decision to stay close to Nishiki demonstrates her strong commitment to values ​​and deep thinking about what's truly important to her.
Idealism about the world. Kimi believes that humans and ghouls can coexist if there is mutual trust and understanding.

Negative traits
Secrecy. After learning that Nishio was a ghoul, Kimi didn't reveal his secret and even hid it from others, despite the fact that by law (ghouls are enemies of humanity) this is considered a more serious crime than aiding and harboring a common criminal.

Fear of not having a unique identity. Kimi fears not having a unique identity or meaning, which causes her to avoid certain situations or behaviors that trigger this fear.

A kind and honest man over 55 years old. He displays wisdom and responsibility, acting as a reliable ghoul who is willing to go to great lengths for his subordinates.

As the head of the Anteiku organization, Yoshimura is not afraid to assert his authority, but his demands on the other members seem quite acceptable and do not cause any outrage on their part.

In the past (when he went by the name "Kuzen"), Yoshimura was a lone wolf. He avoided others and closed his heart to everyone he encountered. He hated his ghoul nature, seeing it as a curse that condemned him to kill again and again just to survive.

After meeting Ukina, Yoshimura's character began to change for the better. Thanks to his relationship with Ukina, he decided to create Anteiku and develop his idea of ​​helping people and ghouls who suffer the same way he did in the past.

Because of his values, Yoshimura follows a different path from both humans and ghouls, refusing to kill anyone. For this reason, during the attack on the CCG 2nd District Headquarters and the assault on the Aogiri hideout, he doesn't kill anyone, only injuring those who attacked him.

— Nerima 20th district in Tokyo.
As in other parts of the city, the local neighborhoods are divided by the ghouls into their hunting grounds. Compared to other ghoul-controlled areas, relative peace reigns here.
Since the rate of ghoul attack incidents in the area is relatively low, the CCG headquarters largely ignores the twentieth district.
Amon Kotaro believes that the investigators at headquarters are underestimating the ghouls here.

Places:
• Anteyku
• Kami University
• Restaurant Tolstushka
• Kiyomi High School
• Library of the 20th district
• Kano General Hospital
• CCG 20th District Branch

Edogawa is the 23rd ward of Tokyo. It's primarily known for the Ghoul Detention Center located there. Aogiri Tree was deliberately provoked and created a dangerous situation in the 11th ward to distract the CCG and bolster their ranks with ghouls freed from Kokuria.

Places:
• Ghoul Detention Center
— The 1st ward resembles Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward. It's the main ward of Tokyo, home to all the main CCG facilities.

This area is considered uninhabitable for ghouls. It houses the CCG Academy, where future ghoul investigators are trained, as well as a laboratory that conducts cutting-edge research on ghoul weapons. It is here that new quinques are created from ghoul kagune.

Places:
• CCG Head Office
• CCG Academy
• CCG Laboratory Department

— The 24th District is the conventional name for the tunnels and underground structures that run beneath the entire city and are used by ghouls for communications and disposal of bodies.

It is also home to the most dangerous ghouls, making the 24th ward the most dangerous sector in Tokyo, both for ordinary people and for investigators.
All members of Aogiri Tree hail from the underground tunnels of the 24th Ward; it was also here that the organization was founded by the One-Eyed King. The 24th Ward later becomes a haven for the Goat and ghouls fleeing the massive purge of Tokyo orchestrated by CCG Director Kichimura Washu.

Places:
• Anteiku (one of the secret passages)
• V14
• F124

Shibuya is Tokyo's 13th ward. It's known as one of the most dangerous areas of Tokyo, even for ghouls themselves. Such dangerous ghouls as "Jason" and "Lantern" lived there. Later, the locals were terrorized by the "Skull Gang."
The spin-off Tokyo Ghoul: Jack takes place here. The one-shot Gaiden Joker also takes place in this area.

At the moment, District 13 is completely cleared of ghouls.

Places:
• Seishin High School
• Salon
• Hospital in the 13th district
• Construction site of the 13th district (gathering place for powerful ghouls)
• District 13 CCG Branch.

"Hybrids born naturally are extremely rare. According to Itori, the chances of conception are low, and the fetus usually dies during pregnancy."

• If the mother is human, the child does not receive the substances necessary for survival and dies of hunger; to nourish the fetus, the woman must resort to cannibalism, feeding on human flesh.
• Even if the mother decides to become a cannibal, the chances of giving birth to a one-eyed ghoul remain extremely low. As a rule, in such cases the child is born half-human.
• If the mother is a ghoul, her body may mistake the fetus for food and digest it. The risk of this increases if the mother uses a kagune.

— Hybrids are called "one-eyed ghouls" due to the presence of a kakugan in one eye, which distinguishes them from normal ghouls, who have a kakugan in both eyes.

The narrative notes that some individuals possess a mixed scent of human and ghoul, distinguishing them from purebred members of their species and making them more "attractive" to certain ghouls. For example, Ken Kaneki possessed a scent that certain individuals could not distinguish from normal, while his scent was virtually indistinguishable from human.

It is currently unknown whether all hybrids possess this trait. Their blood and flesh are also considered somewhat tasty, making one-eyed ghouls potential victims of cannibalism. According to Dr. Shiba, the more mutilation and damage a half-ghoul or quinx sustains, the more their basic abilities will increase due to the spread of Rc channels throughout the individual's body.

Rumors claim that one-eyed ghouls are inherently much stronger than regular ghouls, thanks to their hybrid physiology, even without deliberate development. All specimens (except Furuta and Nashiro) demonstrated significant increases in their abilities and even evolved to a (semi-)kakuja form in a short period of time.

Physically, their bodies are identical to those of normal ghouls, possessing the same resistance to damage and the ability to use a kagune. They are also capable of drinking water and coffee, as well as feeding on human/ghoul flesh. Yoshimura has been observed eating regular human food; whether she suffered any negative effects or was allergic to the food is unknown. As a rule, one-eyed ghouls tend to be cannibalistic, preferring to feed on other ghouls.

There are two ways to create such a hybrid: natural (by mating a ghoul man (or woman) and a human woman (or man)) and artificial (surgical, which involves transplanting a ghoul's kakuho into the human body).

Anteiku (あんていく) is a small coffee shop in the 20th ward. Anteiku is also a peaceful organization of ghouls who feed exclusively on those who commit suicide or suffer accidents. The coffee shop provides essential assistance to ghouls who are unable to find food for themselves.

In addition to the first and second floors, the building contains a hidden basement where frozen human flesh is stored. There's also a hidden passage to the 24th District.

Due to Anteiku's influence, the 20th ward is considered the most law-abiding of the others, and is therefore ignored by the CCG.

By unspoken agreement, the ghouls refrain from hunting people visiting the cafe.

Staff:
• Yoshimura (manager)
• Angie Koma (waiter)
• Kaya Irimi (waitress)
• Ken Kaneki (part-time waiter)
• Nishiki Nishio (waiter)
• Roma Khoyto (waitress)
• Touka Kirishima (part-time waitress)
• Renji Yomo (information gathering, body search, former waiter)
• Hetare (parrot, pet)

female investigators:
Akira Mado (21-24 years old): 164 cm tall, pale blonde hair (ash-green in the anime, becomes two-toned with pink in :re), violet eyes (gray-green in the anime), slender build. Quincy shield, constantly serious
Hairu Ihei (21): 160 cm tall, short pink hair, pink eyes (slightly clouded due to partial blindness), and a slight build. She has a perpetually sleepy expression and soft gaze, but her fighting style against ghouls is deadly. Her quinquennies, a huge white spear, and she is the top student of the Arima. Her attire is the basic white CCG uniform.
· Ayumu Hogi (age unknown): height about 140-150 cm (the shortest), long, careless, waist-length light hair that hides her face, youthful facial features, freckles, fragile build.
· Chin-Li Xiao (19-25 years old): height 167 cm, long dark hair (exact color not specified), eyes (not described), athletic/athletic build.

The Ghoul Countermeasures Bureau (CCG, abbreviated as "Commission of Counter Ghoul" or Ghoul Countermeasures Bureau), formerly known as the Counter Ghoul Institution, is a federal agency founded by Daikichi Washuu and tasked with investigating ghoul-related crimes. The CCG's legal basis for prosecution is the Counter-Ghoul Law. Its headquarters are located in the 1st ward.

Ghouls typically refer to investigators as Doves due to the CCG's distinctive emblem.

For a long time, Tsuneyoshi Washu was the chairman of the CCG, but now it is Kichimura Washu.
male investigators:

1. Kureo Mado
2. Kotaro Amon
3. Yukinori Shinohara
4. Iwao Kuroiwa
5. Mogan Tanakamaru
6. Kosuke Hoji
7. Take Hirako
8. Keijin Furuta
9. Hayato Fueguchi
10. Seido Takizawa
11. Ryoji Fuwa
12. Kazuo Yoshimura
13. Tsuneyoshi Washu (Director)
14. Yoshitoshi Washiu (Matsuri)
15. Mikael (male, German investigator)
16. Amano (from the very beginning, assistant department head)
17. Uchida (Head of Department)
18. Hachikawa (squad leader)
19. Tomoe (mentioned in the manga)
20. Yamamoto (cameo)
21. Kusak (British investigator)
22. Hogan (American investigator)

Ghouls can live either as isolated hermits, hidden from the public eye, or as ordinary people. Living among humans is like a tightrope walk, given their biology and social skills.
If they become active in hunting or fall under the CCG's suspicion, investigators have every right to kill them upon encounter.

Hunting ghouls are recognized and identified as fugitives. Because ghouls have limited resources due to their unique body structure and diet of human flesh, they can live practically penniless, like vagabonds. However, such a life is typically extremely uncomfortable, just like it would be for a normal human.
However, if a ghoul gets a job and is building a career, the salary can be spent on other needs, since there is no need to spend money on food.

To fool others and appear normal, they may pretend to eat ordinary human food. However, they then induce vomiting, lest they end up weakening their bodies by eating human food.

Since ghouls are only capable of consuming human flesh, they are extremely strict about the territorial distribution of their "hunting grounds," where they can hunt without warning. Whether or not to consume humans depends entirely on the ghoul: some prefer to be scavengers, feeding on the bodies of those already dead (of natural causes). Other ghouls deliberately hunt humans, like predatory animals, believing that by eating "lowly" humans, the lives of others are improved. However, there are also individuals who are willing to devour everyone indiscriminately.

Ghouls, mired in excess food, after eating many humans develop a superficial view of the value of life, viewing the human species as cattle raised for later consumption.

— Ghouls can be killed by injecting them with Rc-depressants or forcing them to eat normal human food, which will weaken their physical condition and allow them to inflict damage with normal objects such as guns, knives, or swords.

It is also mentioned that a ghoul can be killed by decapitation, but what specific instrument other than a quinque or another ghoul's kagune can be used to decapitate it is not specified.

— The concentration of Rc cells in the bodies of ghouls is 10 times higher than in humans.
On average, a human's RC level is around 200-500, while for ghouls this parameter fluctuates between 1000 and 8000.

They possess a special organ called a kakuhou, which stores Rc cells, which then pierce the skin and are released, taking the form of a kagune. The kagune is a rigid, muscle-like hunting organ. Depending on the type of Rc cells, the kagune can take the form of a pair of wings, tentacles, a tail, or weapons resembling a blade, drill, or auger. Furthermore, ghouls who practice cannibalism can develop an anomalous kagune, which takes the form of armor covering the body.

Another distinctive feature of ghouls is their kakugan, which appears as a red pupil surrounded by black sclera. The kakugan can manifest at the ghoul's will, during starvation, or when using a kagune. Although ghouls prefer human flesh, they often devour each other. Ghoul meat is considered tough and disgusting, but it is a valuable alternative source of nutrition, increasing Rc cell concentration and leading to a mutation that strengthens the kagune.

In addition to a strengthened kagune, cannibal ghouls gain armor covering their bodies, turning them into kakuja.

Although ghouls are immune to damage from common human materials, their bodies are still vulnerable to damage to the mucous membranes. For example, their nostrils, ears, and lips can be easily pierced, as evidenced by Uta's piercing.

Currently, nothing is known about the origins of ghouls. There are no reliable sources indicating how ghouls developed or where they came from.

— Particularly talented ghouls are able to choose a target search vector when they are tasked with identifying one specific target, and analyze and collect data even from audio recordings, listening to them all at once.

Ghouls with such skills are highly prized among their fellow organizations, as they provide them with a significant strategic advantage during large-scale operations and battles by acting as coordinators (such as Kaya Irimi or Hinami Fueguchi).

In terms of the rate of physical growth and development, ghouls are identical to humans, which allows them to blend into human society.

Ghouls possess superior physical abilities, making them far stronger than the average human: with a powerful strike, they can launch a person into the air or pierce their body. Furthermore, their leaps can reach heights of several meters. Under normal conditions, ghouls possess a high regenerative capacity. Minor wounds and fractures heal within hours; more serious wounds heal within a few days if the ghoul has an adequate supply of food.

Furthermore, a ghoul's body is stronger than most other materials. For example, if you try to stab a ghoul with a regular knife, only the metal blade will be damaged. Damaging a ghoul's body is not easy, and only the sharpest and strongest tools are suitable. Ghouls can also be damaged by applying sufficient force (for example, when beams fall on Rize Kamishiro, they crush her with their weight).

Ghouls possess more advanced senses than humans, and these abilities can vary greatly from individual to individual. They can smell humans or meat from afar, and can also distinguish between humans and ghouls by smell.
In addition, hearing helps some ghouls hear individual steps from a great distance and thus learn how many people are moving and where.

In rare cases, individual specimens stand out even among their fellows. Their sensory abilities extend far beyond the average and can cover large areas, from a neighborhood to several city blocks. This also allows them to gather information about the area they are listening in: they can determine a body's mass by the sound of footsteps, identify its clothing by its timbre, assess the environment by the reflection and vibrations of sound waves, and determine the nature of a creature by its heartbeat.

— Ghouls (喰種, gūru, translated into English as "eating species") are a carnivorous and cannibalistic species, capable of feeding only on humans or other ghouls. They are as similar to humans as possible: they generally have the same external appearance and equally developed intelligence, but their diet, mentality, and internal structure differ slightly from those of humans.

In rare cases, human and ghoul individuals are able to produce offspring, and ghoul organs can be transplanted (with a low chance of success) into a human body.

Because of their diet, ghouls are persecuted by the CCG and are denied any rights in human society, including the right to life.

Besides water and coffee, ghouls can only feed on human flesh or the flesh of other ghouls. Ghouls' taste buds also differ from those of humans, causing the taste of ordinary food to cause disgust and nausea.
But if a ghoul tries to eat something from human food, it will subsequently experience a strong urge to vomit.

Forcing himself to eat such food will lead to physical deterioration. Ghouls, unlike humans, don't need to feed frequently. They can survive on only one or two months.

However, some ghouls eat much more frequently for pleasure. A prime example is Shu Tsukiyama, who became fixated on eating Kaneki Ken to satisfy his curiosity about the taste of half-ghoul flesh.

When a ghoul is in a state of extreme hunger, they experience monstrous headaches and lose their minds, leaving their body driven solely by instinct. To satisfy their hunger, they will attempt to attack any source of human flesh, even their closest friends. Touka Kirishima describes a ghoul's hunger as "a living hell."

Although ghouls can survive for two months without human flesh, some are capable of devouring up to eleven people at once in a short period of time. These ghouls are also known as "devourers."

The story takes place in an alternate version of Tokyo, where humans coexist with ghouls—creatures that look human but can only survive by feeding on human flesh. Ghouls live among the human population in secret, concealing their true nature to avoid persecution by the authorities.