Ken Kaneki ( tokyo ghoul ) Wiki, Height, Age, Quotes, Story, Wallpaper 4k

Ken Kaneki, an anime character with red eyes, sits atop a building, gazing thoughtfully into the distance.
Ken Kaneki ( tokyo ghoul ) Wiki, Height, Age, Quotes, Story, Wallpaper 4k

Ken Kaneki, the one-eyed ghoul from Tokyo Ghoul, has devoured millions of hearts with his tragic transformation, unyielding survival instinct, and quest for identity in a world of hunters and hunted. From a bookish college student to the One-Eyed King leading the ghoul revolution, Kaneki’s journey is a raw exploration of humanity’s fragility.

Who is Ken Kaneki?

Ken Kaneki is the main protagonist of Sui Ishida’s Tokyo Ghoul (manga 2011–2014) and its sequel Tokyo Ghoul:re (2014–2018). Introduced in chapter 1 and episode 1 of the anime (2014), he’s a university student who becomes the first artificial one-eyed ghoul after a horrific accident. His dual life as human and monster drives the series’ themes of coexistence and identity.

Ken Kaneki ( tokyo ghoul ) Wiki

Full NameKen Kaneki (金木 研) / Haise Sasaki (佐々木 琲世, alias in :re)
Nickname / AliasEyepatch, Black Reaper, One-Eyed King
Age18 (Tokyo Ghoul start) → 19 (Aogiri arc) → 21–23 (:re) → ~27 (2025 epilogue)
GenderMale
Date of BirthDecember 20
Blood TypeUnknown
OccupationUniversity Student (former) → Ghoul Investigator (Haise) → Goat Leader
Family MembersUnnamed parents (deceased), aunt/uncle, Touka Kirishima (wife), Ichika Kaneki (daughter)
FriendsRyuk 

Physical Appearance

Height169 cm (5’7″)
Weight55 kg (121 lbs) → 58 kg (:re)
Hair ColorBlack → White (post-torture) → Black again (:re)
Eye ColorGray (human) / Black-red (ghoul)
Skin ColorPale (scarred from torture)

Ghoul & Investigator Career

Occupation / RoleOne-Eyed Ghoul, CCG Investigator (Haise Sasaki), Goat Leader
TeamAnteiku (former), Quinx Squad (mentor), Goat (leader)
Mentor / TeacherYoshimura (ghoul life), Arima Kishō (CCG training)
Affiliation(s)Anteiku, CCG (defected), Aogiri Tree (briefly), Goat
Status (2025)Alive, father and husband in peaceful coexistence era (post-:re)
Debut (Anime)Episode 1 (2014)
Debut (Manga)Chapter 1 (2011)
Voice Actor (JP)Natsuki Hanae
Voice Actor (EN)Austin Tindle
InstagramLink

Powers & Combat Profile

Kagune TypeRinkaku (tentacle-like, regenerative)
KakujaCentipede form (post-torture, armored exoskeleton)
Signature AbilitiesSuperhuman strength/speed, regeneration, enhanced senses
Notable Battlesvs Jason (torture), vs Arima (CCG raid), vs Furuta (final revolution)

Ken Kaneki’s Story

Kaneki’s nightmare begins on a blind date with Rize Kamishiro, a ghoul who devours him — only for falling girders to crush her. Surgeons transplant her organs into Kaneki, turning him into a half-ghoul who craves human flesh but retains his humanity.

His descent:

  • Anteiku Arc: Hides at the ghoul cafe, learns control from Yoshimura.
  • Aogiri Tree Arc: Tortured by Jason, breaks mentally, embraces ghoul side.
  • Tokyo Ghoul:re: Amnesiac as Haise Sasaki, CCG investigator mentoring Quinx.
  • Revolution Arc: Regains memories, leads Goat for ghoul-human peace.
  • 2025 (Epilogue): Married to Touka, father to Ichika, advocates for coexistence in a reformed Tokyo.

Kaneki’s truth: “I’m not the protagonist of a tragedy… I’ll write my own ending.”

Powers and Abilities

Kaneki’s ghoul evolution makes him a hybrid apex predator:

  • Rinkaku Kagune – Four tentacles for whipping/slashing; high-speed regeneration.
  • Kakuja Centipede – Armored form post-cannibalism; boosts power but risks insanity.
  • Superhuman Senses – Detects ghouls by scent, enhanced night vision.
  • RC Cell Mastery – Suppresses hunger, forms kagune masks for disguise.
  • Mental Resilience – Survives torture, adapts identities (Haise, Black Reaper).

Example: During the CCG raid, Kaneki’s kakuja overwhelms Arima, showcasing rinkaku’s raw, evolving might.

4. Personality Traits

Kaneki is fragile, resilient, and profoundly introspective:

  • Pre-Ghoul: Shy bookworm, empathetic to a fault.
  • Post-Torture: Violent, power-hungry, but clings to humanity.
  • Haise Era: Mentor-like, suppressing trauma with smiles.
  • One-Eyed King: Ruthless leader, yearns for peace amid guilt.

Fans love his centipede mask as a symbol of inner chaos

Ken Kaneki Quotes

  • “This world isn’t wrong. It just is.”
  • “I’m not human… but I’m not a monster either.”
  • “If you change the world, you can change yourself.”
  • “Why do I keep losing people I love? Is it because of me?”

Popular Fan Theories

Even in , fans dissect:

  • Kaneki’s Dragon Form: Incomplete kakuja = literal dragon (symbolic of endless hunger).
  • Hide’s Survival: Exposed as CCG chairman? (Confirmed in :re, but theories linger on his “death”).
  • Touka Pregnancy: Ichika’s birth tied to Kaneki’s final peace.
  • Live-Action Remake: 2025 rumors of a faithful adaptation with new Kaneki casting.

Unknown or Fun Facts about Ken Kaneki

  • Book Obsession: Favorite author Takatsuki Sen (Eto Yoshimura’s alias); reads during downtime.
  • Eyepatch Origin: Hides ghoul eye; later becomes his “Eyepatch” moniker.
  • Voice Actor: Natsuki Hanae also voiced Tanjiro (Demon Slayer).
  • Dead by Daylight Crossover: Added as “The Ghoul” Killer in April 2025 chapter.

FAQs

Q1. How old is Ken Kaneki in 2025?

~27 (post-:re epilogue).

Q2. Is Ken Kaneki still a ghoul?

Yes — leads reformed society as One-Eyed King.

Q4. Who is Ken Kaneki’s wife?

Touka Kirishima — mother of Ichika.

Q6. What is Ken Kaneki’s height and birthday?

Height: 169 cm (5’7″) | Birthday: December 20.

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