Tokyo Ghoul is best known for its tragic elements in the course of the protagonist that is Kaneki Ken. Equally almost fans know, the corporeality of hardships that he endures throughout his life shape the outcome of his life as a ghoul.

Though had he not been driveling and abased, perhaps he would be less meek, and more outspoken - existence a natural good-doer and supporter of his loved ones, just similar Haise is.

Inherit Naivete

Kaneki and Hinami

Early on in the story, Kaneki Ken is already shown to have a strong moral compass, like when he refuses to kill, even if it's in cocky defense. In addition to this, he is ever the first to give the benefit of the doubt and will even make self-sacrificing decisions to ensure that the people effectually him are safety. A perfect example of this is his interactions with Hinami when she's brought into Anteiku with her mother to take comprehend for safety. Kaneki makes the decision to befriend and even teach her kanji in addition to other academics, as she is unable to attend school.

In Tokyo Ghoul:re , Haise embodies these same traits, and considering of his parental figures, Akira and Arima, he has a differing outlook on life. Rather than letting himself be taken advantage of to please another person, he instead problem-solves and then that way everyone leaves the situation satisfied.

When living with his team, Haise plays somewhat of a father figure to them, cooking their meals and interim as a coach. Though he is less inclined to second guess himself, he still offers what support he can to the Quinx squad, just like Arima and Akira have to him. The "family" he had is what gave him the resolve to act on his desires to support his loved ones.

The Perfect Spouse

Kaneki and Touka

After Kaneki regains his memories, these aspects of his personalty stay since he at present knows what a supportive family unit looks like. The reveal that Touka is pregnant with his child, only supports that when he proudly proclaims his dear for her and how happy he is. What'southward more, even his slight absent-minded tendencies from when he was Haise remain. These natural traits that Kaneki possess had but been brought to light when he was reborn as Haise.

During his childhood, the mode he fondly remembers his mother is nigh reminiscent of someone when they're grieving. His outward thoughts were beingness filtered through fright of rejection and contempt. His only truthful parental figure, his female parent, as briefly as her involvement in Kaneki'due south life was, had raised him to believe that the best fashion to be a "good person" was to let others decide for him. Circumstances that happen in ane'due south childhood can impact the mode someone turns out in machismo, and Kaneki's habit of hiding his true feelings is one them.

Pessimist vs Optimist

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Because of Kaneki's and Haise'south upbringings, his outlooks on life by themselves drastically oppose each other. Arguably, the biggest departure between Haise and Kaneki are their tastes in literature. Whereas Haise still enjoys reading, Kaneki's favorite author, Takatsuki Sen'south novels aren't upwardly his alley.

When asked why the old's reasoning was because of how tragic and pessimistic all her stories were. Haise only couldn't relate to tragedy because he wasn't consistently exposed to information technology. Kaneki on the other paw saw himself in her works. Later on all, his almost notable quote in the outset chapter of Tokyo Ghoul is a sure indication of his tragic mindset.

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