Ken Kaneki

Ken Kaneki is the central protagonist of Tokyo Ghoul, transformed from a human student into a one-eyed ghoul. He struggles to survive between human and ghoul society while becoming involved with Anteiku, the CCG, and violent factions.

Ken Kaneki in Tokyo Ghoul: identity and story role

Kaneki begins gentle and bookish but develops harsher personas as torture, loss, and responsibility reshape his identity. His rinkaku kagune, regeneration, enhanced senses, and later kakuja abilities make him an increasingly powerful combatant.

Ken Kaneki's powers, allies, and character growth

His relationships with Touka Kirishima, Hide Nagachika, Rize Kamishiro, and his found family anchor his humanity. He eventually seeks coexistence rather than choosing one species over the other.