Hideyoshi Nagachika
Kaneki's best friend
Ken Kaneki's best friend and a bright, kind student who supports him as a human.
Quotes
- I've always believed in my friend.
- It's okay, I'm always on your side.
- No matter how tough it is, if you give up, that's the end.
- If you reach out your hand, surely someone will grab it.
- Friends are a place where you can show your weakness.
Trivia
- Full name is 'Hideyoshi Nagachika', but fans affectionately call him 'Hide'.
- Symbolizes an important human-side perspective in the ghoul world.
- Voice actor Kaito Ishikawa's passionate performance in the anime was highly praised.
- In the original work, has exceptionally high observation skills and notices Kaneki's secret in some scenes.
- Not high in combat strength, but plays an important role as a mental support.
Alternate names
Hide
Hide-kun
Hideyoshi Nagachika
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Short brown hair with a bright and approachable smile as distinctive features. Often wears student-like clothing.
- Height
- About 170cm
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Brown
- Distinguishing features
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- Sometimes wears glasses
- Gentle expression
- Iconic items
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- Glasses
- School uniform
- Bag
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Cheerful
- Detailed personality
- Kind and friendly, affectionate and loyal to friends. Responds positively to difficulties and serves as Kaneki's emotional support.
- Keywords
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- Cheerful
- Kind
- Loyal
- Best friend-oriented
- Positive
- Affectionate
- Motto
- Cherish your friends
- Talents
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- Ability to reassure people
- Communication skills
- Calmness
- Skills
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- Information gathering
- Crisis awareness
- Supporting role
- Motivation
- To protect Kaneki's happiness and safety, and to restore peaceful everyday life.
- Habits
- Likes jokes and occasionally makes light-hearted remarks.
- Favorite foods
- Curry, Ramen, Sweets, Onigiri, Tea
- Hobbies
- Conversations with friends, Watching sports, Games, Reading, Walking
- Favorite colors
- Blue, Green, White
- Disliked situations
- Conflicts, Loneliness, Lies, Betrayal, Dangerous situations
History
- Backstory
- Long-time best friend of Ken Kaneki since childhood, supporting his secrets and struggles from the shadows while living a normal student life.
- Debut date
- 2011
- Work title
- Tokyo Ghoul
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Chapter 1
Establishment of friendship with Kaneki
- Significant event
- Establishment of friendship with Kaneki
- Description
- From the beginning of the story, supports Kaneki as his only friend and becomes the emotional pillar of the story.
Involvement in organizational conflicts
- Significant event
- Involvement in organizational conflicts
- Description
- Gets involved in the conflict between ghouls and humans, but acts to protect Kaneki.
Relationships
Ken Kaneki
Best friend
Continued to stand by Kaneki's side even when he was suffering, as best friends
CCG and ordinary student associates
CCG and ordinary student associates: unknown
Media appearances
Tokyo Ghoul
Manga / Supporting
Serialization began in 2011
Tokyo Ghoul
Anime / Supporting
2014 TV series
Tokyo Ghoul [S]
Movie / Supporting
2019 theatrical release
Voice cast and creators
Kaito Ishikawa
- Voice actor
- Kaito Ishikawa
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version
Kaito Ishikawa
- Voice actor
- Kaito Ishikawa
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Theatrical version
Sui Ishida
- Creator name
- Sui Ishida
- Role
- Original author
Sui Ishida
- Creator name
- Sui Ishida
- Role
- Character designer
Related goods
Hideyoshi Nagachika Figure
- Item name
- Hideyoshi Nagachika Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited
Hide Design T-Shirt
- Item name
- Hide Design T-Shirt
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Regular