Amon Koutarou

First Class Investigator of the Ghoul Countermeasures Bureau

An excellent First Class Investigator of the Ghoul Countermeasures Bureau and a young man with a strong sense of justice. Struggles with conflicts between humans and ghouls.

Quotes

  • Justice is not always on your side.
  • I want to protect both humans and ghouls.
  • I don't deny everything, but there are things I can't compromise on.
  • Battle exists to end it.
  • I won't betray my comrades.

Trivia

  • Quinques come in various shapes, and he masterfully uses multiple weapons.
  • Voiced by Yuichi Nakamura in the anime version, gaining great popularity.
  • Complex psychological depictions are characteristic in the original manga.
  • Deeply involved in the story as an elite investigator of the Ghoul Countermeasures Bureau.
  • Displays overwhelming physical ability in battle scenes.

Alternate names

Amon Koutarou Amon Koutarou

Tags

Tokyo Ghoul Ghoul Countermeasures Bureau First Class Investigator Sense of Justice Dark Fantasy Battle Human Ghoul Revenge Comrades

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Black short hair. Well-defined features with a calm and stern expression that leaves an impression. Wears the Ghoul Countermeasures Bureau uniform during combat.
Height
Approximately 178cm
Eye color
Black
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Sharp eyebrows
  • Sharp eyes
  • Sometimes wears a combat prosthetic eye
Iconic items
  • C.C.G. uniform
  • Prosthetic eye
  • Quinque weapons

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Sincere
Detailed personality
Possesses a strong sense of justice and pride, calmly carries out missions even in difficult situations. While harboring complex conflicts between humans and ghouls, has a strong will to protect comrades.
Keywords
  • Brave
  • Sense of Justice
  • Calm
  • Serious
  • Strong sense of responsibility
  • Cares for comrades
Motto
Justice exists to protect what one believes in
Talents
  • Exceptional combat ability
  • High physical ability
  • Excellent observation skills
Skills
  • Ghoul Countermeasures Bureau investigation techniques
  • Quinque handling
  • Tactical judgment
Motivation
To protect humans from ghouls and realize a peaceful society
Habits
Speaks in a polite and calm manner with polite sentence endings
Favorite foods
Japanese food, Miso soup, Grilled fish
Hobbies
Reading, Training, Walking
Favorite colors
Black, Navy
Disliked situations
Injustice, Hurting the weak, Betrayal
Disliked foods
Things that are too spicy, Raw fish

History

Backstory
A young elite investigator belonging to the Ghoul Countermeasures Bureau. Originally a young man with a strong sense of justice, throws himself into the battle against ghouls. Struggles between human ethics and job responsibilities, gradually forming complex emotions upon learning about ghouls and their suffering.
Debut date
September 8, 2011
Work title
Tokyo Ghoul
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Chapter 4

Joining the Ghoul Countermeasures Bureau

Significant event
Joining the Ghoul Countermeasures Bureau
Description
With a strong will, assumes duties as a First Class Investigator.

Encounter with Kaneki

Significant event
Encounter with Kaneki
Description
Meets the ghoul Kaneki, becoming a turning point that shakes his values.

Agony as a ghoul

Significant event
Agony as a ghoul
Description
Understands the suffering of ghouls during battles and struggles between humans and ghouls.

Relationships

Ken Kaneki

Rival

Shares conflicts between ghouls and humans, opposes at times but acknowledges each other.

Touka Kirishima

Ally

Cooperates for common goals despite a complex relationship.

Kishou Arima

Mentor

Influential figure as a mentor.

Ghoul Countermeasures Bureau

Ghoul Countermeasures Bureau: investigator

Media appearances

Tokyo Ghoul

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization started in 2011

Tokyo Ghoul

Anime / Protagonist

2014 TV series

Tokyo Ghoul Live-Action Movie

Movie / Supporting

Released in 2017

Voice cast and creators

Yuichi Nakamura

Voice actor
Yuichi Nakamura
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime version
Notes
Prominent voice actor

Keith Silverstein

Voice actor
Keith Silverstein
Language
English
Version or series
English Dub version

Sui Ishida

Creator name
Sui Ishida
Role
Original author

Sui Ishida

Creator name
Sui Ishida
Role
Character designer

Shueisha

Creator name
Shueisha
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Amon Koutarou Figure

Item name
Amon Koutarou Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Tokyo Ghoul Quinque Model

Item name
Tokyo Ghoul Quinque Model
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited

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