Nishiki Nishio
Friendly jokester
A ghoul and senior at university to Ken Kaneki. A cheerful and playful young man who is caring toward his friends and has a kind side.
Quotes
- “Living as a ghoul—that's my path.”
- “Don't freak out so much, I've got your back.”
- “With friends, we can overcome anything.”
- “Don't forget to have fun!”
Trivia
- Appears as Kaneki's senior at university.
- Stands out among ghouls for his sociable and bright personality.
- Voiced by Kenjirō Tsuda.
- Some scenes differ slightly between manga and anime.
- Fondly called 'Nishiki-senpai' by fans.
Alternate names
Nishiki
Nishiki-senpai
Nishio Nishiki
Profile
- Species
- Ghoul
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Slightly muscular slim build. Short brown hair, bright eyes, and prefers flashy fashion.
- Height
- About 175cm
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Brown
- Distinguishing features
-
- Red right eye due to kakuja activation
- Short hair
- Sharp smile
- Iconic items
-
- Military cap
- Half coat
- Eyepatch (to conceal kakuja)
- Sunglasses
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Cheerful
- Detailed personality
- Playful and often cracks jokes, but fundamentally kind and looks out for his friends. He can't ignore people in trouble.
- Keywords
-
- Friendly
- Caring
- Flashy
- Kind
- Approachable
- Motto
- Friends are most important, having fun comes first
- Talents
-
- Powerful combat abilities as a kakuja
- Agility
- Negotiation skills
- Skills
-
- Proficient in handling kagune
- Close-quarters combat
- Witty conversation skills
- Motivation
- To survive alongside friends and protect a place to belong as a ghoul
- Habits
- Mixes light jokes or sarcasm into the end of his sentences
- Favorite foods
- Meats, Sweets, Coffee
- Hobbies
- Fashion, Chatting with friends, Strolling around town
- Disliked situations
- Loneliness, Betrayal, Pointless conflicts
- Disliked foods
- Fish, Overly spicy food
History
- Backstory
- While grappling with inner conflicts as a ghoul, he deepens bonds with Ken Kaneki and other friends through his university life. He supports his comrades with a bright and witty demeanor.
- Debut date
- February 18, 2011
- Work title
- Tokyo Ghoul
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Chapter 1
Meeting Ken Kaneki
- Significant event
- Meeting Ken Kaneki
- Description
- Met Kaneki at university and provides advice and support regarding life as a ghoul.
Leadership Role
- Significant event
- Leadership Role
- Description
- Plays a key role in aiding friends during battles against the ghoul organization Aogiri Tree.
Awakening as Kakuja
- Significant event
- Awakening as Kakuja
- Description
- Overcomes numerous battles wielding his own kakuja.
Relationships
Ken Kaneki
Mentor
Taught Kaneki how to live as a ghoul and helped him.
Touka Kirishima
Ally
A comrade who overcame battles together.
Ghoul Research Institute (Aogiri Tree)
Ghoul Research Institute (Aogiri Tree): unknown
Media appearances
Tokyo Ghoul
Manga / Supporting
Serialization began in 2011
Tokyo Ghoul
Anime / Supporting
2014 TV series
Tokyo Ghoul √A
Anime / Supporting
2015 TV series
Voice cast and creators
Kenjirō Tsuda
- Voice actor
- Kenjirō Tsuda
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime version
Chris Hackney
- Voice actor
- Chris Hackney
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- English Dub version
Sui Ishida
- Creator name
- Sui Ishida
- Role
- Original author
Sui Ishida
- Creator name
- Sui Ishida
- Role
- Illustrator
P.A. WORKS / Multiple (per social convention)
- Creator name
- P.A. WORKS / Multiple (per social convention)
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Nishiki Nishio Figure
- Item name
- Nishiki Nishio Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Nishiki Nishio Acrylic Stand
- Item name
- Nishiki Nishio Acrylic Stand
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Regular