Saiko Yonebayashi
Female investigator with high firepower but poor stamina
A member of the Quinx Squad in Tokyo Ghoul, she is a female investigator boasting powerful firepower but with somewhat low stamina. She is characterized by her introverted personality and poor communication skills.
Quotes
- “I have no choice but to do it...”
- “I'll do my best.”
- “Because I want to be with everyone...”
Trivia
- Saiko Yonebayashi is depicted as having particularly high firepower among the Quinx Squad.
- Her white hair is said to be due to modifications as a Quinx.
- Her socially awkward trait is beloved among fans.
- Voice actress Risa Matsuda skillfully portrays the character's shyness and inner strength.
Alternate names
Saiko Yonebayashi
Saiko
Saiko
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A woman with slightly short stature, white hair, and pale purple-tinted eyes. Wears a uniform or combat attire. Her expressions are subdued and often appear emotionless.
- Height
- About 150cm
- Eye color
- Purple
- Hair color
- White
- Distinguishing features
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- White hair
- Pale purple eyes
- Slender build
- Iconic items
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- Quinx Squad Uniform
- Quinx Kaneki-type RC Cell Imitation
- Combat Mask
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Introverted
- Detailed personality
- Modest and shy personality. Struggles with communication with comrades, yet in combat, she fights calmly and aggressively as the firepower type. Surprisingly straightforward side, and once accustomed, caring towards comrades.
- Keywords
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- Shy
- Introverted
- Loyal to comrades
- High firepower
- Low stamina
- Hard worker
- Talents
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- High attack power
- Combat adaptability
- Analytical ability
- Skills
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- Quinx Combat Techniques
- RC Cell Manipulation
- Firearms Usage
- Motivation
- Aims to carry out Ghoul Countermeasures Bureau missions and coexist with comrades
- Habits
- Voice becomes softer when nervous, difficulty expressing emotions
History
- Backstory
- Saiko Yonebayashi is a member of the Quinx Squad, an investigator modified with RC cells. While exhibiting high firepower in combat, she lacks stamina and endurance, limiting her battle duration. Details of her past are unknown, but she engages in missions while seeking bonds with her comrades.
- Debut date
- September 3, 2014
- Work title
- Tokyo Ghoul √A
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- Season 2 Episode 1
Quinx Squad Formation
- Significant event
- Quinx Squad Formation
- Description
- Formed as a special unit by the Ghoul Countermeasures Bureau, Saiko was positioned as a key combatant.
First Combat Participation
- Significant event
- First Combat Participation
- Description
- Participated in her first real battle as part of the Quinx Squad, showcasing high firepower.
Bond Formation with Comrades
- Significant event
- Bond Formation with Comrades
- Description
- Deepened bonds with comrades, showing human growth.
Relationships
Juuzou Suzuya
Teammate
Fighting together as Quinx Squad members, supporting each other
Shirou Sarugaku
Mentor
Guides Saiko as her instructor
Kishou Arima
Rival
Conflicts and battles during missions
Quinx Squad
Quinx Squad: teammate
Media appearances
Tokyo Ghoul
Anime / Supporting
2014 TV Series
Tokyo Ghoul
Manga / Supporting
Serialization started in 2011
Tokyo Ghoul:re invoke
Game / Playable
2019
Voice cast and creators
Risa Matsuda
- Voice actor
- Risa Matsuda
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Version
Elyse Maloway
- Voice actor
- Elyse Maloway
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- English dub
Sui Ishida
- Creator name
- Sui Ishida
- Role
- Original author
Sui Ishida
- Creator name
- Sui Ishida
- Role
- Character designer
Pierrot
- Creator name
- Pierrot
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Saiko Yonebayashi Figure
- Item name
- Saiko Yonebayashi Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular