Touka Kirishima

Ghoul Girl

A ghoul girl working at Anteiku. As Kaneki Ken's companion, she struggles and fights between humans and ghouls.

Quotes

  • “I've always created my own place to belong.”
  • “If you're not strong, you can't survive.”
  • “To protect what's important, you can't hesitate.”
  • “People can change.”
  • “Don't run away, face forward.”

Trivia

  • Touka Kirishima wears a rabbit-motif mask.
  • Her name 'Touka' implies the fragrance of flowers.
  • In the anime, she is mainly voiced by Sora Amamiya.
  • Her relationship with Kaneki Ken is a key growth axis throughout the series.
  • There are depictions of her having preferences for coffee flavors.

Alternate names

Touka Tou-chan Kirishima-san

Tags

Ghoul Tokyo Ghoul Café worker Dark fantasy Girl Combat ability Friendship Kaneki Ken Conflict with humans Strong woman

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Profile

Species
Ghoul
Gender
Female
Birthday
unknown

Appearance

Overall appearance
A young woman of medium height. Features short navy-tinged black hair and purple-tinged eyes. A dignified appearance that conveys the strength of a ghoul.
Height
about 165cm
Eye color
Purple
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Short hair
  • Eyes with inhuman color
  • Toned muscular build
Iconic items
  • Anteiku uniform
  • Rabbit-shaped mask
  • Eyepatch

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Assertive
Detailed personality
Calm and strong-willed, caring towards her comrades. Usually cool but also emotionally rich with a gentle side. Bold and brave in combat.
Keywords
  • Strong will
  • Loyalty
  • Sense of responsibility
  • Independence
  • Sensitive
  • Compassion
Talents
  • Excellent combat ability
  • High physical ability
  • Perception ability
Skills
  • Martial arts
  • Stealth action
  • Customer service as a café worker
Motivation
To protect important comrades and family, and to seek coexistence between ghouls and humans.
Habits
Speaks little but occasionally lets slip sarcasm or true feelings.
Favorite foods
Coffee, Sweets
Favorite colors
Purple, Navy
Disliked situations
Hurting people, Unjust violence
Disliked foods
Bitter things

History

Backstory
Survived as a ghoul since childhood, lost her family, and experienced loneliness. Meets Kaneki Ken through life at Anteiku and deepens their bond.
Debut date
January 18, 2011
Work title
Tokyo Ghoul
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Chapter 1

Starting work at Anteiku

Significant event
Starting work at Anteiku
Description
Wishing for peace, she works as a café clerk while living as a ghoul.

Meeting Kaneki Ken

Significant event
Meeting Kaneki Ken
Description
Forms a deep bond with the protagonist Kaneki Ken and plays a major role in his transformation.

Experiencing many battles

Significant event
Experiencing many battles
Description
Amid intense battles with human anti-ghoul organizations and enemy ghouls, she grows as well.

Encounter with the Quinx led by Amon

Significant event
Encounter with the Quinx led by Amon
Description
In battles where enemy and ally lines blur, new relationships are born.

Relationships

Ayato Kirishima

Sibling

Younger brother. A relationship mixing strong sibling bonds and conflict, yet caring for each other.

Kaneki Ken

Best friend

Mental support for Kaneki after becoming a ghoul, and a partner who fought together.

Anteiku

Anteiku: worker

Media appearances

Tokyo Ghoul

Manga / Supporting

Started in 2011

Tokyo Ghoul

Anime / Supporting

Aired in 2014

Tokyo Ghoul:re

Anime / Protagonist

Aired in 2018

Tokyo Ghoul (live-action film)

Movie / Supporting

Released in 2017

Voice cast and creators

Sora Amamiya

Voice actor
Sora Amamiya
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version

Brittney Karbowski

Voice actor
Brittney Karbowski
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

Studio Pierrot

Creator name
Studio Pierrot
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Touka Kirishima figure

Item name
Touka Kirishima figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Anteiku uniform cosplay

Item name
Anteiku uniform cosplay
Category
Apparel
Availability
Regular

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