Touka Kirishima Introduction
A ghoul waitress at Anteiku who fights to protect her own, even sparing a human who earns her respect.
Touka Kirishima is a ghoul who works at the coffee shop Anteiku. She is portrayed by Maika Yamamoto in the 2019 film Tokyo Ghoul S, replacing Fumika Shimizu who retired from acting in 2017. In the film, Touka retaliates against Shuu Tsukiyama alongside Nishiki Nishio after Tsukiyama kidnaps Kaneki, not Kimi Nishino.
Quick Facts
- Character
- Touka Kirishima
- Species
- Ghoul
- Affiliation
- Anteiku
Lore & Background
Touka Kirishima is a ghoul affiliated with Anteiku, a coffee shop that serves as a sanctuary for ghouls. In Tokyo Ghoul S, she is shown to be protective of her fellow ghouls and willing to take violent action against threats. When Kaneki is kidnapped by the ghoul Shuu Tsukiyama, Touka joins Nishiki Nishio in retaliating against Tsukiyama to free him. Her kagune is a weapon she uses in combat, though it does not draw a compliment from Kimi Nishino, who does not appear in the film in a combat context.
Reader's Guide
Touka Kirishima is a key character in Tokyo Ghoul S, played by Maika Yamamoto. She works at Anteiku, a coffee shop that is a safe haven for ghouls. In the film, Touka's primary actions involve rescuing Kimi Nishino from the ghoul Shuu Tsukiyama. Touka teams up with Nishiki Nishio to fight Tsukiyama and free Nishino. After the rescue, Touka's instinct is to kill Nishino because Nishino is a human who knows about ghouls. However, when Nishino compliments Touka's kagune, Touka spares her. This event demonstrates Touka's loyalty to her fellow ghouls and her willingness to show mercy when she feels respected. Her kagune is a significant part of her identity, as it is the feature that earns Nishino's compliment and ultimately saves Nishino's life.
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