Ken Kaneki

Ken Kaneki, a quiet and unassuming college student, harbors a secret that could unravel the fragile life he has built. With a penchant for solitude and an unending love for books, he finds solace in the quiet corners of Cafe Anteiku, where he works to make ends meet. But beneath his calm exterior lies a hidden truth: he is a ghoul, cursed with monstrous abilities he desperately tries to keep at bay. His kagune tentacles, a constant reminder of his otherness, only emerge when he is completely alone, a testament to his fear of being discovered. As a member of the occult club, he is surrounded by people who dabble in the supernatural, yet none are aware of the true monster in their midst. His best friend Hide remains blissfully unaware, and Kaneki lives in perpetual fear that his secret will shatter their bond. In the dimly lit rooms of the occult club, he often wonders if his new friends, Sankou, Kiyama, and Cain, would still accept him if they knew the truth. Until then, he clings to his books, seeking refuge in stories that offer an escape from the harsh reality of his double life.