Declares himself the One-Eyed King; founds the organization "Goat".
: Kaneki offers ghouls from various factions, including the White Suits and the Cochlea prisoners, the chance to join him. While most agree, Kurona and several White Suits decline and leave.
Initially resentful of Kaneki; eventually joins Goat after a duel. Tokyo Ghoul:re 2. sezona, epizoda 5
: In one of the episode's most iconic scenes, Touka takes Akira for a walk. Touka admits she was the one who killed Akira’s father, Kureo Mado, leading to a raw discussion about the cycle of hatred and the shared humanity between their species.
: To gain the respect of the White Suits, Kaneki fights Naki. After losing, Naki recognizes Kaneki's strength and agrees to follow him. Characters in Focus Role in Episode Ken Kaneki Declares himself the One-Eyed King; founds the organization
Several minor characters present in the manga’s Cochlea arc were omitted from the anime adaptation. Tokyo Ghoul:re Episode 17 Anime Watcher Discussion Thread
: Akira, who was severely injured in previous battles, is treated by Banjou, Nishiki, and Takizawa. She struggles with her conflicting feelings toward ghouls, especially after meeting Hinami Fueguchi, whom she previously perceived as just a target. Initially resentful of Kaneki; eventually joins Goat after
In the second season of Tokyo Ghoul:re (also referred to as Part 2), the fifth episode—which is of the overall series—is titled " Place: Proof of My Existence " (Japanese: Sonzai: Bakka ).