S3 Squad
CharacterThe S3 Squad is the most decorated of the Commission of Counter Ghoul's special units, reserved for the gravest missions and the deadliest ghouls, a posting that carries genuine prestige for the investigators chosen to fill it.
Overview
Among the elite squads of the anti-ghoul agency, the S3 Squad occupies the highest rung. Its members handle the deadliest quarry and the weightiest operations, and a seat on the team is treated as a mark of distinction that brings real honor to those who earn it.
Role
The squad steps in for exceptional duties, from guarding critical sites such as the CCG Main Office to running the extermination sweeps dubbed Whack-a-mole through the 24th ward. It also squares off against the agency's most feared adversaries, the One-Eyed Owl chief among them.
Notable Members
Command has passed through a line of celebrated Special Class investigators. Kishou Arima, who had inherited the role from Mikito Urie, led until his death, after which Juuzou Suzuya assumed the position. The present lineup includes Keijin Nakarai, Hanbee Abara, Miyuki Mikage, and Mizurou Tamaki. Notable figures to have moved through the unit earlier include Haise Sasaki, who served as its secretary, along with Koori Ui, Take Hirako, and Iwao Kuroiwa.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the S3 Squad in Tokyo Ghoul?
The S3 Squad is the highest ranking special unit of the Commission of Counter Ghoul, handling the deadliest ghouls and the weightiest operations. A seat on the team is treated as a mark of distinction for the investigators chosen to fill it.
Who commands the S3 Squad?
Juuzou Suzuya currently commands the S3 Squad, taking over after Kishou Arima led the unit until his death.
What duties does the S3 Squad carry out?
The S3 Squad guards critical sites such as the CCG Main Office, runs extermination sweeps called Whack-a-mole through the 24th ward, and confronts the agency's most feared adversaries, including the One-Eyed Owl.
Who led the S3 Squad before Kishou Arima?
Kishou Arima inherited command of the S3 Squad from Mikito Urie.
Which investigators have served in the S3 Squad?
The S3 Squad's present lineup includes Keijin Nakarai, Hanbee Abara, Miyuki Mikage, and Mizurou Tamaki, while earlier members included Haise Sasaki as secretary, Koori Ui, and Take Hirako.
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