Apes
CharacterThe Apes were a notorious ghoul gang of the 20th Ward, recognizable by their gorilla masks and white parkas, who made their name under the Devil Ape by hunting down and killing powerful CCG investigators before Yoshimura eventually broke them up.
Overview
The Apes were an infamous gang operating out of the 20th Ward, easily spotted by their stylized gorilla masks and white parkas. Led by a figure known as the Devil Ape, they were a violent crew of ghouls who built their reputation on going after strong investigators.
Role
The gang established itself by challenging and killing capable investigators, and its turf soon set it against a rival crew from the same district, the Black Dobers. Roughly ten years before the events of the series, Yoshimura dissolved the gang and took its leader on as a worker at Anteiku. The group reassembled one final time during the assault on the 20th Ward, throwing itself against the enormous investigator force sent to wipe out the cafe. Special Class Mougan Tanakamaru was dispatched against them, cutting down several members and gravely wounding their leader, and the survivors who fled underground to V14 were ambushed and annihilated by Kishou Arima.
Notable Members
The gang was headed by the Devil Ape, later revealed to be Enji Koma, who survived the massacre after Ken Kaneki rescued him. Koma went on to fight the CCG once more during the Rushima Landing Operation and afterward joined the organization Goat. Its ranks appear to have been made up almost entirely of male ghouls, a contrast to the largely female Black Dobers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to the Devil Ape in Tokyo Ghoul?
The Devil Ape was the leader of the ghoul gang known as the Apes, later revealed to be Enji Koma. He survived the CCG's assault on the 20th Ward after Ken Kaneki rescued him, and he went on to fight the CCG again during the Rushima Landing Operation before joining the organization Goat.
Who were the Apes in Tokyo Ghoul?
The Apes were a ghoul gang operating in the 20th Ward, recognizable by their gorilla masks and white parkas. Led by the Devil Ape, they built their reputation by hunting down and killing powerful CCG investigators, before Yoshimura eventually broke up the gang.
Who was the Apes' rival gang?
The Apes' turf in the 20th Ward overlapped with the Black Dobers, another local ghoul gang, and the two groups became rivals as a result.
How did the Apes gang come to an end?
Roughly ten years before the story's events, Yoshimura dissolved the Apes and took their leader on as a worker at Anteiku, effectively disbanding the gang.
What happened to the Apes during the CCG's raid on the 20th Ward?
The Apes reassembled one final time to fight the massive CCG force sent to destroy Anteiku. Special Class investigator Mougan Tanakamaru cut down several members and gravely wounded their leader, and the survivors who fled underground were ambushed and killed by Kishou Arima.
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