Chi She Lian
CharacterChi She Lian, rendered in English as the Red Tongue Company, was a Chinese ghoul terrorist group referenced in Tokyo Ghoul. Details stay thin, yet it left a mark: the CCG lent out Kousuke Houji to help hunt it down, and Aogiri's Tatara survived its collapse.
Overview
Chi She Lian, whose name translates into English as the Red Tongue Company, was a terrorist band drawn from Chinese ghouls that the series only mentions in passing. Very little of its inner workings ever reached the page, leaving it one of the story's more shadowy factions.
Role
The organization drew enough alarm that Chinese authorities pulled Kousuke Houji away from the Commission of Counter Ghoul to help track and wipe it out. A lasting thread runs to Aogiri Tree, since Tatara, that group's second-in-command, once belonged to Chi She Lian and shared blood with its leader. His trademark white coat is thought to echo the faction's signature dress.
Notable Members
Yan led the organization and did not survive. Fei counted among its ranks and likewise perished. Tatara stands as the best-known former member, escaping the group's downfall to climb the hierarchy of Aogiri Tree.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chi She Lian in Tokyo Ghoul?
Chi She Lian, translated as the Red Tongue Company, was a terrorist organization made up of Chinese ghouls in Tokyo Ghoul. The series only references it briefly, leaving most of its inner workings unknown.
Who led Chi She Lian?
Chi She Lian was led by a ghoul named Yan, who did not survive the organization's downfall. Fei was another member who also died.
What happened to Chi She Lian?
Chi She Lian is now defunct. Chinese authorities pulled Kousuke Houji away from the Commission of Counter Ghoul to help hunt the group down, and it ultimately collapsed, with only Tatara known to have escaped.
How is Tatara connected to Chi She Lian?
Tatara, who later became Aogiri Tree's second-in-command, was once a member of Chi She Lian and shared blood with its leader, Yan. His signature white coat is thought to echo the faction's own style of dress.
Does Chi She Lian share a name with any quinque?
Yes, Chi She Lian shares its name with Chi She, the SS-rated koukaku quinque used by Kousuke Houji, the same investigator sent to help wipe out the terrorist group.
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