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Mado Squad

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The Mado Squad was a Commission of Counter Ghoul team once directed by Akira Mado. At its height it held seven investigators and folded the Quinx Squad into its lineup, but the group came apart after its leader turned against the organization.

Status: dissolved
Organization: CCG
Leader: Akira Mado
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Overview

This CCG squad operated under the leadership of Akira Mado. At its peak the roster reached seven investigators, and the experimental Quinx Squad sat within its ranks. When Mado defected, the team lost its head and was dissolved not long afterward.

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Role

Akira Mado stood as the final commander of the unit. Because the Quinx members were counted among its people, much of the squad's activity ran parallel to that of the half-human investigators. Her betrayal of the CCG stripped the group of its leadership and brought about its shutdown.

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Notable Members

Akira Mado led the squad before abandoning the CCG. Its ranks included Kuki Urie, Ching-Li Hsiao, Saiko Yonebayashi, Touma Higemaru, Tooru Mutsuki, and Shinsanpei Aura, several of whom also walked away from the organization. Haise Sasaki served before moving on to the S3 Squad, and Ginshi Shirazu, now deceased, filled out the group.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who worked with Mado in Tokyo Ghoul?

The Mado Squad, led by Akira Mado, included investigators such as Kuki Urie, Ching-Li Hsiao, Saiko Yonebayashi, Touma Higemaru, Tooru Mutsuki, Shinsanpei Aura, Haise Sasaki, and Ginshi Shirazu.

Who led the Mado Squad?

The Mado Squad was commanded by Akira Mado, who served as its final leader before defecting from the CCG.

What happened to the Mado Squad after Akira Mado defected?

The Mado Squad lost its leadership and was dissolved not long after Akira Mado turned against the CCG.

How many investigators did the Mado Squad have at its peak?

At its peak the Mado Squad's roster reached seven investigators, including members of the experimental Quinx Squad.

Was the Quinx Squad part of the Mado Squad?

Yes, the experimental Quinx Squad sat within the Mado Squad's ranks, so much of the squad's activity ran parallel to the half-human investigators' work.

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