Hetare
CharacterHetare is a cockatiel that made its home at the Anteiku cafe before the shop was destroyed. Named for the word it squawks most often, the little bird passes between several ghouls across the story and survives all the way to the end.
Appearance
Hetare is a round, plump cockatiel covered in soft pale-yellow plumage with grayish wings. Round orange patches mark his cheeks, as is typical of his kind, and a thin, wispy crest rises from the top of his head. His standout trait is a star-shaped marking on his left wing, the very feature that inspired Renji Yomo to nickname him Shooting Star Wing.
Personality
The bird owes his name to his most frequent utterance, the word hetare, which translates roughly to loser, coward, or good-for-nothing. His chatter, including odd lines such as insisting that he is a cat, lends him a comic streak, and Yomo once tried without success to coax him into saying good morning.
History
Hinami Fueguchi discovered the injured cockatiel on the veranda of Touka Kirishima's apartment and resolved to nurse him back to health. Because Touka feared birds, the two moved him to Anteiku while they searched for his true owners, and Yomo grew attached enough to stay overnight out of worry for him. After the 11th Ward Battle, Kaneki's group looked after him at their hideout in the 6th Ward. When Anteiku fell and its survivors scattered, he remained with Banjou and Hinami, and by the story's close he is seen in the company of Yomo and Ichika. He also placed twenty-fourth in a character popularity poll.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the bird in Tokyo Ghoul?
The bird in Tokyo Ghoul is Hetare, a plump cockatiel that lived at the Anteiku cafe. Hinami Fueguchi found him injured and nursed him back to health, and he survives alongside various ghoul characters throughout the story.
What happened to Hetare in Tokyo Ghoul?
Hetare survives the entire story. After Anteiku falls, he stays with Banjou and Hinami, and by the story's end he is living with Renji Yomo and Ichika.
What does hetare mean in Japanese?
Hetare is a Japanese word that translates roughly to loser, coward, or good-for-nothing. The cockatiel Hetare in Tokyo Ghoul is named after this word because it is the phrase he squawks most often.
Why is Hetare nicknamed Shooting Star Wing?
Hetare earned the nickname Shooting Star Wing from Renji Yomo because of a star-shaped marking on his left wing.
Who found Hetare the cockatiel?
Hinami Fueguchi discovered Hetare injured on the veranda of Touka Kirishima's apartment and decided to nurse him back to health.
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