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Ichimi

Character

Ichimi is one of the ghouls loyal to Kazuichi Banjou, the former head of the 11th Ward's ghouls, and is nearly always seen at his side with his siblings Jiro and Sante. When Banjou throws in with Ken Kaneki, Ichimi follows him without hesitation.

English Voice: Justin Pate
Japanese Voice: Shūto Miyazaki
Species: Ghoul
Status: Alive
Ward: 6th Ward
Gender: Male
First Appearance (Manga): Chapter 50: Banjou
First Appearance (Anime): Episode 9: Birdcage
First Appearance (Novel): Void: Chapter 4
Allegiances: Kaneki's group (former), Anti-Aogiri (former), Gas Masks, United Front, TSC
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Appearance

In public Ichimi keeps his identity behind a single-filter gas mask paired with a hoodie marked by the number one stitched onto the hood, a nod to the Japanese word ichi. Pull the hood back and a head of spiky black hair is revealed.

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Personality

Beyond his steadfast devotion to Banjou, little has been established about what makes Ichimi tick.

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History

Ichimi trailed Banjou to Anteiku along with Jiro and Sante, and after Kaneki accidentally knocked their leader out, the three explained Banjou's hopeless infatuation with Rize and his efforts to guide the 11th Ward's ghouls, voicing their resentment toward the Aogiri Tree members who had seized control there. Fighting under the Anti-Aogiri banner, he took part in the prison break, helping cut down a guard who tripped the alarm and staying behind with Banjou and Kaneki to hold off the Bin brothers so the others could flee. The group was recaptured by Yamori but freed by Anteiku amid the 11th Ward Battle, after which the trio joined Kaneki's group behind Banjou. During the raid on Kanou's laboratory they slipped in disguised as janitors to reach the Ghoul Restaurant, clashed with Gagi and Guge, and later fought the CCG. When Kaneki wounded Banjou, they tried to shield their old leader and were tossed aside. As Kaneki's group broke apart, they pledged to follow Banjou wherever he went, and in the years after they never wavered in that support, with Jiro eventually becoming Banjou's wife in a traditional ghoul wedding arranged by Tsukiyama. As a ghoul, Ichimi has strong physical ability and holds his own in hand-to-hand fighting alongside his siblings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who did Banjou marry in Tokyo Ghoul?

Kazuichi Banjou married Jiro, one of the ghoul siblings loyal to him alongside Ichimi and Sante, in a traditional ghoul wedding arranged by Tsukiyama.

Who is Ichimi in Tokyo Ghoul?

Ichimi is a ghoul loyal to Kazuichi Banjou, the former head of the 11th Ward's ghouls, and is almost always seen alongside his siblings Jiro and Sante.

What does Ichimi look like?

Ichimi hides his identity behind a single-filter gas mask paired with a hoodie marked by the number one, and pulling the hood back reveals spiky black hair.

What role did Ichimi play in the 11th Ward Battle?

Ichimi and his siblings were recaptured by Yamori but freed by Anteiku amid the 11th Ward Battle, after which the trio joined Ken Kaneki's group behind Banjou.

Did Ichimi stay loyal to Banjou after Kaneki's group broke apart?

Yes, Ichimi and his siblings pledged to follow Banjou wherever he went once Kaneki's group broke apart, and they never wavered in that support in the years that followed.

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