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Adam Gehner

Character

Adam Gehner heads the Ghoul Forschung Gesellschaft, Germany's counterpart to the CCG, holding the post of Commission Chief. He is remembered chiefly for a single contribution to anti-ghoul warfare: working beside Yoshiu Washuu, he helped bring the very first quinque into being.

Kanji: アダム ゲッヘナー
Gender: Male
Status: Deceased
Species: Unknown
Occupation: Commission Chief
Manga Debut: :re Chapter 4
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Appearance

The handful of panels that feature Gehner show a tall figure with a pale face and fair hair. His eyes are drawn blank, without any visible iris. A formal suit worn over a dress shirt rounds out his look.

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Personality

Because Gehner plays only a marginal part in the story, almost nothing about his temperament is ever established.

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History

Partnering with Yoshiu Washuu, once the head of the CCG, Gehner shares in the creation of the quinque. That invention pushes forward the weaponry used against ghouls, giving investigators a decisive new tool in their work.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Adam Gehner in Tokyo Ghoul?

Adam Gehner heads the Ghoul Forschung Gesellschaft, Germany's counterpart to the CCG, holding the post of Commission Chief. He is remembered chiefly for helping bring the first quinque into being.

What organization does Adam Gehner lead?

Adam Gehner is the Commission Chief of the Ghoul Forschung Gesellschaft, the German organization that serves as that country's counterpart to the CCG.

What is Adam Gehner's biggest contribution to anti-ghoul warfare?

Adam Gehner is remembered chiefly for working alongside Yoshiu Washuu to help create the very first quinque, a breakthrough that gave investigators a decisive new weapon against ghouls.

What does Adam Gehner look like?

Adam Gehner is a tall figure with a pale face and fair hair, drawn with blank eyes that show no visible iris, and he wears a formal suit over a dress shirt.

Who did Adam Gehner work with to create the first quinque?

Adam Gehner partnered with Yoshiu Washuu, once the head of the CCG, to help create the first quinque, pushing forward the weaponry used against ghouls.

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