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Hayashi

Character

Hayashi is a human man who lived as a neighbor to Rize Kamishiro during her time in the 11th Ward. His complaint about a foul smell drifting from her apartment drew him toward her, and the encounter ended with him becoming one of her victims.

Species: Human
Status: Deceased
Ward: 11th Ward
Gender: Male
First Appearance (Manga): Side Story: Rize
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Appearance

The source leaves Hayashi's appearance blank, providing no description of his features or build. He is identified only as a human man residing in the 11th Ward.

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Personality

Nothing of Hayashi's temperament is recorded. He registers in the story chiefly as an ordinary resident, bothered enough by a neighbor's stench to press the matter.

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History

Troubled by an odor seeping from Rize Kamishiro's apartment, Hayashi took his grievance to the landlady, who then asked Rize to deal with the problem. When the smell refused to fade, he went to confront her in person, only to be lured inside her room. He is never seen alive again; his severed head later turns up among the belongings Rize keeps in one of her bags.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Hayashi in Tokyo Ghoul?

Hayashi is a human man who lived as Rize Kamishiro's neighbor in the 11th Ward. He becomes one of her victims after confronting her about a foul smell coming from her apartment.

What happened to Hayashi in Tokyo Ghoul?

Hayashi is killed by Rize Kamishiro after going to her apartment to complain about a smell. His severed head is later found among the belongings she keeps in one of her bags.

Why did Hayashi confront Rize Kamishiro?

Hayashi confronted Rize Kamishiro because a foul odor kept seeping from her apartment. He first complained to the landlady, and when the smell did not go away, he went to speak with Rize directly.

Where did Hayashi live in Tokyo Ghoul?

Hayashi lived in the 11th Ward, the same district where Rize Kamishiro resided before the events of the main story.

In which Tokyo Ghoul story does Hayashi appear?

Hayashi appears in the manga side story titled Rize, which chronicles Rize Kamishiro's life before the main series begins.

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