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Mairo was a ghoul in the service of the Tsukiyama family, a butler-like retainer devoted to his employers. Calm and dutiful to the last, he embodied Mirumo Tsukiyama's creed of setting feeling behind action and gave his life shielding a fellow servant during the CCG's assault.

Ward: 21st Ward
Kanji: マイロ
Gender: Male
Status: Deceased
Rc Type: Koukaku
Species: Ghoul
En Voice: Nazeeh Tarsha
Jp Voice: Hinata Tadokoro
Anime Debut: :re Episode 8
Manga Debut: :re Chapter 39
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Appearance

Mairo was dark-haired, his fringe swept to one side so that his forehead showed.

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Personality

As with Matsumae, little of Mairo's inner life is revealed beyond the respect he showed the Tsukiyama family as his employers. He generally held an expression of professional blankness, suggesting a calm, composed demeanor, and his deep dedication made him a model of Mirumo's philosophy that placing one's feelings behind one's actions made a person stronger.

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History

Mairo appeared hunting alongside Matsumae and Yuuma when the group was ambushed by Kijima and Ihei, and later stood beside a recovering Matsumae at the Tsukiyama residence. Once Shuu and Matsumae fled to the Luna Eclipse, he turned up near the top floor, relieved to see Shuu safe, then headed downstairs with Matsumae to slow the CCG raiding squad and win their young master some time.

During the clash between Matsumae and Hairu Ihei, Mairo leapt between the fighters, told Matsumae to protect Shuu, and took a blow meant for her from T-Human. Blown in half, he still rode the momentum to behead Ihei even as his upper half dropped. Assumed dead, he then revealed he was still alive, chided Shiki Kijima for having underrated his toughness, and ran his kagune through the investigator's shoulder, keeping him occupied while Matsumae delivered the finishing blow. As a born ghoul, Mairo had great physical strength and a koukaku kagune shaped, despite the type's heavy reputation, into a thin arm-length blade that could also serve as a short javelin tethered to his body by threads.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Mairo in Tokyo Ghoul?

Mairo is a ghoul who serves the Tsukiyama family as a butler-like retainer, devoted to his employers and known for his calm, professional demeanor.

How did Mairo die?

Mairo died during the CCG's raid on the Luna Eclipse, taking a blow meant for Matsumae from the investigator T-Human that split him in half, though he still managed to behead Hairu Ihei before succumbing.

What kagune did Mairo have?

Mairo had a koukaku kagune shaped into a thin arm-length blade that could also serve as a short javelin tethered to his body by threads, along with great physical strength.

Who did Mairo fight to protect Shuu Tsukiyama?

Mairo fought Hairu Ihei and Shiki Kijima to buy time for Shuu Tsukiyama and Matsumae during the CCG's assault on the Luna Eclipse, ultimately dying in the process.

What philosophy did Mairo embody?

Mairo embodied Mirumo Tsukiyama's creed of placing one's feelings behind one's actions, showing deep dedication and professional composure as a servant of the Tsukiyama family.

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