Manager
CharacterThe manager runs an unnamed coffee shop in the prototype Oneshot that preceded Tokyo Ghoul. A quiet ghoul who keeps his true nature hidden, he employs Kaneki and Touka and watches over them with unexpected gentleness.
Appearance
The manager keeps his white hair combed back and his eyes usually shut, and he is typically seen in an ordinary waiter's uniform.
Personality
The manager reveals himself through small gestures rather than words, attentive and caring toward the young staff he employs while insisting on the discretion a ghoul must keep. He gently reminds his workers to be more careful in how they take their meals.
History
The manager gives Kaneki and Touka jobs at his coffee shop, invites the pair to lunch, and offers Kaneki a cup of coffee when human food leaves him feeling ill. After some time he sets out to tidy the pantry, leaving his two employees in charge of everything else in the cafe. Unknown to them, he is a ghoul himself, and he grumbles that they ought to be more careful about how much they enjoy their meals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the manager of Tokyo Ghoul?
The manager is a ghoul who runs an unnamed coffee shop in Oneshot, the prototype story that preceded Tokyo Ghoul. He quietly employs Ken Kaneki and Touka Kirishima while hiding his true nature and watching over them with unexpected gentleness.
Where does the manager work in Oneshot?
The manager runs an unnamed coffee shop in Oneshot, where he employs both Ken Kaneki and Touka Kirishima as staff.
Is the manager human or a ghoul?
The manager is a ghoul, though he keeps his true nature hidden from most people and behaves with quiet discretion.
How does the manager treat his employees?
The manager is attentive and caring toward his young staff, inviting Ken Kaneki and Touka Kirishima to lunch and gently reminding them to be careful in how they take their meals.
What does the manager look like?
The manager keeps his white hair combed back and his eyes usually shut, and he typically wears an ordinary waiter's uniform.
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