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Rocky is the family dog of the Takizawa household, a small everyday pet woven into the domestic life surrounding investigator Seidou Takizawa. He is an ordinary animal rather than any creature of the ghoul world.

Species: Canine
Status: Unknown
First Appearance (Manga): Chapter 123
First Appearance (Anime): Episode 21: City in Waiting
Allegiances: Takizawa family
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Appearance

Rocky is a little dog of no stated breed, coated in short brown and white fur. His ears stand upright, his tail is cropped short, and a red collar sits around his neck.

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Personality

There is nothing unusual about Rocky. He behaves like any household pet, warm toward the people he belongs to and forever angling for a bit of attention.

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History

Rocky belongs to the Takizawa family, sharing his home with the investigator Seidou Takizawa and his relatives: his sister Seina, their mother Michie, and their father. He first appears in the manga's later chapters and in the anime adaptation, filling the quiet role of a family companion. What becomes of him is ultimately left uncertain.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Rocky in Tokyo Ghoul?

Rocky is the pet dog of the Takizawa family, a small brown-and-white dog who lives alongside investigator Seidou Takizawa and his relatives.

What breed is Rocky the dog in Tokyo Ghoul?

Rocky's breed is never stated. He is described only as a small dog with short brown and white fur, upright ears, a cropped tail, and a red collar.

Which family owns Rocky in Tokyo Ghoul?

Rocky belongs to the Takizawa family, sharing a home with investigator Seidou Takizawa, his sister Seina, their mother Michie, and their father.

When does Rocky first appear in Tokyo Ghoul?

Rocky first appears in the manga's later chapters, debuting in Chapter 123, and in the anime's Episode 21.

What happens to Rocky in Tokyo Ghoul?

Rocky's ultimate fate is left uncertain. He remains a household pet woven into the Takizawa family's domestic life with no further resolution given.

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