Yuuichi Asaoka
CharacterYuuichi Asaoka is Ken Kaneki's cousin, the son of the aunt who took in and mistreated Kaneki after his mother's death. A game-loving boy who cared little for his schooling, he surfaces only within Kaneki's childhood memories.
Appearance
As a boy he wore his light-colored hair short, echoing his mother's shade, and dressed in a pale button shirt with dark trousers.
Personality
He shows little interest in his schoolwork, preferring to lose himself in video games. He was never close to Kaneki and raised no objection while his mother mistreated the boy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Yuuichi Asaoka?
Yuuichi Asaoka is Ken Kaneki's cousin, the son of the aunt who took in and mistreated Kaneki after his mother's death.
How is Yuuichi Asaoka related to Touka Kirishima?
Yuuichi Asaoka is Touka Kirishima's cousin-in-law, connected to her through his cousin Ken Kaneki.
What was Yuuichi Asaoka like as a child?
As a boy, Yuuichi Asaoka showed little interest in his schoolwork, preferring to lose himself in video games with his own parents nearby.
Does Yuuichi Asaoka appear outside of Kaneki's flashbacks?
No, Yuuichi Asaoka appears only in passing within Ken Kaneki's memories of his childhood.
Was Yuuichi Asaoka close to Kaneki?
No, Yuuichi Asaoka was never close to Ken Kaneki and raised no objection while his mother mistreated the boy.
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- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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