The fifteenth chapter of Tokyo Ghoul stages the cruel death of Ryouko Fueguchi at Mado's hands, as she shields Hinami and Kaneki arrives too late to do anything but spare the girl the sight of it.
Summary
Holding up Asaki Fueguchi's mask before Ryouko, Kureo Mado asks her for a moment of her time to answer questions. As bystanders gather, Amon declares plainly that he and Mado are investigators and orders everyone to clear out. Terrified, Hinami grips her mother, who tells her to run before unleashing her kagune. Some distance away, Kaneki heads home from Anteiku and overhears passersby gossiping about a ghoul sighting; picking a dropped card off the ground, his thoughts turn to Hinami.
Key Events
Mado quickly reads that Ryouko has little combat experience and poor control of her kagune, and voices his loathing for ghouls who mimic humans even as she sacrifices herself for her daughter. Drawing his quinque, he goads her to pour out her hatred and despair. Frantic, Kaneki tries phoning Yoshimura in vain and questions whether he could change anything by rushing over, but when Hinami's voice reaches him, he and the girl race toward her mother.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the mother and daughter in Tokyo Ghoul's Chapter 15?
The mother and daughter at the center of Chapter 15 are Ryouko Fueguchi and her young daughter Hinami Fueguchi, whom Kureo Mado corners and questions before Ryouko sacrifices herself to protect Hinami.
What happened to Hinami's mother in Tokyo Ghoul?
In Chapter 15, Hinami's mother Ryouko Fueguchi is cornered by investigator Kureo Mado, who goads her into revealing her kagune before beheading her while Hinami and Kaneki can only watch.
How does Mado track down Ryouko in Chapter 15?
Kureo Mado holds up Asaki Fueguchi's mask before Ryouko Fueguchi and asks for a moment of her time to answer questions, while Koutarou Amon orders bystanders to clear the area.
What does Kaneki do to protect Hinami at the end of Chapter 15?
Arriving too late to stop Ryouko's death, Ken Kaneki covers Hinami's eyes so she is spared the sight of her mother being killed.
What is Kaneki doing before he learns Ryouko is in danger?
Kaneki is walking home from Anteiku when he overhears passersby gossiping about a ghoul sighting and picks up a dropped card, his thoughts turning to Hinami just before her voice reaches him.
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