Matchstick is the forty-seventh chapter of Tokyo Ghoul:re. The two sides race toward opposing goals inside Luna Eclipse, Matsumae steels herself to guard Shuu, and Haise waits for him at the rooftop as the escape helicopter falls.
Summary
Matsuri Washuu reasons that Mirumo Tsukiyama surrendered on purpose, buying time for Shuu to slip away. Where the family aims to fly Shuu out by helicopter, the CCG intends to wipe out every ghoul sheltered within Luna Eclipse. Investigators such as Shiki Kijima cut down the ghouls throughout the building while the Quinx Squad advances in the wake of Shimoguchi's unit. Shimoguchi's group runs headlong into Kanae, and the Quinx regroup with Ui, who directs Haise Sasaki to sweep the rooftop for enemies. Haise smashes through a window and begins scaling the exterior.
Matsumae informs Shuu that they will have to face Hairu Ihei's squad. Downcast, he asks whether she will come back to him. She recalls their childhood together, back when she first started attending school, then politely takes her leave. Moving toward Hairu, she resolves inwardly to keep Shuu safe, having always regarded him as a younger brother. Alongside Mairo, she squares off against Hairu and Kijima.
When Shuu at last reaches the rooftop, he finds Haise already standing in his path just as the helicopter plummets to the ground.
Key Events
Matsuri deduces that Mirumo let himself be captured to cover Shuu's escape. The CCG purges the ghouls inside Luna Eclipse while the Quinx follow Shimoguchi's squad into a clash with Kanae. Ui sends Haise up the building. Matsumae and Mairo confront Hairu and Kijima, and Shuu reaches the rooftop only to meet Haise as the helicopter crashes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in re Chapter 47, Matchstick?
In :re Chapter 47, Matchstick, the CCG storms Luna Eclipse to purge the ghouls sheltered inside while the Tsukiyama family races to fly Shuu out by helicopter, and Haise Sasaki reaches the rooftop just as that helicopter crashes.
What does Matsuri Washuu deduce about Mirumo's surrender?
Matsuri Washuu reasons that Mirumo Tsukiyama let himself be captured on purpose, buying time for his son Shuu to escape.
Who does Matsumae fight alongside in this chapter?
Matsumae fights alongside Mairo, facing off against Hairu Ihei and Shiki Kijima while resolving to protect Shuu, whom she has always regarded as a younger brother.
What does Ui order Haise to do during the raid?
Ui directs Haise Sasaki to sweep the rooftop of Luna Eclipse for enemies, and Haise smashes through a window to begin climbing the building's exterior.
What issue and volume did re Chapter 47 appear in?
:re Chapter 47, titled Macchi in Japanese meaning Matchstick, ran in Weekly Young Jump issue 2015-45 and is collected in Volume 5 of Tokyo Ghoul:re.
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