History WMG / TokyoGhoul

[[WMG: Theories on Satsuki Haise.]]
Recording down the many theories concerning the protagonist of ''Tokyo Ghoul:re''. The primary theory, of course is [[spoiler: that he is Kaneki Ken]]. Evidence for this includes:
* [[spoiler: Their similar appearances, including height/weight, hairstyle, his combined white and black hair, and the fact his Kakugan is on the left side]].
* [[spoiler: Akira describes his relationship with Arima as one of "paternal love". Seemingly, he is one of Arima's proteges]].
* [[spoiler: He is mentioned to enjoy books, having lent some out to Arima]].
* [[spoiler: The letters seen above the briefcase in Chapter 143 while Arima speaks to the CCG chairman about "the name" are the same as his name, "Haise"]].
* [[spoiler: The "hai" in Haise (琲世) has the same pronunciation as ash/gray (灰). If you replace "hai" into 灰世, it would translate to "gray world". The actually "hai" in Haise (琲世) is in one of the kanjis for coffee (珈琲)]].

In relation to the Guess above, Kaneki has survived but has indeed "become lost", as Touka suggests. [[spoiler: The traumatic injuries inflicted by Arima have left his memory damaged and therefore vulnerable to manipulation by CCG]]. His original identity has been erased, and this is why Arima is told that "handling the name" will be left up to him. Kaneki will be given a new identity, and likely used as a weapon against other Ghouls -- or possibly may have had the surgery reversed, making him human once more. He is the person speaking from off-panel, and the figure seen on the final page -- who is too thin and short to be Arima. In contrast, Amon will [[spoiler: be implanted with Yoshimura's Kakuhou and become part of the second stage of Dr. Kanou's experiments]].

Multiple people have observed that there's something strange about Noro, including his unusual appetite and ability to regenerate from even decapitation. It's possible, with the experiments Aogiri Tree has been involved in, that he is the result of a previous experiment into making a more powerful Ghoul. [[spoiler: He may have been created by Dr. Kanou, possibly the bodyguard seen in shadow when he met Madam A]].

* Another theory is that Kaneki is Arima's new apprentice. Maybe CCG found him reliable because he was born human. [[spoiler: The ERASED probably means that Kaneki's identity has been deleted in order to keep him a secret.]]

[[WMG: Arata is [[spoilers: still alive.]]]]

In the scene where Arima speaks to the head of the CCG and discusses "ownership rights" while looking at a [[spoiler: document with Kaneki's picture on it and the word "ERASE-" written on it]], but with the last letter of the word obscured, [[http://www.mangahere.co/manga/toukyou_kushu/c143/16.html there's a panel of a suit case with the word "yes" written above it.]] That's a mistranslation. The correct translation is "yes, se..." with what follows "se" missing. Fans are already saying that [[spoiler: the briefcase is Kaneki, and that he's still somehow alive within it. People are saying that he was the one who said "yes, se..." and that he was either saying "yes, senpai" or "yes, sensei."]] Keep in mind that we never actually saw it next to anyone, so we don't have a point of reference as to how big the briefcase is.

[[WMG: Kaneki is [[spoilers: alive]] and is being [[spoilers: held captive as a new type of Quinque by the CCG]].]]
In the scene where Arima speaks to the head of the CCG and discusses "ownership rights" while looking at a [[spoiler: document with Kaneki's picture on it and the word "ERASE-" written on it]], but with the last letter of the word obscured, [[http://www.mangahere.co/manga/toukyou_kushu/c143/16.html there's a panel of a suit case with the word "yes" written above it.]] That's a mistranslation. The correct translation is "yes, se..." with what follows "se" missing. Fans are already saying that [[spoiler: the briefcase is Kaneki, and that he's still somehow alive within it. People are saying that he was the one who said "yes, se..." and that he was either saying "yes, senpai" or "yes, sensei."]] Keep in mind that we never actually saw it next to anyone, so we don't have a point of reference as to how big the briefcase is.

[[WMG: Arata is [[spoiler: still alive.]]]]

[[WMG: Kaneki is [[spoilers: alive]] and is being [[spoiler: held captive by the CCG]].]]
In the scene where Arima speaks to the head of the CCG and discusses "ownership rights" while looking at a [[spoiler: document with Kaneki's picture on it and the word "ERASE-" written on it]], but with the last letter of the word obscured, [[http://www.mangahere.co/manga/toukyou_kushu/c143/16.html there's a panel of a suit case with the word "yes" written above it.]] That's a mistranslation. The correct translation is "yes, se..." with what follows "se" missing. Fans are already saying that [[spoiler: the briefcase is Kaneki, and that he's still somehow alive within it. People are saying that he was the one who said "yes, se..." and that he was either saying "yes, senpai" or "yes, sensei."]] Keep in mind that we never actually saw it next to anyone, so we don't have a point of reference as to how big the briefcase is.

[[WMG: Kaneki is [[spoiler: alive]] and is being [[spoiler: held captive by the CCG]].]]
In the scene where Arima speaks to the head of the CCG and discusses "ownership rights" while looking at a [[spoiler: document with Kaneki's picture on it and the word "ERASE-" written on it]], but with the last letter of the word obscured, [[http://www.mangahere.co/manga/toukyou_kushu/c143/16.html there's a panel of a suit case with the word "yes" written above it.]] That's a mistranslation. The correct translation is "yes, se..." with what follows "se" missing. Fans are already saying that [[spoiler: the briefcase is Kaneki, and that he's still somehow alive within it. People are saying that he was the one who said "yes, se..." and that he was either saying "yes, senpai" or "yes, sensei."]] Keep in mind that we never actually saw it next to anyone, so we don't have a point of reference as to how big the briefcase is.

It seems to make sense, considering what information we have at this point. [[spoiler: Eto is almost always in the company of the King's right-hand men, and has been revealed as the One-Eyed Owl. Hiding her identity with a masculine Title, as well as the heavy bandages, allows her to directly supervise while preserving the mystery that makes the King an ideal symbol for the group]].

In the aftermath of the battle in the 20th Ward, he is reported as Killed in Action. However, it is worth noting the important events prior to the battle that suggest he is still alive. Namely, the fact that [[spoiler: Takatsuki/Eto came to visit him and gave him numerous clues about [=CCG=] being involved in Dr. Kanou's experiments and expressed interest in him personally]]. We last saw him facing Tatara and Noro, the right-hand men of the One-Eyed King and we never see what happened to him. While presumed killed in action, in truth he has been captured by Aogiri Tree for some purpose.
[[WMG: One-Eyed King is [[spoiler: Eto/Takatsuki]].]]

In the aftermath of the battle in the 20th Ward, he is reported as Killed in Action. However, it is worth noting the important events prior to the battle that suggest he is still alive. Namely, the fact that [[spoiler: Takatsuki/Eto came to visit him and gave him numerous clues about [=CCG=] being involved in Dr. Kanou's experiments and expressed interest in him personally]].

[[WMG: [[spoiler: Eto/Takatsuki]] is the One-Eyed King.]]

** Don't forget the RC suppressing drugs that Takatsuki/[[spoiler:Eto/One Eyed Owl]] told Amon about. If Arima or anybody in CCG was really a ghoul, they would need a heavy supply and it was revealed that the company that were manufacturing the drugs was run by CCG though this could always be a case of UnreliableNarrator on Takatsuki's part.

* [[spoiler: Confirmed as of Chapter 142.]]

[[WMG: Arata is [[spoiler: still alive]]]]

[[WMG: Akira will [[spoiler: seek revenge against Kaneki for Amon's "death"]]]]

[[WMG: Arata is [[spoiler: still alive]]]].

* Don't forget the RC suppressing drugs that Takatsuki/[[spoiler:Eto/One Eyed Owl]] told Amon about. If Arima or anybody in CCG was really a ghoul, they would need a heavy supply and it was revealed that the company that were manufacturing the drugs was run by CCG though this could always be a case of UnreliableNarrator on Takatsuki's part.

How else would she know so much about [[spoiler: Kanou's lab?]] Also [[spoiler: Yoshimura never makes any reference to the Owl's gender, he just refers to them as his "child".]] And when she went through the CCG scanner and it didn't react, the author made a point to have her ask about how it could detect ghouls, that seems like foreshadowing to me.

Both of them [[spoiler: were killed by investigators]] at some point, and Yomo acts protectively around Touka at several points in the manga. Their kagune type has a good chance of being the same, according to all known information about kagune inheritance- kagunes are inherited from one parent (or, rarely, both). Touka and Ayato are both ukaku, but their father was koukaku. Therefore, their mother must have been ukaku. Yomo is also ukaku, so his sister had a 50/50 chance of also being ukaku and fulfilling the requirement to pass it on to Touka and Ayato. Additionally, several panels in the manga involving Yomo and his sister parallel panels with Ayato and Touka.

[[WMG: Theories on how Arima knows [[spoiler: Kaneki's name]].]]

Both of them [[spoiler: were killed by investigators]] at some point, and Yomo acts protectively around Touka at several points in the manga. Their kagune type has a good chance of being the same, according to all known information about kagune inheritance- kagunes are inherited from one parent (or, rarely, both). Touka and Ayato are both ukaku, but their father was koukaku. Therefore, their mother must have been ukaku. Yomo is also ukaku, so his sister had a 50/50 chance of also being ukaku and fulfilling the requirement to pass it on to Touka and Ayato.
Additionally, several panels in the manga involving Yomo and his sister parallel panels with Ayato and Touka.

Both of them [[spoiler: were killed by investigators]] at some point, and Yomo acts protectively around Touka at several points in the manga. Their kagune type has a good chance of being the same, according to all known information about kagune inheritance- kagunes are inherited from one parent (or, rarely, both). Touka [[spoiler: and Ayato]] are both ukaku, but their father was koukaku. Therefore, their mother must have been ukaku. Yomo is also ukaku, so his sister had a 50/50 chance of also being ukaku and fulfilling the requirement to pass it on to Touka [[spoiler: and Ayato]].

[[WMG: Hikari, Touka's mother is Yomo's sister.]]

Both of them were killed by investigators at some point, and Yomo acts protectively around Touka at several points in the manga. Their kagune type has a good chance of being the same, according to all known information about kagune inheritance- kagunes are inherited from one parent (or, rarely, both). Touka [[spoiler: and Ayato]] are both ukaku, but their father was koukaku. Therefore, their mother must have been ukaku. Yomo is also ukaku, so his sister had a 50/50 chance of also being ukaku and fulfilling the requirement to pass it on to Touka [[spoiler: and Ayato]].

I for one think that he is [[spoiler: the one-eyed king.]]