#Tokyo ghoul re manga series#

It is likely an artistic decision, and if black and white hair symbolizes illusion, theorizers would argue that another one of Kaneki's dreams has manifested in Ichika. Ignoring RC cell shenanigans, there is no biological explanation for Ichika's black and white hair (in the manga, both Kaneki and Touka have black hair).

#Tokyo ghoul re manga series#

Related: Digimon Adventure 2020 Has Already Improved on the Original Series When Kaneki's memories return, he says, in one of the series' most recognizable quotes,В 'Goodnight, Haise. This period was a sweet dream for the protagonist. Through lying to himself and stripping away his memories, Sasaki was able to live happily (for a time) as part of the CCG. When, as Haise Sasaki,В his hair was both black and white, it symbolized illusion. When Kaneki's hair turned white after being tortured, it symbolized his acceptance of ghoulism and his loss of humanity. Tokyo GhoulВ has long been into hair symbolism. As the theory would argue, the chapter isВ a dream, and the reality of Kaneki's story is far bleeker.

The chapter ends with Kaneki going on a cheery stroll with his family, remarking 'what a beautiful day' on a grassy hill. The cast meet at Kaneki and Touka's house, all in high spirits. He's miraculously survived, the city of Tokyo is recovering and he has a daughter named Ichika. Luckily, he's saved by Ayato off-screen, and the next we see of him is in the final chapter, happier than he has ever been. After defeating 'Dragon,' Kaneki is swept up in a flood as the huge kakuja monster collapses.

Despite differences in the anime and manga, they end the same way.