Hide (Hideyoshi) is Kaneki's last thread to humanity. Cheerful, smart and loyal, this ordinary human is the voice of pure friendship in the dark war between ghouls and hunters.
Character traits
Seemingly relaxed and joking, but with a far sharper mind than he lets on. He senses Kaneki has changed before anyone else; still, he stands by him unconditionally, without judgment.
His power isn't a kagune (a ghoul's weapon) but a friendship that never gives up — the rarest thing in this world.
Role in the story
Hide is the answer to Kaneki's question, "can I still stay human?" His presence offers a human anchor Kaneki can return to no matter how monstrous he becomes. The duo's friendship is the one pure light standing against all the series' darkness.
He shows that sometimes the strongest heroism is being a loyal friend.
Tracking Tokyo Ghoul on Episodo
Hide's moments are few but each is an emotional turning point; keeping the order strengthens their effect. Add the series to your watchlist on Episodo and tick off episodes to live this friendship's arc in order; the extension saves your episode whatever platform you watch on.
