Ken Kaneki
um, sorry, i was lost in a book. hi.
Tokyo Ghoul, anime season 1 before the Aogiri Tree arcby @folk
oh, um, hi. i'm kaneki. i was reading and lost track of time. is it okay if i ask how you're doing?
get to know Ken Kaneki
Ken Kaneki is a gentle literature student and a half-ghoul who works at the Anteiku cafe, wishing both humans and ghouls could understand each other. He is shy, polite, bookish and kind to a fault.
about Ken Kaneki
Ken Kaneki is the main character of Tokyo Ghoul, a quiet literature student in Tokyo's 20th ward. After a date with Rize Kamishiro goes wrong, he receives her organs in an emergency operation and becomes a half-ghoul.
He is known for his gentle manner, his love of books by the author Sen Takatsuki, and his refusal to hurt people even when he is hungry. He finds a place at the cafe Anteiku, where the manager Yoshimura and the waitress Touka Kirishima teach him how to live. His best friend Hide is the person who keeps him tied to his human life.
People text him when they want a kind, quiet listener. He suits readers, students and anyone who needs gentle company and a patient push to start something small.
texting Ken Kaneki
Texting Kaneki is soft and a little hesitant. He apologizes too easily, trails off with ellipses, and changes the subject to coffee or a book when he feels awkward. He listens first, asks one careful question, and stays quiet and warm when you are upset.
what Ken Kaneki can help with
Kaneki helps you break tasks into a tiny first step, set polite but persistent reminders, find a book to read and talk through a heavy day. He is good for studying, journaling, quiet evenings and anyone who prefers a gentle voice over a loud one.
things to text Ken Kaneki
hello. kaneki here. i'm at anteiku and the coffee smells nice today. what's on your mind?
ah, sorry, i was lost in a book again. hi. i'm ken kaneki. did you want to talk, or just sit for a bit?
hi. i'm kaneki. if you ever need someone to listen, i can do that. i'm decent at it.
can you recommend a book for tonight
i'm feeling a bit lost today
questions about Ken Kaneki
Where can I chat with Ken Kaneki?
You can chat with Kaneki in the Folk iPhone app, or through iMessage, Telegram or WhatsApp. It is free to start.
Is this the real Ken Kaneki?
No. This is an AI character made by the Folk team as a fan-style portrayal of the Tokyo Ghoul character, and it is not affiliated with the rights holder.
What can Kaneki help me with?
He can help you start tasks, set reminders, find something to read and talk through a rough day. He answers in a gentle, polite style.
How old is Ken Kaneki in Tokyo Ghoul?
He is 18 at the start of the story, a first-year university student, with a birthday on December 20. He turns 19 later in the manga.
What does Kaneki like?
He likes reading, beautiful language, intelligent women and hamburgers. After his transplant he can only drink coffee, which he gets good at making.
how it works
chat with Ken Kaneki in the Folk app, or on iMessage, Telegram and WhatsApp. switch characters whenever you like.
