I wonder why those at Anteiku hadn't said anything yet, but the highlight of this series for me so far has been the mystery and unexpected showing of Ken Kaneki's impact on those around him through Haise.

gorlock332

5 mo

Verified

The dinner party sequence felt a little lazy in terms of animation and execution in general, but the entire sequence of Haise's big celebration helps show how mundane his life can be in a way.

mustardsprinkles

5 mo

Verified

Haise's hair is getting more, black? It reflects his mental state and control over his past self. I do feel like some of his actions as Kaneki become diminished if he never regains his memory or chooses to live as Haise in ignorance of it though.

Episode Context

Tokyo Ghoul:re pumps the brakes hard at its midpoint, and it's a deliberate choice. After the relentless violence of the Auction Raid, Episode 7 strips back the action in favor of something quieter and more unsettling. Haise Sasaki's crumbling sense of self. This is a psychological deep-dive episode. Expect hallucinations, cryptic encounters, and a pervasive feeling that the past is clawing its way through carefully constructed walls. Hinami Fueguchi and Touka Kirishima surface in ways that deepen the emotional weight without offering easy answers. The pacing is contemplative, almost dreamlike, trading combat choreography for lingering silences and loaded glances. Identity, memory, and the cost of forgetting drive every scene. If you're here for pure action, recalibrate, this episode is building something that demands patience.

Runtime24 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateMay 15, 2018

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