Kaneki is led into a massive arena where he is intended to be the main course for a group of masked ghouls.
In episode 4 of Tokyo Ghoul , titled "," Ken Kaneki is drawn into the dangerous orbit of Shu Tsukiyama , known as the "Gourmet" ghoul. This episode marks a pivotal moment in Kaneki's transition into the ghoul world as he encounters his first major antagonist outside of the CCG. Plot Summary
A playful yet manipulative ghoul and information broker who runs the bar " Helter Skelter ". She provides Kaneki with crucial information about the accident that turned him into a ghoul. Important Themes & Lore
Viewers are introduced to the Ghoul Restaurant , a secret club where wealthy ghouls watch humans (and occasionally other ghouls) being slaughtered before eating them.
To the shock of the audience, Kaneki's kakugan (ghoul eye) activates during the struggle with the executioner, Taro. Seeing Kaneki is a legendary one-eyed ghoul, Tsukiyama’s obsession turns into a frantic desire to keep Kaneki all to himself, leading him to kill the executioner and "save" Kaneki for his own future consumption. Key Character Introductions
This episode highlights the extreme rarity and high value of one-eyed ghouls in ghoul society.
Tsukiyama , obsessed with Kaneki's unique "one-eyed" scent, invites him to a private "Ghoul Restaurant."
An eccentric, flamboyant ghoul from a wealthy family who views eating as a fine art.