Kaneki's appearance is relatively the same as that of his counterpart, except that he has a more muscular build, and instead of a leather mask with an eye patch, he wears a simple white mask with exaggerated teeth and lips with one eye in the form of a plus and the other in the form of a heart. He gives the impression of a kind cafe worker, but he is much more ruthless as a ghoul, ready to eliminate anyone who gets in his way. He seems to value human life, as he is shocked to see a child killed.