Does Hide Know Kaneki Is A Ghoul

Okay, let's dive into the wild world of Tokyo Ghoul and tackle a question that's kept fans theorizing for ages: Did Hide know about Kaneki being a ghoul?

I mean, we're talking about possibly the best friendship in anime history, so the stakes are HIGH.

Think about your own best friend. You practically have a sixth sense about them, right?

The Case for Hide Knowing: He's Basically Sherlock Holmes

Hide isn't just any best friend. He's perceptive. He's observant. He’s practically got a magnifying glass glued to his eye, figuratively speaking, of course. We're not saying he's actually Sherlock Holmes, but he's definitely giving off those vibes.

Kaneki, on the other hand, isn’t exactly subtle. Suddenly, he's only eating hamburgers (and looking REALLY sad about it). He starts wearing an eyepatch and getting super secretive. Come on, Kaneki, give your buddy some credit!

Let's be real, if your friend suddenly developed a bizarre hamburger obsession and started sporting an eye patch, wouldn't you be a little suspicious? We're not talking about a new fashion trend here; this is Kaneki we're talking about!

Exhibit A: The Coffee Situation

Ghouls can’t exactly stomach regular food. That means no pizza nights, no celebratory ice cream runs, and definitely no coffee dates. Kaneki’s sudden aversion to coffee? A HUGE red flag.

Hide loves coffee, and he knows Kaneki does too. It's like their thing. If your bestie suddenly started recoiling from your favorite inside joke, you'd raise an eyebrow, wouldn’t you?

Exhibit B: Hide's "Investigation"

Remember Hide's "part-time job" at the CCG? Suspicious, right? It's like he's gathering information, piecing together the puzzle. He doesn't just stumble into that job; it feels like he's strategically positioning himself.

It is like your friend took a job at your favorite ice cream shop, but you never see them eating ice cream and they keep asking you questions about the ingredients. Hmmm... fishy.

The Case for Hide Suspecting, But Not 100% Knowing: The "Best Friend" Theory

Okay, maybe Hide didn't have all the details perfectly figured out, but he definitely suspected SOMETHING was up with Kaneki. Maybe he thought Kaneki was involved in something dangerous, something he couldn't talk about.

Hide cared about Kaneki deeply. So maybe he preferred to stay in the grey zone rather than confront Kaneki directly. He understood that Kaneki wasn't confiding in him for a reason. It's all about trust, right?

“Sometimes, the best way to help someone is to just be there for them, even if you don’t fully understand what they’re going through.”

That’s the Hide philosophy in a nutshell. He’s the kind of friend who brings the tissues and the bad puns when you need them most, regardless of the situation.

Conclusion: Hide is the Ultimate Best Friend

Whether Hide knew Kaneki was a ghoul for certain is really open to interpretation. But one thing's for sure: he knew something was terribly wrong, and he chose to be there for his friend no matter what.

And honestly, that’s more powerful than any perfectly deduced answer. In the end, it all boils down to the unwavering love and support between two best friends.

Hide will forever remain the best friend of all time. This case is close to our hearts!