Talk:Kichimura Washuu/@comment-192.135.227.228-20150728211918/@comment-10733658-20150806055837

Highermind, I'm......actually a little baffled by your response.

I'm simply explaining the actual definition of the term, and its usage within fiction. This is not my personal views, but rather I went and double-checked through Google to refresh my memory since it's been a few years since my last Humanities course. But I am discussing facts, not personal opinions.

An Antagonist need not be a villain, and need not even be morally questionable or wicked. They are simply the element driving the story via Conflict, creating the dramatic tension. They are an opposing force to the Protagonist's journey.

Touka does not serve this role, nor does anyone at Anteiku save for Nishiki during his introduction. Their roles provide support for the Protagonist's journey.

Antagonist literally means "Rival". They are the Opposing Force of the story.

Tokyo Ghoul is fairly straight-forward in terms of its Antagonists. They are typically foes that Kaneki faces in battle, and overcomes on his journey. Once conquered, an Antagonist need not remain as such.....it is a common literary element for the Antagonist (as they are the "rival") to come to the Protagonist's side.