Talk:Kichimura Washuu/@comment-192.135.227.228-20150728211918/@comment-10733658-20150806045750

Chiming in, it sounds like people aren't familiar with the classic definitions of Protagonist and Antagonist.

Protagonist =/= Hero

Antagonist =/= Villain or Enemy

Rather, these are terms used to denote elements of how the character influences the plot of the story and the action.

The Protagonist is the central character, the primary actor in the story who is caught in circumstances. Their choices and actions direct the story, and they are our primary viewpoint into the tale. In Tokyo Ghoul, Kaneki/Sasaki and Amon are the Protagonists as they are our viewpoint characters for their respective sides.

The Antagonist is a character or force used to create dramatic tension or conflict within the story. Their actions typically begin the overall conflict of the story, and may serve as a force that the protagonist needs to overcome or otherwise face. They are not necessarily a villain or an evil character, but their actions create the dramatic conflict that the Protagonist must deal with.

Souta fits the role of an Antagonist thus far, as his actions have created conflict or drama for Kaneki. He's very clearly someone that will have a major role in the future, for three significant reasons -- he is the only member of the Restaurant besides Madam A to be shown to have survived, he is the only Clown we know nothing about, and he is the one revealed to have caused the entire plot of the series by attacking Rize. Thus, he is clearly someone that Ishida has major plans for since he keeps popping up at significant moments.