Kazuo Yoshida

Kazuo Yoshida (吉田 カズオ, Yoshida Kazuo) is a ghoul who Kaneki met in a dark alley and moments later was killed by Nishiki Nishio, since he was feeding on his turf. He also appeared in omake at the end of some volumes and worked as Chief Instructor in the Fitness Club "ZEN".

Appearance
A man who resembles Santa with a white beard and is fat and jolly.

Plot
Kazuo was enjoying his meal in a dark alley as Ken Kaneki, who was following the scent of human flesh, ran into him. As he was perplexed by Kaneki's sudden breakdown, he quickly claimed ownership of the corpse and threatened to kill Kaneki unless he left this instant. Suddenly, Nishiki Nishio showed up and killed him with a heavy kick to the head.

Anime and Manga Differences
In the anime, instead of threatening to kill Kaneki, Kazuo politely offers a small portion of his meat, before being killed by Nishiki.

Powers and Abilities
He can eat food from McDonalds without puking

Trivia

 * At the end of Volume 3, Kazuo was enjoying his bath in hell together with Kie Muramatsu and Oumi. Their peaceful bath was disturbed when Kureo Mado entered.