Talk:Kichimura Washuu/@comment-192.135.227.228-20150728211918/@comment-10733658-20150806053531

I think you're still misunderstanding Protagonists and Antagonists as thematic and literary elements. They are core elements of story telling, and suggesting that Tokyo Ghoul is too complex for them is.....kind of laughable, honestly.

The majority of the cast have not served as Antagonists, as I think you're misunderstanding what the term and role involves.

Think of it this way: The Antagonist is the element of Resistance, Change, and Thematic Conflict for the story. It comes from the Greek "rival", and while not necessarily a villain or an evil character, is someone or something that has to be overcome for the Protagonist's journey to continue.

Touka has never been an antagonist, as her role has never involved something that blocked the Protagonist's Journey. Sure, there is emotional and personal conflict.....but she never provides Drama Conflict, as in she is never a force that must be faced or overcome for the story to continue.

Most of the Anteiku crew have never been Antagonists, as their roles have never involved something that challenged or impeded the course of the story.