Talk:Touka Kirishima/@comment-87.9.64.125-20150706220853/@comment-10733658-20150706224310

Yeah, I think there is a tendency to devalue female characters taking on roles that aren't on the front lines. Touka's path has never been about her kicking ass, or being physically strong. Remember that she's the High Priestess, which represents inner wisdom. Her role in the story is one moving away from violence, after her initial role being about her anger and violence. She started out a fighter, angry at the world and then Yoshimura took her in and she slowly started to hope for more.

Like you said, in the second half of the original series, her role was about her realizing what she wanted in her life. She wanted a normal life, and was starting to realize what she wanted to do -- she wanted to be a teacher, and try to learn about the origins of Ghouls.

In :Re, we're seeing how much Touka has grown. She has taken up the mantle left behind by Yoshimura, creating a safe home for others and providing them with patience and understanding. I think she realizes she cannot push Sasaki, that he needs to figure things out for himself on his own terms and in his own time. All she can do is be there for him, when the time comes.

Touka's role is about the hope of where things could go for Ghouls, living quiet and peaceful lives.