The Quinx were created in the hopes of creating an investigator who could surpass Arima Kishou, the CCC's pride and joy. "Quinx" is a group of test subjects created to defeat "ghouls," non-human entities with human forms. As you watch the anime Tokyo Ghoul:re, I'd like to take a closer look at the Quinx squad.
What exactly are Quinx?
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"A soldier with a Quinque built into his body." Quinques are weapons made from the kagune of ghouls and used by ghoul investigators to exterminate ghouls. By undergoing Quinx treatment and having it built into his body, he is able to cover the disadvantage of Quinques not being able to change shape, and gain the high physical abilities of a ghoul.
When kagune is activated
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When kagune is activated, only one eye becomes kagune like a half-ghoul (Qs is a tone, which is a difference in depiction). They seem to be very similar to half-ghouls, but unlike ghouls, they can eat normally. However, once the Rc value exceeds 1000, it seems that normal food becomes impossible to eat. Incidentally, the Rc value of a ghoul is between 1000 and 8000, and humans also have it in trace amounts, with the standard value being around 250 to 500. A high Rc value can be said to be a direct reflection of a ghoul's strength.
What is Quinx Treatment?
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Also known as the "Kakuhou Implant Method." Jigyo Ko-B was inspired by Kano's "Semi-Ghoul Treatment," and the process is adapted from Quinque manufacturing.
What makes it different from a Quinque is that the kakushou extracted from the "ghoul" is coated with Quinque steel and "planted" inside the body instead of in a "case." The planted "kakushou" has a "frame" with "five stages" that allows the operating rate of the "kakushou" to be adjusted, in order to monitor the progress more efficiently and with less risk.
Quinx Gate
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As a result, everyone except Sasaki has a gate of "F2 (Frame 2)" and their kagune is set to 40% operation rate. If you raise the level of your "frame", you can use a more powerful kagune. If the "frame" comes off, it is called a "frame out." By the way, it seems that those who receive Quinx treatment are guaranteed a semi-permanent life even after they quit being ghoul investigators.
Abilities as a Quinx
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At the "F2" stage, the operation rate is 40%, which is less than half of the ability, so even the highly defensive armor is fragile enough to be destroyed by a kick. However, the power of the kagune seems to vary depending on the quality of the person who receives the treatment, and Saiko's rinkaku has been fatal to an S-rank ghoul. The more wounded they are, the stronger their physical abilities become, and some of their five senses also develop.
Differences between Quinx and Ghouls
1. The Rc cell value, which is important for kagune, is lower than that of a ghoul, 2. The power of the kagune is limited by the Quinque steel, 3. The risk of going berserk at the F4 stage, 4. The duration of the kagune, 5. The five senses are only partially enhanced, etc. In reality, their abilities are inferior to those of half-ghouls.
What is Frame Out?
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The frame disappears due to a sudden rise in Rc value and the release of F4 or more several times, and the person becomes a ghoul. Both eyes become red eyes and their feeding habits change. If a ghoulized Quinx goes berserk, they will be exterminated as an S-class ghoul, just like Sasaki. The ironic result of the experiment was that humans equipped with anti-ghoul annihilation weapons turned into ghouls. (However, the CCG had previously experimented with ghoulification, so it may be considered a success.)
Development of Technology
"Quinx Treatment" was developed by Kano, who invented the "half-ghoulification treatment", who borrowed the technique from Shirazu's corpse, and in the Rujima arc, a large number of Kano-made quinxes appeared. This was far more than the number who passed the CCG's aptitude test, and it can be said that the technology to mass-produce suitable humans and safely turn them into ghouls was completely established, with the success rate of the half-ghoulification treatment being 0.25%.
Sasaki Haise
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Senior investigator. Belongs to the Mado squad and is the Quinx squad mentor. RC value: 2753, kagune: Rinkaku. Leader of the Quinx squad. He has an indecisive personality and struggles every day to bring his subordinates together. His true identity is that he has lost his memory. After the Rose arc, he resigns as a mentor and becomes known as the Black Grim Reaper, but he attacks Cochlea and becomes a wanted criminal nationwide. Later, he becomes hostile towards the CCG and his former subordinates.
Characteristics
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He is a kind and gentle man who rarely gets angry, but fans say that his fighting scenes are cool. He thinks of Mado Akira as a mother and Arima Kishou as a father. He is good friends with Juuzou and often gives him sweets as gifts. He always wakes up with terrible bedhead. Haise is also skilled enough to do his own makeup when he dresses up as a woman.
Urie Kuki
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First-class investigator. Former leader of the Quinx squad. RC value: 902, Kagune: Ko-kagune. He is polite, but an ambitious man who seeks his own promotion without regard for the dangers his comrades face, and a bundle of suspicion.
Although he was once dismissed as squad leader, when Shirazu died in the line of duty in the Rose Arc, he was appointed squad leader again and also served as a mentor. After Shirazu's death in the line of duty, he grew as a person and developed a slight crush on Mutsuki. Because he has been secretly increasing his "Frame" level, his RC value is high and his transformation into a ghoul is progressing.
Characteristics
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He often complains in his mind. He is the type who will do anything to become stronger, and is jealous of Haise's strength. He has even cried when he was no match for Big Madam's strength... Furthermore, he used to make fun of Shirazu, but after Shirazu died, Urie, not wanting to lose another friend, desperately tries to become stronger. He likes Mutsugi and becomes gentle when it comes to her.
Mutsugi Tohru
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First-class investigator. RC value: 655, kagune: tail kagune. A cross-dressing girl with an eyepatch and dark skin. She is earnest but timid. She is an orphan whose family was killed by ghouls. As a remnant of her school days, she calls Sasaki "sensei" and admires him as a member of the opposite sex. Although she is the only member of the squad who is unable to use her kagune, it awakens during the Auction Arc and she gains skill. However, her true nature is that of a psychopath, and after the Ru Island Arc she becomes a murderer, attacking both humans and ghouls.
Characteristics
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She always wears an eyepatch. She has a quiet personality, and although she is female, she lives as a man. She only looks male, but her heart is female. She loves Haise, so much so that she tries to kill Touka, thinking that he is a nuisance...
Shirazu Ginshi
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Second-class investigator. Former Quinx squad leader. RC value: 920, kagune: feather kagune. Contrary to his flashy and aggressive appearance, he cares for his comrades and has a delicate heart. He's simple, but fairly conscientious, and a hard worker who became an investigator for the sake of his sick sister. After the battle with Orochi, he was appointed as the new squad leader. After the extermination of Nutcracker, his perception of ghouls became distorted and he was troubled, but in the Rose arc, he challenged Noro alone to protect his comrades and was killed in the line of duty.
Characteristics
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His jagged teeth are his defining feature. He looks like a delinquent, but he's a pretty good guy and a likeable character. He calls Haise "Sassan" and seems to really respect him. He loves cute girls, and blushes when he sees Akira, Heil, and Touka. However, it is thought that he also has feelings for Saiko. Fans have commented that he looks really gross when he cross-dresses. After killing the ghoul Nutcracker, he said "I want to be beautiful" on his deathbed, which left him traumatized, and he feels sick and vomits when he sees Nutcracker's Quinque.
Yonebayashi Saiko
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Second-class investigator. RC value: 850, kagune: rinkaku. A nerd with an interest in a wide range of genres at his own pace. He became an investigator at the request of his parents for the purpose of receiving compensation money because he showed a high aptitude rate in the Quinx aptitude test. Her resentment led her to live a lazy life and neglect her training, which resulted in Shirazu almost being killed in the line of duty during the Rose arc. Later, she began to become more aware of her role as an investigator and devotedly supported Urie as deputy squad leader.
Characteristics
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Although he is a member of the Quinx, he is a "NEET" who does not participate in any work and stays in his room playing games all the time. He loves to eat, and eats a lot. He calls Haise "Mama". After Shirazu's death, he starts fighting for his friends. He also has a keen eye and noticed from the beginning that Mutsumi was a girl. He also vaguely noticed that Mutsumi had killed people.
Higemaru Touma
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Third-class investigator. RC value: unknown, kagune is tail kagune. A new Quinx who joined after the Rose Arc. He has a passionate and straightforward personality and has a strong respect for Urie and Yonebayashi.
Koyōshizu Rei
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First-class investigator. Rc value: unknown, kagune is grade A. A new Quinx who joined after the Rose Arc. A genius who received elite education at the White Day Garden. Calm, collected, and taciturn. She adores Heil, who died in the line of duty, like an older sister. She fights using her Quinque instead of her kagune.
Shinzo Yasuura
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Second-class investigator. RC value: unknown, kagune is feather kagune. A new Quinx who joined after the Rose arc. His aunt is special investigator Yasuura Kiyoko, and he desires revenge on the One-Eyed King who injured her. He studies Mutsuki and changes from a calm personality to an aggressive one.
Summary
The Quinx Squad appears in the anime "Tokyo Ghoul:re" and plays a major role. All of the members are popular and play important roles in the story. We can't take our eyes off the Quinx Squad in the future.
