Ayakane
Touka Kirishima/Ken Kaneki
The relationship between half-ghoul Ken Kaneki and the fierce ghoul Touka Kirishima, who helped him navigate his new existence.
What is Ayakane?
Ayakane is the fan-given name for the romantic pairing of Touka Kirishima and Ken Kaneki from Tokyo Ghoul. With over 18,000 works on Archive of Our Own, it's one of the most popular ships in the fandom.
Why fans love Ayakane
Their journey from strangers to lovers, overcoming the trauma of their world, creates deeply emotional and healing narratives.
Most Popular Ayakane Fanfics
The highest-rated Ayakane stories on AO3, ranked by kudos.
Angels of Death
by mary_shinonome
The threat of Dragon Orphans continues to grow. But beyond them, the main danger remains the ghouls, who have failed to accept this new world.TSC suffers heavy losses in the fight against the ghouls, leading to a staff shortage. So they decide to create a new squad of peacekeepers specializing in co
wake up (goodnight)
by apoplece
Ken Kaneki wakes up on the roof of the Luna Eclipse and finds his squad just in time. One decision leads to the next, and his fated path diverges. An AU where Shirazu survives and Kaneki chooses to stay.
Parasitic Ghouls
by inpurpleshadows
Hello everyone, this work is a crossover fic between three of my favorite gory anime & manga series; Elfen Lied, Parasyte: The Maxim, and Tokyo Ghoul. I chose these three specifically because they each have unique premises that share some similarities in their themes, genres, and overall presentatio
Nobody's soldier
by Svnflover
Hideyoshi Nagachika is one of the brightest investigators CCG could show off. Clever, kind, quick-minded. He always has a smile and a joke for everyone, no matter the circumstances. But then why did he leave the field? Why is he locked in the lab department, instead of being on the streets just like
A Tragedy :REborn
by Sopheezel
~-✯-[A Darker, Slightly Refined Retelling of the Complete Tokyo Ghoul Series]-✯-~ If Kaneki was certain of anything, it was that he knew his life was a tragedy. He knew fate was cruel to people who were kind, ghouls were unforgiving, and that all the detriments in this world stemmed from a lack o
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What does Ayakane mean?
Ayakane is the ship name (portmanteau or nickname) for the pairing of Touka Kirishima and Ken Kaneki. It's used by fans to tag and search for fanfiction featuring this relationship.
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There are over 18,000 Ayakane fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own.
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