The Tokyo Ghoul meme phenomenon primarily centers around the protagonist Ken Kaneki and his dramatic psychological transformations. Most notably, the '1000 minus 7' scene and his iconic finger-cracking habit during torture became viral symbols of edginess and repressed trauma within the anime community. These memes often feature the haunting opening theme Unravel to accentuate feelings of sadness, betrayal, or a sudden shift in personality. Today, Tokyo Ghoul memes are used both sincerely by fans expressing emotional pain and ironically to mock overly dramatic or emo internet tropes, making it one of the most recognizable anime templates in digital culture.