Is no one looking for Kaneki?


In _Tokyo Ghoul_ , during episode 1, Kaneki turns into a half-ghoul, and he is
forced to abandon his old life, sans his good buddy Hide, though they do spend
less time together.

However, we barely even get a glimpse of Kaneki's home life. We see him
briefly in what appears to be an apartment or small home, but without
roommates or family.

![Kaneki arrives back home](https://i.stack.imgur.com/WbUxv.png)

I think Kaneki is around 18, so it's possible he lives alone, but surely
someone took care of him long enough to wonder where he is.

Why does no one seem to be looking for him?




In episode 12 of the anime, it is explained in detail.

  * His dad died before he was old enough to form memories
  * His mom died from "overwork" trying to support Kaneki and her younger sister
  * His aunt (which took advantage of his mom) is obviously not the responsible type

As far as the anime goes, Kaneki does not have any other family. As a result,
anyone that would care for him is dead, so they can't go looking for him, and
his aunt doesn't care about him, so she would not look for him.




In episode 12 of the anime, it is explained in detail.

  * His dad died before he was old enough to form memories
  * His mom died from "overwork" trying to support Kaneki and her younger sister
  * His aunt (which took advantage of his mom) is obviously not the responsible type

As far as the anime goes, Kaneki does not have any other family. As a result,
anyone that would care for him is dead, so they can't go looking for him, and
his aunt doesn't care about him, so she would not look for him.

