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Tokyo Ghoul

東京喰種 トーキョーグール

TV · Finished · Summer 2014 · 12 episodes · 24 min

The suspense horror/dark fantasy story is set in Tokyo, which is haunted by mysterious "ghouls" who are devouring humans. People are gripped by the fear of these ghouls whose identities are masked in mystery. An ordinary college student named Kaneki encounters Rize, a girl who is an avid reader like him, at the café he frequents. Little does he realize that his fate will change overnight.

(Source: Anime News Network)

Genres: Action, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Psychological, Supernatural

Tags: Gore, Urban Fantasy, Survival, Body Horror, Male Protagonist, Henshin, Seinen, Anti-Hero, Cannibalism, Coming of Age, Police, Urban

Studio: Studio Pierrot

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Episodes

  1. Episode 1: Tragedy
  2. Episode 2: Incubation
  3. Episode 3: Dove
  4. Episode 4: Supper
  5. Episode 5: Scars
  6. Episode 6: Cloudburst
  7. Episode 7: Captivity
  8. Episode 8: Circular
  9. Episode 9: Birdcage
  10. Episode 10: Aogiri
  11. Episode 11: High Spirits
  12. Episode 12: Ghoul

Reviews

Tokyo Ghoul has a lot of potential which it doesn't want to utilize.

Invaded by a horrid and bloody monstrosity, engulf in a solid psychological tale of a boy who has his identity crushed.

Please read the manga.