Tokyo Ghoul
#7 Most Rated · Summer 2014#8 Most Popular#26 Most Rated · 2014
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.
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Format
TV
Episodes
12
Episode Duration
24 mins
Characters
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Staff
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Reviews
4 · sorted by votes- 90
This is just like Shakugan no Shana
- 86
Highly recommend it for a first time watcher.
Invaded by a horrid and bloody monstrosity, engulf in a solid psychological tale of a boy who has his identity crushed.
- 80
Rose-tinted glasses be damned, Tokyo Ghoul challenges the exemplification of humanity through the lens of tragedy.
Status Distribution
Current
4%·28,526
Planning
13%·89,875
Paused
2%·11,957
Dropped
3%·17,837
Completed
79%·544,423
Score Distribution
102030405060708090100
Recommendations
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Relations
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Tags
Hide spoilersGore90%Urban Fantasy89%Tragedy87%Survival83%Human Experimentation79%Body Horror79%Male Protagonist78%Torture78%Henshin75%Seinen73%Anti-Hero71%Coming of Age70%Cannibalism70%Police69%Urban69%Detective67%Terrorism60%Crime60%Mythology60%Primarily Adult Cast60%Military60%College42%Heterosexual42%Femboy10%
Frequently asked questions
How many episodes does Tokyo Ghoul have?
Tokyo Ghoul has 12 episodes.
Is Tokyo Ghoul finished?
As of now, Tokyo Ghoul has finished.
When did Tokyo Ghoul air?
Tokyo Ghoul aired from July 4, 2014 to September 19, 2014.
What kind of show is Tokyo Ghoul?
Tokyo Ghoul is a TV series with episodes around 24 minutes long, originally from Japan.
When did Tokyo Ghoul premiere?
Tokyo Ghoul premiered in Summer 2014.