Tokyo Ghoul
Native: 東京喰種 トーキョーグール
Synopsis
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)
Episodes (12)
Tragedy
Incubation
Dove
Supper
Scars
Cloudburst
Captivity
Circular
Birdcage
Aogiri
High Spirits
Ghoul
Tragedy
calendar_today2014-07-04Amid news reports of "Ghoul" attacks nearby, ordinary college student, Ken 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.
Incubation
calendar_today2014-07-11Kaneki struggles to adapt to his new nature with no success, until another ghoul, Nishiki Nishio attempts to prey on his friend Hideyoshi Nagachika and he must fight to protect him.
Dove
calendar_today2014-07-18Yoshimura teaches Kaneki more about how to blend in with mankind, and takes in a mother and daughter needing protection. Two ghoul investigators are assigned to the 20th Ward.
Supper
calendar_today2014-07-25Kaneki starts receiving self-defense lessons from Yomo. He meets Itori, who runs her own bar, and is friends with Uta and Yomo. Kaneki is befriended by Tsukiyama, a ghoul who knew Rize, who also enjoys reading, and possesses other, more epicurean tastes.
Scars
calendar_today2014-08-01When Touka falls ill, Kaneki pays her a visit that has unexpected consequences. Meanwhile, as Nishiki is still recovering from his run-in with Kaneki, he is nearly preyed upon by other ghouls.
Cloudburst
calendar_today2014-08-08The fight against Tsukiyama is resolved, but Touka wants to kill Kimi, now that it's clear she knows that Nishiki and Kaneki are ghouls. Meanwhile, Hinami is eager to see her father again after being apart for so long.
Captivity
calendar_today2014-08-15After Kaneki and Hinami witness Ryoko's fate, the personnel at Anteiku are grieved, and Touka decides to take the investigation into her own hands. Kaneki is fed up with not being able to do anything, and decides to get involved.
Circular
calendar_today2014-08-22Touka sets out to lure the ghoul investigators, but before she can strike, she finds that Hinami has run away. When Touka and Kaneki go out looking for her, they find themselves face to face with Amon and Mado, who has a few surprises of their own.
Birdcage
calendar_today2014-08-29After several weeks go by, everyone tries to return to their normal lives. Hinami moves in with Touka, and despite her aversion to birds, they nurse an injured cockatiel they name Hetare back to health. Kaneki visits Itori to try to learn more about Rize.
Aogiri
calendar_today2014-09-05Kaneki is kidnapped by members of Aogiri Tree, an underground ghoul faction who is interested in his connection with Rize. Meanwhile, Amon is introduced to his new partner, the eccentric and dangerous Juuzou Suzuya.
High Spirits
calendar_today2014-09-12Kaneki is held captive by Yamori, who practices his torturous craft on him. The police and CCG move in to deal with Aogiri Tree, who have made an 11th Ward shopping mall their headquarters. In all the commotion, the Anteiku team tries to rescue Kaneki.
Ghoul
calendar_today2014-09-19As Yamori continues to brutally torture Kaneki, Rize once again appears to him, and the two of them explore Kaneki's childhood and relationship with his mother. Kaneki is forced to make a choice that has a profound impact on him.
Characters & Voice Cast
Ken Kaneki
MAIN
Touka Kirishima
MAIN
Juuzou Suzuya
SUPPORTING
Hideyoshi Nagachika
SUPPORTING
Seidou Takizawa
SUPPORTING
Kousuke Houji
SUPPORTING
Ayumu Hogi
SUPPORTING
Maiko Abe
SUPPORTING
Rize Kamishiro
SUPPORTING
Ryouko Fueguchi
SUPPORTING
Yoshimura
SUPPORTING
Kuramoto Itou
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