Tokyo Ghoul (2014)

Overview

"Tokyo Ghoul" is a dark fantasy anime series based on the manga of the same name by Sui Ishida. The story unfolds in Tokyo, where ghouls—creatures that feed on human flesh—live alongside ordinary people. The protagonist, student Ken Kaneki, after a fateful encounter with the ghoul Rize Kamishiro, is transformed into a half-ghoul. Now he must balance between the human world and the world of ghouls, trying to preserve his humanity. The series explores themes of identity, morality, and survival, depicting the brutal conflict between ghouls and the CCG organization that hunts them.

Franchise chronology

• Tokyo Ghoul (2014) — the first season of the anime, consisting of 12 episodes. Introduces Ken Kaneki and his transformation into a half-ghoul.
• Tokyo Ghoul √A (2015) — the second season, also with 12 episodes. Continues the story but significantly diverges from the manga's plot, offering an original development of events.
• Tokyo Ghoul:re (2018) — the third and final season, based on the sequel manga "Tokyo Ghoul:re". Ignores the events of √A and follows the original manga story, concluding the main storyline.