The essential episodes of Tokyo Ghoul
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Tokyo Ghoul — each pick states its reason.
- 01
Amid news reports of 'Ghoul' attacks nearby, Ken Kaneki points out Rize, a girl he is interested in, to his friend Hide at a local coffee shop.
- 02
When Touka falls Ill, Kaneki pays her a visit that has unexpected consequences. Meanwhile Nishiki is still recovering from his run in with Kaneki, he nearly becomes prey for other ghouls.
- 03
The fight against Tsukiyama is resolved, but Touka wants to kill Kimi, now that it is clear she knows that Nishiki and Kaneki are ghouls.
- 04
Touka sets out to lure the ghoul investigators, but before she can strike, she finds that Hinami has run away.
- 05
The 11th ward offices of CCG are attacked by ghouls, wiping everyone out.
- 06
Kaneki is held captive by Yamori, who practices his torturous craft on him. The police and CCG move in.
- 07
As Yamori continues to brutally torture Kaneki, Rize once again appears to him.
- 08
As Shinohara and Kuroiwa prepare to take on the Owl, Amon insists on joining the battle.
- 09
During Kaneki's visit with Yoshimura, he asks for information about the One-Eyed Owl and is told a tragic tale of a young ghost. Yoshimura tells his own background story in order to answer Kaneki's question.
- 10
Yoshitoki is granted permission to execute the operation to eradicate the Owl.
- 11
The battle between CCG and Anteiku continues, and Koma, Irimi, and Yoshimura each engage the special investigators.
- 12
Suzya is left to face the newly-arrived one-eyed Owl on his own. Aiguri Tree joins the battle against CCG.
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