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Ken Kaneki, a bookworm college student, meets Rize, a girl his own age with whom he shares many interests.

4 Seasons
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episode image Ghoul
9.3/10 (2774 votes)

#1 Ghoul

S1:E12

As 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.

episode image Last Rain
8.7/10 (688 votes)

#2 Last Rain

S2:E10

The battle between CCG and Anteiku continues, and Koma, Irimi, and Yoshimura each engage the special investigators. When a civilian gets caught in the middle, Hachikawa continues to press his attack unabated. Shinohara receives some unexpected advice.

episode image Circular
8.6/10 (1347 votes)

#3 Circular

S1:E8

Touka 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 his own for them.

episode image Deluge of Flowers
8.4/10 (646 votes)

#4 Deluge of Flowers

S2:E11

Suzuya is left to face the newly-arrived one-eyed Owl on his own. Aogiri Tree joins the battle against CCG, who find themselves overwhelmed by the sheer number of opponents. Meanwhile, Kaneki confronts Amon, who stands in his way to Anteiku.

episode image Beautiful Dream: Daybreak
8.4/10 (478 votes)

#5 Beautiful Dream: Daybreak

S3:E12

Eto arrives on the rooftop, spurring Kanae to attack Haise, who must also reason with Kaneki. With the other squad members on the ropes, Shirazu goes all-out to stop Noro. Kanae and Tsukiyama reach an understanding.

episode image Tragedy
8.2/10 (1611 votes)

#6 Tragedy

S1:E1

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. When Kaneki discovers the two share a favorite author, he asks her out. However, their date ends in tragedy!

episode image High Spirits
8.2/10 (1147 votes)

#7 High Spirits

S1:E11

Kaneki 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.

episode image Ken
8.2/10 (766 votes)

#8 Ken

S2:E12

After waking up in Anteiku, he hears someone mention that "making coffee is difficult." When the person comes out, it is revealed to be Hide. By the time that Kaneki realises that he has his ghoul eye activated, Hide tells him "I Knew."

episode image Turn: In the End
8.2/10 (469 votes)

#9 Turn: In the End

S3:E6

Takizawa continues his offensive against Haise on the main stage. Shirazu tries to get Saiko to help him subdue Nutcracker in the monitor room. Urie pursues Big Madam, and feels the effects of his increased Frame level.

episode image Scars
8.1/10 (1211 votes)

#10 Scars

S1:E5

When 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. Tsukiyama remains consumed with the idea of having Kaneki.

episode image New Surge
8.1/10 (764 votes)

#11 New Surge

S2:E1

Having defeated Jason and accepted his ghoul half, Kaneki joins Aogiri Tree to protect those close to him in Anteiku.

episode image City in Waiting
8.1/10 (581 votes)

#12 City in Waiting

S2:E9

Yoshitoki is granted permission to execute the operation to eradicate the Owl. The many CCG officers involved in the mission take time beforehand to write any last words they might have, as the 20th Ward is cordoned off and its civilians evacuated.

episode image Incarnation: Awakened Child
8.1/10 (345 votes)

#13 Incarnation: Awakened Child

S4:E8

Mutsuki leads the Oggais in a raid on Goat's underground lair. Urie and Kuroiwa confront Furuta in his office over his fitness to lead. Kaneki and Suzuya face each other in combat. Kaneki goes to drastic lengths to protect Touka.

episode image Cloudburst
8.0/10 (1147 votes)

#14 Cloudburst

S1:E6

The 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, and acts out when she is unable.

episode image Rift
8.0/10 (600 votes)

#15 Rift

S2:E5

The battle at Cochlea intensifies on several fronts and when Ayato is to be almost killed, he is rescued in the nick of time by Kaneki, who undergoes a bizarre transformation after consuming the bodies of several dead Ghouls to empower himself.

episode image VOLT: White Darkness
8.0/10 (374 votes)

#16 VOLT: White Darkness

S4:E2

Ayato leads a raiding party on Cochlea to rescue Hinami, He is joined by Touka and Yomo. Haise tries to get Hinami to safety, but is confronted by Furuta. As the others flee through the basement, Haise confronts Arima.

episode image Proof: Bonds
8.0/10 (406 votes)

#17 Proof: Bonds

S4:E7

Under Furuta, CCG cracks down hard on the ghoul community, forcing Goat to go underground. Takeomi and Yoriko set a wedding date. Mutsuki locates Kaneki and invites him back. Touka takes the next step with Kaneki.

episode image Incubation
7.8/10 (1314 votes)

#18 Incubation

S1:E2

Kaneki desperately fights the urge to eat human flesh, the only thing that can satisfy his hunger as a ghoul. He meets up with Hide again, joining him on an errand, and is glad for the companionship. But will his declining condition place Hide at risk?

episode image Captivity
7.7/10 (1084 votes)

#19 Captivity

S1:E7

After Kaneki and Hinami witness Ryoko's fate, the personnel at Anteiku are grieved, and Touka decides to take matters with the investigators into her own hands. Kaneki is fed up with not being able to do anything, and makes up his mind to become involved.

episode image Aogiri
7.7/10 (1052 votes)

#20 Aogiri

S1:E10

The 11th Ward offices of CCG are attacked by ghouls, wiping everyone out. Banjo and company stop in at Anteiku, looking for Rize to warn her to flee from Aogiri Tree, a new group of ghouls bent on taking over-- until Kaneki accidentally knocks him out!

episode image Old Nines
7.7/10 (558 votes)

#21 Old Nines

S2:E8

During Kaneki's visit with Yoshimura, he asks for information about the Owl, and is told the tragic tale of a young ghoul named Kuzen. Touka makes plans to move out of Anteiku. A snowy day brings with it brisk business at the coffee shop.

episode image WritE: The Absent One
7.7/10 (356 votes)

#22 WritE: The Absent One

S3:E11

Matsumae and Mairo try to hold off the investigators long enough for Shu to escape. Haise and Shu face each other on the building's helipad. Quinx Squad has their hands full when a powerful ghoul stands in their way.

episode image Deeper Layers
7.6/10 (591 votes)

#23 Deeper Layers

S2:E4

Aogiri commences their invasion of Cochlea and free a majority of the imprisoned ghouls while Amon and Akira visit the prison to learn more about Aogiri's plan from Donato Porpora. Amid the battles between the CCG, Cochlea security and ghouls, Kaneki meets a ghoul named Orca with orders to break him free, but is attacked by him instead.

episode image member: Fragments
7.5/10 (455 votes)

#24 member: Fragments

S3:E2

Haise loses control while fighting Orochi, and has to be subdued. Later at the Chateau, Haise berates Urie for not getting the squad to safety, and removes him from his squad captaincy. Urie seeks to increase his power.

episode image PresS: Night of Scattering
7.5/10 (372 votes)

#25 PresS: Night of Scattering

S3:E5

The Quinx Squad rushes to save Mutsuki from Kanae. The Owl goes on a seemingly unstoppable rampage. Urie is frustrated when he is assigned escort duty. Ato Squad meets resistance trying to secure the monitor room.

episode image The Final Episode
7.5/10 (413 votes)

#26 The Final Episode

S4:E12

Kaneki and Furuta continue their duel below the streets of Tokyo, as CCG and Goat jointly continue fighting the members of V aboveground. Kaneki comes to terms with the events of the last several years.

episode image Dove
7.4/10 (1217 votes)

#27 Dove

S1:E3

Yoshimura teaches Kaneki more about how to blend in with mankind, and takes in a mother and daughter needing protection. Two ghoul investigators, Mado and Amon, are assigned to the 20th Ward. In response, Toka takes Kaneki out to have a mask made for him.

episode image Supper
7.4/10 (1178 votes)

#28 Supper

S1:E4

Kaneki 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.

episode image Birdcage
7.4/10 (1039 votes)

#29 Birdcage

S1:E9

After 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.

episode image Hangman
7.3/10 (592 votes)

#30 Hangman

S2:E3

Kaneki and Ayato rescue Naki, one of Jason's old cohorts from CCG custody, and prepare to storm the maximum security prison for Ghouls known as "Cochlea". Meanwhile, Tōka pays a visit to the university were Kaneki used to attend, where she has an encounter with Hideyoshi.

episode image Permeation
7.3/10 (565 votes)

#31 Permeation

S2:E7

Worried about Kaneki's disappearance, Hinami wants to do something for him, but is uncertain about it, until Kaneki appears at Anteiku and she calls for Touka to see him again.

episode image MAIN: Auction
7.3/10 (382 votes)

#32 MAIN: Auction

S3:E4

The Clowns act as auctioneers for a human auction, in which Mutsuki finds himself embroiled. CCG forces surround the complex in which the auction is being held, with orders to exterminate the ghouls inside--especially Big Madam.

episode image Think: Sway
7.3/10 (340 votes)

#33 Think: Sway

S3:E10

Eto drops in on a defeated Kanae, offering to help. Shirazu decides he needs to make a fresh start. Ui finally consents to Haise's idea of an undercover fact-finding mission. Haise grows frustrated probing into his past.

episode image Place: And So, Once Again
7.3/10 (369 votes)

#34 Place: And So, Once Again

S4:E1

CCG locates Aogiri Tree's headquarters. Hinami's execution is scheduled. Takatsuki's editor is questioned over whether or not she is a ghoul. Before Takatsuki can be questioned, however, she makes a stunning public announcement.

episode image Vive: Those Left Behind
7.3/10 (328 votes)

#35 Vive: Those Left Behind

S4:E4

As the fighting on Rushima reaches its climax, Akira makes a fateful decision. Urie, together with the new members of the Quinx Squad, continue their search for Mutsuki. Arima makes a startling revelation to Kaneki.

episode image MovE: Confluence, Confusion
7.3/10 (319 votes)

#36 MovE: Confluence, Confusion

S4:E5

Kaneki assembles the remaining Aogiri Tree and Anteiku members to announce the creation of a new ghoul organization. Akira's course of treatment takes a surprise turn. Yomo and Touka both try to make peace with their past.

episode image ACT: Encounters
7.3/10 (306 votes)

#37 ACT: Encounters

S4:E11

Following increasing dragon activity and the discovery of a second core, Kaneki and Ayato volunteer to go and deal with it. When Kaiko and the members of V launch an attack, CCG and the ghouls must fight together to stop them.

episode image Thousand Paths
7.2/10 (553 votes)

#38 Thousand Paths

S2:E6

The appearance of the "One-Eyed-Ghoul", considered the most dangerous of them all, leaves the CCG in a state of alert while Kaneki writhes in pain due to his new condition.

episode image Morse: Remembrances
7.2/10 (305 votes)

#39 Morse: Remembrances

S4:E9

As Dr. Kanou visits his family's gravesite, Kurona confronts him. CCG gains a new ally and expert on ghouls. Hide enlists the help of Akira and Amon to plead his case to CCG. A despondent Mutsuki lashes out at Saiko and Urie.

episode image Dancing Flowers
7.1/10 (614 votes)

#40 Dancing Flowers

S2:E2

Now with Kaneki at their ranks, the Aogiri Tree takes the offensive against the CCG, and Amon is introduced to Mado's daughter Akira, who is assigned to become his new partner.

Cast & Chracters

character image Ken Kaneki (voice)

Ken Kaneki (voice)

Actor: Natsuki Hanae
character image Touka Kirishima (voice)

Touka Kirishima (voice)

Actor: Sora Amamiya
character image Nishiki Nishio (voice)

Nishiki Nishio (voice)

Actor: Shintaro Asanuma
character image Uta (voice)

Uta (voice)

Actor: Takahiro Sakurai
character image Hinami Fueguchi (voice)

Hinami Fueguchi (voice)

Actor: Sumire Morohoshi
character image Arata Kirishima (voice)

Arata Kirishima (voice)

Actor: Yuuya Uchida

The highest rated episode of Tokyo Ghoul is "Ghoul" (S1E12) with a rating of 9.30.

This episode received 2,774 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "fresh: Eve" (S3E3) with a rating of 6.70.

This episode received 403 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Ghoul" (S1E12) with a rating of 9.30.

This episode received 2,774 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Dove" (S1E3) with a rating of 7.40.

This episode received 1,217 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Last Rain" (S2E10) with a rating of 8.70.

This episode received 688 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Dancing Flowers" (S2E2) with a rating of 7.10.

This episode received 614 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Beautiful Dream: Daybreak" (S3E12) with a rating of 8.40.

This episode received 478 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "fresh: Eve" (S3E3) with a rating of 6.70.

This episode received 403 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Incarnation: Awakened Child" (S4E8) with a rating of 8.10.

This episode received 345 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Union: Close Game" (S4E3) with a rating of 7.00.

This episode received 326 votes.

Name Department Job
Tasuku Ishibashi Crew Special Effects
Toshinori Watanabe Directing Series Director
Kazumichi Ueda Production Executive Producer
Akiko Muto Sound Sound Effects
Toru Kitajima Sound Theme Song Performance
Atsuko Nakajima Visual Effects Character Designer
Sui Ishida Writing Comic Book

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