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Tokyo Ghoul

Tokyo Ghoul

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AnimaçãoDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
Lançamento
04 de jul. de 2014
País
Japão
Produções
PierrotMarvelousTC Entertainment
Ken Kaneki, um estudante universitário apaixonado por livros, encontra Rize, uma garota da sua idade com quem compartilha muitos interesses.

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Quick guide

A college student turns into a half‑ghoul after a deadly encounter and must navigate a world of ghouls and human hunters.

Ken Kaneki is a quiet university student who survives a brutal attack by the enigmatic Rize Kamishiro. After a life‑saving transplant, he becomes a half‑ghoul, a being that feeds on human flesh yet retains human memories. The story follows Kaneki’s struggle to balance his newfound hunger with his human conscience, his entanglement with the clandestine Anteiku café, and the relentless pursuit of the Commission of Counter‑Ghoul (CCG). Themes of identity, morality, and survival are explored against a backdrop of suspenseful conflict between the oppressed ghoul underground and the human authorities.

What to know

  • Kaneki begins as a bookworm and becomes a half‑ghoul after a transplant.
  • The series blends horror, psychological conflict, and action.
  • Ghouls use a predatory organ called a Kagune.
  • The CCG hunts ghouls, creating a tense human‑ghoul war.
  • The anime diverges from the manga after the first season.
  • There are intense battles, some gore, and dark tone.
  • Language can be strong and mature themes are present.

Watch if

If you like dark, psychological anime that blends horror with action, and enjoy complex characters whose loyalties shift, Tokyo Ghoul’s intense fight scenes and moral ambiguity will keep you engaged.

Skip if

If you’re sensitive to violence, gore, and dark themes, or if you prefer light‑hearted or purely comedic anime, Tokyo Ghoul may not be suitable.

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Premise and Protagonist
Ken Kaneki, a quiet book‑lover, is attacked by Rize Kamishiro, a ghoul with a taste for human flesh. A surgical transplant saves his life but also turns him into a half‑ghoul, forcing him to confront a new, brutal reality while still holding onto his human memories.
Transformation and Identity
Kaneki’s body now houses a ghoul organ that alters his taste and digestive system. He must learn to control his Kagune, the predatory organ that defines a ghoul, while grappling with his split identity and the ethical questions it raises.
Ghouls vs. The CCG
The Commission of Counter‑Ghoul hunts ghouls, treating them as a threat to society. The uneasy alliance between ghouls and the CCG sets the stage for a complex conflict that challenges both sides’ beliefs and survival tactics.
Key Relationships
Kaneki’s bond with fellow ghoul Touka Kirishima offers both comfort and danger, while the enigmatic investigator Arima Kishou presents a looming threat. These relationships drive much of the series’ emotional and narrative tension.
Themes and Motifs
The series explores identity, morality, trauma, and the blurred line between predator and prey. Kaneki’s internal struggle highlights how circumstances can reshape a person’s ethics and loyalties.
Style and Reception
Tokyo Ghoul blends dark horror elements with fast‑paced action and dialogue‑heavy scenes. Its mature themes and occasional gore have earned it a dedicated fan base, though critics note the uneven pacing and graphic content.

FAQ

44 Q&A
Who is Rize Kamishiro?
Rize Kamishiro is a ghoul known as the Binge Eater. She has a large appetite and is very powerful.
Who is Arima Kousen?
Kōsen Arima is a top investigator for the CCG, known as the Reaper. He is a skilled fighter and a major antagonist for ghouls.
What is Kōkaku?
Kōkaku is a type of kagune that is heavy and can be used for defense or offense, often forming wings or armor.
What is the Owl Factory?
The Owl Factory is a group of ghouls who want to create a peaceful world for ghouls and humans. They are led by Eto Yoshimura.
Who is Eto Yoshimura?
Eto Yoshimura is a powerful ghoul known as the One-Eyed Owl. She is the leader of Aogiri Tree and also the One-Eyed King.
Who is Shuu Tsukiyama?
Shuu Tsukiyama is a ghoul who is part of a wealthy family. He is obsessed with Ken Kaneki and enjoys eating human flesh.
Who is Ken Kaneki?
Ken Kaneki is the main character who becomes a half-ghoul after a transplant operation. He struggles to balance his human and ghoul sides.
What is Bikaku?
Bikaku is a type of kagune that resembles a tail. It is known for its balance and speed.
What are ghouls?
Ghouls are human-like creatures that must eat human flesh to survive. They have special organs that allow them to produce a weapon called kagune.
Who is Ayato Kirishima?
Ayato Kirishima is Touka Kirishima's younger brother. He is a member of Aogiri Tree and has a kagune that resembles a pair of wings.
What is a half-ghoul?
A half-ghoul is a being that is half-human and half-ghoul, usually created when a human receives organs from a ghoul.
What is CCG?
The CCG stands for the Commission of Counter Ghoul. It is an organization that fights against ghouls.
What is Tokyo Ghoul about?
Tokyo Ghoul is about a college student named Ken Kaneki who becomes a half-ghoul and must navigate the dangerous world of ghouls and the CCG.
Who is Hideyoshi Nagachika?
Hideyoshi Nagachika, also known as Hide, is Ken Kaneki's best friend. He is a human who is unaware of Kaneki's ghoul nature for a long time.
What is Anteiku?
Anteiku is a coffee shop run by ghouls who try to live peacefully with humans. They often help other ghouls.
What is Aogiri Tree?
Aogiri Tree is a terrorist organization of powerful ghouls who seek to overthrow the CCG and create a ghoul-only world.
Who is Nishiki Nishio?
Nishiki Nishio is a ghoul who initially clashes with Ken Kaneki but later becomes an ally. He has a violent temper.
Who is Renji Yomo?
Renji Yomo is a strong ghoul who works at Anteiku. He is loyal to Yoshimura and protects Touka and Ayato.
What is Kagune?
Kagune is a predatory organ that ghouls possess. It can be used as a weapon and comes in different forms like Ukaku, Bikaku, Rinkaku, and Kōkaku.
What is Quinque?
A Quinque is a weapon made from a ghoul's kagune, used by CCG investigators to fight ghouls.
Who is Yoshimura?
Yoshimura is the manager of the Anteiku coffee shop and a powerful ghoul known as the One-Eyed Owl. He strives for peace between humans and ghouls.
Who is Uta?
Uta is a ghoul who runs a mask shop. He is an old friend of Renji Yomo and is known for his unique kagune and artistic abilities.
What is Ukaku?
Ukaku is a type of kagune that resembles feathers or wings. It is fast and excels at long-range attacks.
What is Rinkaku?
Rinkaku is a type of kagune that forms in the shape of tentacles. It is known for its flexibility and destructive power.
Who is Touka Kirishima?
Touka Kirishima is a ghoul who works at Anteiku. She is Ken Kaneki's first ghoul friend and is fierce and protective.
What happens to Kaneki's hair color?
Kaneki's hair turns white because of the extreme stress and trauma he experiences.
What is the relationship between Kaneki and Hide?
Kaneki and Hide are best friends who have known each other since childhood.
Can ghouls eat human food?
Ghouls can eat human food, but it does not provide them with any nourishment and can even make them sick.
Who are the strongest CCG investigators?
The strongest CCG investigators include Kisho Arima and Juuzou Suzuya.
What is the CCG's mission?
The CCG's mission is to investigate and eliminate ghouls, which are creatures that eat humans.
What is Kaneki's main struggle?
Kaneki's main struggle is accepting his ghoul side and learning to control his powers without losing his humanity.
Can ghouls feel pain?
Yes, ghouls can feel pain, although they have a higher tolerance for it than humans.
What is the Cochlea?
The Cochlea is a special prison that holds dangerous ghouls.
What is the relationship between Kaneki and Touka?
Kaneki and Touka start as reluctant allies and develop a complex relationship that grows into a strong bond.
How do ghouls reproduce?
The exact method of ghoul reproduction is not fully explained, but it is implied that they can have children with other ghouls.
What is the ghoul's diet?
Ghouls primarily eat human flesh to survive.
Who are the strongest ghouls?
Some of the strongest ghouls include Ken Kaneki, Rize Kamishiro, and Tatara.
Are there different types of ghouls?
Yes, there are different types of ghouls, including "normal" ghouls and "one-eyed ghouls" who have one human parent.
What is the difference between ghouls and humans?
Ghouls need to eat human flesh to survive and possess superhuman abilities, while humans do not.
What is the significance of the eyepatch?
Kaneki wears an eyepatch to hide his ghoul eye, which is a sign of his transformation and helps him blend in with humans.
What is the relationship between Kaneki and Rize?
Rize is the ghoul whose organs were transplanted into Kaneki, causing his transformation into a half-ghoul.
What is the Aogiri Tree's goal?
The Aogiri Tree's goal is to create a world where ghouls can live freely without being hunted by humans.
Do ghouls sleep?
Ghouls do not need to sleep in the same way humans do, but they do rest.
What is the significance of Kaneki's transformation?
Kaneki's transformation marks the beginning of his struggle to balance his human and ghoul identities, forcing him to confront his new reality and abilities.

Atores

Natsuki Hanae
Natsuki Hanae
Ken Kaneki (voice)
Sora Amamiya
Sora Amamiya
Touka Kirishima (voice)
Shintaro Asanuma
Shintaro Asanuma
Nishiki Nishio (voice)
Takahiro Sakurai
Takahiro Sakurai
Uta (voice)
Sumire Morohoshi
Sumire Morohoshi
Hinami Fueguchi (voice)
Yuuya Uchida
Yuuya Uchida
Arata Kirishima (voice)