Tokyo Ghoul_
Original: 東京喰種トーキョーグール
"He is what he eats and that's the problem."
Ken Kaneki, a bookworm college student, meets Rize, a girl his own age with whom he shares many interests.
Network
Tokyo MX
Episodes
48
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Netflix
8 countries
Crunchyroll
8 countries
Anime Times Amazon Channel
2 countries
Prime Video
FREE
2 countries
Hulu
2 countries
U-NEXT
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
Tokyo Ghoul has 4 seasons with 48 episodes spanning 2014-2018.
Natsuki Hanae →
Rating
With a 8.3/10 rating from 2,479 votes, Tokyo Ghoul is considered highly rated.
Year context
Tokyo Ghoul first aired 12 years ago in 2014.
CAST (6)
SEASONS (4 seasons, 48 episodes)
SEASON 1Tokyo Ghoul
01
Tragedy
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…
02
Incubation
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…
03
Dove
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…
04
Supper
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…
05
Scars
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…
06
Cloudburst
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,…
07
Captivity
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…
08
Circular
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…
09
Birdcage
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…
10
Aogiri
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…
11
High Spirits
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…
12
Ghoul
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…
SEASON 2Tokyo Ghoul √A
01
New Surge
Having defeated Jason and accepted his ghoul half, Kaneki joins Aogiri Tree to protect those close to him in Anteiku.
02
Dancing Flowers
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…
03
Hangman
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…
04
Deeper Layers
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…
05
Rift
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…
06
Thousand Paths
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…
07
Permeation
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…
08
Old Nines
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…
09
City in Waiting
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…
10
Last Rain
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,…
11
Deluge of Flowers
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…
12
Ken
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.…
SEASON 3Tokyo Ghoul:re
01
START: Those Who Hunt
The members of Quinx Squad, an experimental division of Akira Mado's CCG squad, and composed of investigators who have been surgically made part ghoul, work…
02
member: Fragments
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,…
03
fresh: Eve
Urie speaks to Chief Washu about having his Frame level increased. With a mission coming up, the Quinxes try to get Saiko to come to…
04
MAIN: Auction
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…
05
PresS: Night of Scattering
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…
06
Turn: In the End
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…
07
Mind: Days of Recollections
Haise asks Arima to allow him to take custody of Hinami, and the remaining ghouls retreat. Following an awards ceremony where many of the investigators…
08
TAKe: One Who Writhes
Tsukiyama's condition worsens. Tatara and Ayato argue about rescuing Hinami. Shirazu finds it difficult to take possession of the Nutcracker quinque. Quinx Squad begins a…
09
Play: Departed Spirit
Having seen a photo of Haise, Tsukiyama bounces back and races to see him. Haise takes the rest of the squad to Uta's shop to…
10
Think: Sway
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…
11
WritE: The Absent One
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.…
12
Beautiful Dream: Daybreak
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…
SEASON 4Tokyo Ghoul:re (2nd season)
01
Place: And So, Once Again
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…
02
VOLT: White Darkness
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…
03
Union: Close Game
CCG's assault on Aogiri Tree on Rushima Island continues, and Urie and Saiko are anxious to rescue Mutsuki. Tatara and Kurona both make their stands…
04
Vive: Those Left Behind
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…
05
MovE: Confluence, Confusion
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…
06
FACE: Effulgence
The CCG investigators that were close to Haise react to his leaving. Furuta takes over as the head of the CCG, and sets forth a…
07
Proof: Bonds
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…
08
Incarnation: Awakened Child
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…
09
Morse: Remembrances
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…
10
Call: The Far Side of Tragedy
While Kaneki's body lies dormant in its giant kagune, he has an inner dialogue with Rize. Urie talks to Mutsuki about the hardships of going…
11
ACT: Encounters
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…
12
The Final Episode
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…
SERIES INFO
4
Seasons
48
Episodes
24 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
NETWORKS (1)
Tokyo MX
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Tokyo Ghoul about?
Ken Kaneki, a bookworm college student, meets Rize, a girl his own age with whom he shares many interests.
Where can I watch Tokyo Ghoul?
Tokyo Ghoul is available on Netflix, Crunchyroll, Anime Times Amazon Channel, Prime Video, Hulu. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Tokyo Ghoul have?
Tokyo Ghoul has 4 seasons with 48 episodes total.
Who stars in Tokyo Ghoul?
The cast of Tokyo Ghoul includes Natsuki Hanae, Sora Amamiya, Shintaro Asanuma, Takahiro Sakurai, Sumire Morohoshi.
What is the rating of Tokyo Ghoul?
Tokyo Ghoul has a rating of 8.3 out of 10 based on 2,479 votes on TMDB.
Is Tokyo Ghoul still running?
Tokyo Ghoul has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (3)
Animation
Drama
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
