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Tokyo Ghoul 2014

“He is what he eats and that's the problem.”

Status
Ended
First Aired
July 4, 2014
Last Aired
December 25, 2018
Format
4 seasons · 48 eps
Total Runtime
~19.2 hours (24 min/ep)
Highest Rated Episode
S4E7 "Proof: Bonds" (★ 9/10)
Network
Tokyo MX
Where to Stream
Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
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★ TMDB users: 8.3/10 from 2,557 votes TV-MA AnimationDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy 4 seasons · 48 eps Ended
Community & Your Rating
★ 8.3/10
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What is Tokyo Ghoul?

Tokyo Ghoul is an anime television series produced by Studio Pierrot that is based on the manga series of the same name by Sui Ishida. The story follows Ken Kaneki, a bookworm college student who meets a girl named Rize with whom he shares many interests.

Type
TV series
Year
2014
Status
Ended
Episodes
48
Runtime
24 minutes
First aired
Jul 4, 2014
Last aired
Dec 25, 2018
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
Tokyo MX
Genres
Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 8.3/10 from 2,557 votes
Format
4 seasons · 48 episodes
Episode runtime
~24 minutes
Status
Ended
Network
Tokyo MX
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Tokyo Ghoul is an anime television series produced by Studio Pierrot that is based on the manga series of the same name by Sui Ishida. The story follows Ken Kaneki, a bookworm college student who meets a girl named Rize with whom he shares many interests. Following an encounter with a ghoul, which is described as a superpowered human that feeds on human flesh, Kaneki survives an attack but finds himself transformed into a part-ghoul hybrid. This change forces him to become a fugitive on the run. The first season of the show aired from July to September 2014. A second season, titled Tokyo Ghoul √A, subsequently aired from January to March 2015, with the premiere occurring on January 9, 2015. The series is categorized by tags such as horror, monster, supernatural, and suspense. Viewers can access the show through various streaming platforms, digital purchase options, or physical media formats such as Blu-ray. The voice cast includes Natsuki Hanae, Austin Tindle, Brina Palencia, and Sora Amamiya.

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“A college student named Ken Kaneki meets a girl who shares his interests.”

Reasons to watch
  • features a bookish protagonist
  • explores college life
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  • limited plot information available

Watch it if you are interested in stories centered on college students.

The content involves a bookworm college student and his social interactions.

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Who is the main character?

The main character is a college student named Ken Kaneki.

What is Ken Kaneki's personality?

He is described as a bookworm.

Who does Ken Kaneki meet?

He meets a girl named Rize who is his own age.

What do Ken and Rize have in common?

They share many interests.

What is the setting of the series?

The series is titled Tokyo Ghoul.

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