Complete Guide To Watch Tokyo Ghoul In Order

Tokyo Ghoul is a fictional horror series, but one thing that differs is the principle of being philosophical and emotional. To sum it up, Tokyo Ghoul is a memorable show. These anime series appear to be one thing on the surface but are something more brutal underneath. It’s evident from the first episode that Tokyo Ghoul’s central theme is inhuman, as demonstrated by the characters. If you’re not ok with blood and violence, the brutal visuals of flesh-devouring ghouls, the continuous sense of ambiguity and despair, and the victims’ screams will make you sick. Many manga fans think that Tokyo Ghoul failed to produce the whole story. They are partially correct in that the anime leaves out a lot of important information, but even so, if you watch the anime as just that rather than trying to compare it to the manga, you might enjoy it.

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Tokyo Ghoul: The Release Order

  1. Tokyo Ghoul (Season 1)

    The anime series Tokyo Ghoul is focused on Sui Ishida’s manga with the same name. The very 56 section of the manga is developed into anime this season. After getting her organs implanted into him, Ken Kaneki, a university student, manages to survive an experience with the ghoul Rize Kamishiro. Ken is now a half-ghoul, half-human hybrid, starting to learn the ghoul lifestyle while continuing to work at the ghoul-run coffeeshop “Anteiku.” Due to his similarity to Rize, he is held captive by a scary ghoul named Jason. TC Entertainment released the anime in Japan, with Marvelous managing the series’ marketing. The series was published in four volumes by TC Entertainment.

    Tokyo Ghoul (Season 1)

  2. Tokyo Ghoul √A (2015)

    Tokyo Ghoul √A is after season 1 of the Tokyo Ghoul anime series, which was released in 2015 with many expectations. The setting remains unchanged from the first season. Ghouls exist, and to survive, they feed on humans. As one of the members of the Aogiri, Kaneki carries out missions such as carrying over Wards in Tokyo, liberating prisoners, and assassinating the CCG to boost the Aogiri’s power. The ‘Owl Ghoul,’ still a threat to the CCG for a while and has provided them a lot of justification for killing him, is the focus this season, apart from so much blood, murder, and fighting. We get a little background on the ‘Owl,’ but none of it is explained. In addition, this season introduces several new characters, some of whom perform more vital roles than others, but nothing significant is mentioned.

  3. Tokyo Ghoul: [Jack]

    Taishi Fura, a retired baseball player, turned delinquent, eyewitness accounts Lantern, a man-eating “ghoul,” hurting one of his old friends and killing another. Fura’s classmate Kishou Arima arrives, camouflaged as an undercover detective for the CCG, and forces the ghoul to flee before things get any worse. Fura teams up with Arima to hunt and kill ghouls in the 13th Ward, eventually working to bring down Lantern. Tokyo Ghoul: “Jack” provides glimpses into the past of the CCG’s terrifying “Reaper,” Arima, revealing how he planned to spend his high school years.

  4. Tokyo Ghoul: PINTO

    Shuu Tsukiyama is a “ghoul,” a creature who feeds on human flesh and relishes every bite. Shuu’s much-awaited first bite is disrupted by a rapid flash of light one night, while he is enjoying the killing of his dinner. The flash is from high school student Chie Hori’s camera, which gives Shuu a great image capturing his real character; the clear shot of a corpse and an excited Shuu warns him to reveal his ghoul identity, so Shuu must act quickly. Shuu’s obsession shifts from self-preservation to morbid curiosity after discovering that Chie participates in the same school and class. Shuu guarantees that Chie will come out from this experience with a photograph that is better than the one she already has as he draws nearer to the vague and highly odd photographer.

    Tokyo Ghoul

  5. Tokyo Ghoul: re (1) (Season 3)

    Tokyo Ghoul: re is the anime series based on Sui Ishida’s sequel manga with the same name, and it is the third season of the Tokyo Ghoul series. Kuki Urie, the leader of the Quinx Squad, and Ginshi Shirazu, his underling, search Tokyo for the ghoul killer Torso. Torso has been murdering women and consuming only their upper bodies, keeping the rest of their bodies behind. They meet photographer Chie Hori, who tells them Torso is a taxi driver, which is helpful information.

    Tooru Mutsuki, a member of the Quinx Squad, comes across the cab driver and is assaulted. Following the attack, Kuki and Ginshi seek out the perpetrator and use a roadblock to bait him into a trap. The ghoul Serpent appears, slaughtering all of the officials at the roadblock, allowing the taxi driver to flee. Haise Sasaki appears to be facing Serpent, but he is plagued by hallucinations of Ken Kaneki attempting to persuade him to murder his opponent. Sasaki’s kagune is triggered by hallucinations.

  6. Tokyo Ghoul: re (2) (Season 4)

    This season of Tokyo Ghoul: re is a follow-up to the first season, which was adapted from Sui Ishida’s manga of the same name. Within the anime franchise, it is also the last and fourth season. The anime is a continuation of Tokyo Ghoul: first re’s season, which follows the manga’s final arc. The members of the CCG have grown significantly in power since the ending of the Tsukiyama Family Eradication Operation, and they continue to seek their goal of eliminating every ghoul in Japan.

    After resigning from Quinx Squad, Haise Sasaki, who now appears emotionless, begins taking on increasingly tricky CCG tasks. Ken Kaneki’s flashbacks reappear in Haise, causing him internal conflict. Meanwhile, his newly icy demeanor is affecting those around him. Quinx Squad is in disarray, having to grieve the loss of one of their personnel alone without the help of their old mentor. Whether they want to, Quinx Squad and Haise must continue serving the CCG. However, Haise has been informed of a secret organization behind the CCG, and the Quinx Squad has heard whispers of corruption.

Tokyo Ghoul Chronological

Tokyo Ghoul: The Chronological Order

It’s possible to watch Tokyo Ghoul in order. This means starting with the prequels. We’d probably only recommend it to fans of Tokyo Ghoul: Resurrection.

  1. Tokyo Ghoul: Jack & PINTO

    The OVA’s for Tokyo Ghoul is JACK and PINTO. These are prequels to the original series, and each tells the origin story of one of the characters who become the individuals we see in the Tokyo Ghoul: re seasons. While JACK focuses on Arima’s origins in the CCG, providing information not found in the anime and essential details for Tokyo Ghoul: re, PINTO focuses on Hori and Tsukiyama’s secondary school years.

  2. Tokyo Ghoul: Season 1

    Kaneki transforms into a ghoul after being assaulted by his date in Season 1 of Tokyo Ghoul, who was also a ghoul. Members of the ghoul society take him in and teach him devilish methods, but he struggles to adapt to their flesh-eating ways while keeping his human friends in the dark. There were 14 episodes in the first season of Tokyo Ghoul.

  3. Tokyo Ghoul √A

    The second season, also known as Tokyo Ghoul √A, picked up where the first left off. Kaneki embraces him- as a monster throughout the season, and his appetite for human flesh grows.

  4. Tokyo Ghoul: re season 1 & 2

    The Tokyo Ghoul: the re-story arc is now in its second & final season. It followed the original series by two years. The first season follows Haise Sasaki, Ken Kaneki’s new identity and the Quinx Squad’s leader.

FAQs

Do you need to watch Tokyo Ghoul in order?

The release order of Tokyo Ghoul is recommended for viewing. After finishing Tokyo Ghoul A, watch the OVAs before starting Tokyo Ghoul: re. It’s not a good idea to watch in chronological order, especially if you’re a new viewer, because you have to get to understand the story and their personality types before watching a plot about their past.

Tokyo Ghoul Season 3 name?

Tokyo Ghoul season 3 is also known as Tokyo Ghoul: re.

Tokyo Ghoul Season 4 name?

Tokyo Ghoul season 4 is also known as Tokyo Ghoul: re season 2.

Conclusion

The anime modification of Tokyo Ghoul failed to meet manga fans’ expectations. Season 1 is the most accurate to the manga, but it left out too many details, didn’t do justice to many plotlines, and turned the show into a battle anime. It is generally advised that you begin reading the manga at the beginning. Actors are more figured out, and non-battle elements are emphasized alongside the battle parts. If you just don’t want to read the manga from the start, start with chapter 46. Season 1 covers chapters 1-60, but it leaves out so much information that if you avoid those chapters, you will miss out on many of the manga’s later events.

Kierra Rowsey
Kierra Rowsey

Kierra Rowsey is a freelance TV, Film and anime critic for over 12 years, living in Arkansas with her husband and three kids. She graduated from NYU College of Arts & Science in 2008.

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