Name: Tokyo Ghoul
Genre: 現代, 黑暗/悲劇, 動作, 生存
Released: 2014

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PremiereSummer 2014

Original Work (Author)Sui Ishida

DirectorShuuhei Morita

Series Composition御笠ノ忠次

Character Design三輪和宏

MusicYutaka Yamada

Episodes12 Episodes

Animation StudioStudio Pierrot

Opening Theme (OP)TBD

Ending Theme (ED)TBD

Tokyo Ghoul is a TV anime produced by Studio Pierrot, adapted from the acclaimed manga by Sui Ishida. Set in a version of Tokyo where flesh-eating ghouls lurk among humans, the series follows Ken Kaneki, an ordinary college student whose life is shattered after a fateful encounter with Rize Kamishiro, thrusting him into a brutal world between two species. Blending action, psychological horror, mystery, and supernatural drama, the series delivers relentless tension and a haunting exploration of identity and survival. Directed by Shuhei Morita with series composition by Chuuji Mikasano, this is a must-watch for fans of dark, thought-provoking anime.

Tokyo on the surface appears to be a thriving metropolis, but beneath its bustling streets lurks a terrifying secret. Creatures known as ghouls—beings that look indistinguishable from ordinary humans—prey on people in the shadows, sending waves of dread throughout the city. Amid this climate of fear, Ken Kaneki leads a quiet, unremarkable life as a college student, finding solace in books and the cozy atmosphere of his favorite café. His world feels small and safe—until the day he meets Rize Kamishiro, a fellow book lover whose charm immediately captures his attention. What begins as an innocent connection soon sets off a chain of events that will drag Ken Kaneki far beyond the boundaries of his ordinary existence, thrusting him into a dark and dangerous world he never knew existed.