Alternative Titles
Synonyms: Tokyo Kushu, Toukyou Kushu, Toukyou Ghoul
Japanese: 東京喰種-トーキョーグール-
More titlesInformation
Type:
TV
Episodes:
12
Status:
Finished Airing
Aired:
Jul 4, 2014 to Sep 19, 2014
Premiered:
Summer 2014
Broadcast:
Fridays at 00:00 (JST)
Licensors:
Funimation
Studios:
Pierrot
Source:
Manga
Demographic:
Seinen
Duration:
24 min. per ep.
Rating:
R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
Statistics
Ranked:
#10022
2
based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded.
Popularity:
#10
Members:
2,812,034
Favorites:
50,370
Available AtResourcesStreaming Platforms
| Featured Articles In Numbers: The Best Anime of the Decade
What's the #1 anime of the 2010s? Which year was the best? What studio had the most hits? We have the answers to all these questions and more!
by Shymander 623,275 views  Can an OP Character Be a Good Main Character?
OP characters are a common trope in anime, if not a loved one. An often repeated criticism of leads, particularly in shounen titles, is that they were too powerful. Distinguishing between the pros and cons of OP heroes is important to be able to understand if an OP lead can be a great character.
by MAL_Articles 61,707 views  Symphony of Emotions: How Music Defines an Anime
Music in anime can be a blessing or a curse. When done correctly, it can leave an everlasting impression on the audience. Music is merely one element of many, but it is a critical component that defines the emotional impact of an anime.
by MAL_Articles 51,366 views  Eat Severed Fingers at the New Tokyo Ghoul Cafe
For a memorable meal, visit the new Tokyo Ghoul-themed cafe, where the menu includes delicacies like severed fingers and eyeballs.
by Littoface 18,865 views  Year of the Live Action Anime: 6 Anime Movies Coming 2017
This year will see the release of an unprecedented roster of blockbuster live-action adaptations, and they're a pretty mixed bag. We've rounded up their trailers and made some probably-completely-unfair judgements based on the trailers alone.
by Littoface 39,933 views 
2016 was weird, but it was a great year for our favorite medium! We were spoiled with a variety of excellent series. Now let’s take a look at the top 20 best anime of 2016!
by MisterD98 1,083,209 views  20 Anime Shoes: Awesome Unique Shoes Inspired by Anime
To have a complete outfit, you need the right shoes. And these anime shoes are the perfect addition to any outfit. Want shoes that show your love for anime in a stylish (and sometimes silly) way? We've got you covered.
by Littoface 37,082 views  20 Hot Anime Guys That Will Make You Sweat
You know that one male character in every anime who's always losing his shirt and attracting females with pink hearts as their eyes? There are 20 of them here and they're as hot as ever!
by llezur17 1,625,779 views  Top 15 Yangire Characters in Anime: Yandere's Deadlier Cousin
We're all familiar with how a yandere's obsession with the love of their life leads them to commit brutal acts. Now meet the characters who will commit those same acts for little to no reason at all.
by melodius 308,102 views  Top 25 Best Anime Opening Songs of All Time
Everyone has their own favorite anime opening, but is the one you cherish featured on this best of list? Let's take a look at 25 of the best and most famous anime openings in anime history!
1,218,292 views  The Many Expressions of Anime Faces
Anime faces come with a huge variety of expressions. From the bizarre to the realistic, feel the depth of emotion you can achieve when you throw physical restrictions out the window.
by Littoface 296,092 views  Top 13 Cute Anime Boys of All Time
Just like some female anime characters, male characters also tend to have adorable traits. If you think that cuteness is only reserved for anime girls, you may have to think again. Here is our list of ‘15 Cute Anime Boys’ that is guaranteed to make your heart go beating!
by Ai_Sakura 1,104,077 views 
On screen violence is thrilling, exhilarating, and without a doubt makes the adrenaline run and pump through the veins. Here's a list of 10 of the best violent anime to tie your knickers in a knot.
by MissSimplice 207,974 views ![Top 25 Best Psychological Anime of All Time [Updated]](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/s/common/uploaded_files/1463705212-cf391fac7425968c96d62d735eb31bd2.jpeg) Top 25 Best Psychological Anime of All Time [Updated]
Action is awesome, romance is sweet, but when it comes to making you think nothing beats psychological anime. These top psychological anime will turn your perception of anime upside down. Prepare to have your mind blown.
by Littoface 1,545,641 views  Top 10 Strongest Tokyo Ghoul Characters
Tokyo Ghoul by Ishida Sui features powerful ghouls and some intense combat scenes. Here's our ranking of the most powerful characters in the series!
by ribosoMAL 156,358 views  The Best Anime Eye Makeup Cosplay and Tutorials
Whether you're looking for a way to perfect your anime cosplay, or just something to do on a day in, these anime eye makeup tutorial and cosplays are sure to inspire you.
by Littoface 147,486 views  20 of the Best Mature Anime of All Time
Anime aimed at teens is a lot of fun. But anime aimed at an older crowd is on a whole other level! You get more violence, gore, nudity and sex than you bargained for...which isn't entirely a bad thing.
by MisterD98 1,101,983 views  The Opening of Tokyo Ghoul: Unravel
Tokyo Ghoul is a romantic tragedy that follows the young Ken Kaneki who is born human but is transformed into a man-eating ghoul. A twisted story of morality, humanity and friendship, its opening theme song beautifully captures this complex narrative.
by mkane 79,507 views 
Tired of the regular old human anime girls? Live a little dangerously and check out our list of the 15 best anime demon girls.
by NicWat10 521,539 views  Hit Me Harder! 15 Masochist Anime Characters
Pain and pleasure go hand in hand for some. A few of these people love dishing out pain, but they all love to receive it. Come take a look at anime's top 50 Shades of Grey fans here!
by NicWat10 149,810 views  Top 20 Super Bishie Anime Boys With White Hair
Anime boys come in all sorts of different hair colors; each one with their own charm and set of cliches/tropes. This time, let's focus our attention on white haired anime boys who tend to be a little bishi-er than most.
by Aiwin 967,653 views  Top 15 Anime Characters with Different Colored Eyes
Apart from outrageous hairstyles, characters with different colored eyes have also made their mark as it gives them a certain air of mystery. Let’s check them out!
by Ai_Sakura 584,766 views  10 Anime Characters That Turn Into Weapons: Best Weapon is Yourself
You could adventure for years, searching for the perfect weapon for you. Or you could just save some time and turn into the perfect weapon yourself, like these anime characters.
by Littoface 273,446 views  Top 15 Sexy and Dangerous Femme Fatale Anime Characters
She turns you on, and then leads you into danger - this is the characteristic of a Femme Fatale. Let’s take a closer look at this trope along with the sexy and dangerous femme fatale anime characters!
by Ai_Sakura 190,619 views  Top 10 Most Unlucky Characters in Anime
Are you feeling lucky, punk? Because these extremely unlucky anime characters sure aren't. Somebody get them a horseshoe or a rabbit's foot or something...
by Littoface 76,368 views  Top 15 Anime Girls With Short Hair
Plenty of anime girls have beautiful long hairstyles. But what about their short-locked sisters? Short hair is just as cute on anime girls, as the following list proves. Here are some of the best short-haired girls in anime!
by Jankenpopp 612,289 views  Top 15 Anime Nurses: Just What the Doctor Ordered
There’s no doubt that anime nurse characters add spice to a story; their appearance in itself is fanservice. From those who we only get to see for a couple of short scenes in a series to those who stay in the spotlight throughout, here are 15 of the sexiest and most caring caretakers in anime!
by Law_Light 197,788 views  Top 15 Best Supernatural Anime of All Time
If you are a fan of supernatural anime series filled with suspense, mystery, or horror elements, then you should be familiar with these 15 picks that are among the best rated on MyAnimeList. If not, make sure to check them out!
603,765 views  Top 30 Anime Jokes From Popular Anime
Had a bad day or simply need a pick-me-up? These 30 jokes about some of the most popular anime series are bound to make you laugh!
310,041 views  Top 20 Funny Anime Memes of All Time
Memes are one of the best ways to have a quick giggle (or laugh hysterically) when browsing the Internet. Here are a mix of new and old anime memes!
by Aiwin 776,157 views |
