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Jan 8, 2015 12:47 PM

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Kaneki badass much? Can't wait for the next episode.

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Jan 8, 2015 12:47 PM

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Wow that was a shit opening!

Good start. Action was alright. Curious to see where this goes.
Jan 8, 2015 12:49 PM

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came into this knowing its gonna take a different route like announced before
it's not bad, pretty good

but still, some parts of me wants to see the manga animated adapted as is :l

op is shit

Jan 8, 2015 12:50 PM

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I was dissapointed there was no bones breaking and a lot of badass moments were cut out too.
The OP is terribly boring.

But i m looking forward to see Kaneki in Aogiri, it was quite a surprise /_o
Jan 8, 2015 12:50 PM

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I feel like this first episode would've made an intriguing last episode to the previous season, and I do like how this directly continues the timeline.

Joining Aogiri... I knew it, because I read the spoilers, yet I hope at the end of this season he ends up regretting his choice or something, and returning to Anteiku. If not, maybe it'll merge with the manga timeline somewhere... eh, what am I hoping for? It's probably going to be something totally new.

I hope this does reach some sort of meaningful conclusion though, something that can bring a nice end, unlike Psycho Pass 2.
Jan 8, 2015 12:52 PM
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Surphyse said:
Yes, I feel confused, a lot actually, but I think this episode is supposed to let you feel that way. The explanations are certainly coming in future episodes. I for once enjoy the feeling that you don't understand everything but accept it.


Here's what's pissing me off. I read the manga, so I knew what was going on. But I felt like to anyone who hasn't read the manga, this episode would be really confusing and wouldn't make much sense.

Also, I didn't like the changes they made. One specific part that's pissing me off is when Kaneki pulling the mask out and put it on after eating Yamori's kagune. Where would he get the mask from? He didn't have it. It just magically appeared? In the manga, Uta gave it to him, but in the episode it just appeared?


reading the manga or not. This episode is completely different from the manga. From the owl fight and the ayato fight, and the ending is completely from out of nowhere. This isn't even near canon so any manga reader should not have expected the results of both fights and the ending. None the less 2/5 episode.
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Jan 8, 2015 12:52 PM
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Manga readers who are watching Root A should have done their research and have known in the first place this anime isn't a second season and has an original storyline >.>

It's going to be a while before we get Tokyo Ghoul "Brotherhood."
Jan 8, 2015 12:52 PM

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I really don't understand why he'd want to go to Aogiri??
Im glad to see that there is less censorship in this episode though
Jan 8, 2015 12:55 PM

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Sweaty TG fans all around...
Jan 8, 2015 12:56 PM

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welp op is meh. no half kill scene, and kaneki joins aogiri out of the blue, but what bother me most is where the heck kaneki got his mask? i dont remember yamori bringing it with him when he kidnapped him. there is no scene where kaneki meets uta either, so wtf?
well atleast we will see the series from aogiri POV


we will not see kaneki's group formed v_v

Shiiiru said:
It's going to be a while before we get Tokyo Ghoul "Brotherhood."


i see what u did there :D
RazuhikoJan 8, 2015 1:04 PM
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Jan 8, 2015 12:57 PM
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why is everyone so hung up on the broken bones? its a parallel universe so he cant just break ayatos bones then join him.

And even if he did people are saying that there is censors on some of the videos.so you wouldn't even be able to see it.


to person above me,he hinted it when he told ayato his secret for joining.
Jan 8, 2015 12:58 PM

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I am so glad it's back. Kaneki is awesome.
Jan 8, 2015 12:58 PM

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hibiki6 said:
why is everyone so hung up on the broken bones? its a parallel universe so he cant just break ayatos bones then join him.

And even if he did people are saying that there is censors on some of the videos.so you wouldn't even be able to see it.


to person above me,he hinted it when he told ayato his secret for joining.

cause him breaking bones, is like, literally one of the most badass scenes there were

Jan 8, 2015 12:59 PM

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That was pretty awesome. At least now people will stop comparing it to the manga in terms of adaption quality.
Jan 8, 2015 1:00 PM

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Paul said:
That was pretty awesome. At least now people will stop comparing it to the manga in terms of adaption quality.

Haha, no they wont.
Jan 8, 2015 1:03 PM

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OP was fucking trash, episode was alright and their wasn't that much censoring. Hopefully season 2 will be good.
Jan 8, 2015 1:05 PM

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Arcanix said:
Paul said:
That was pretty awesome. At least now people will stop comparing it to the manga in terms of adaption quality.

Haha, no they wont.


They will say that the original route is shit or some crap.
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Jan 8, 2015 1:06 PM

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Arcanix said:
Paul said:
That was pretty awesome. At least now people will stop comparing it to the manga in terms of adaption quality.

Haha, no they wont.
living in hope...
Jan 8, 2015 1:06 PM

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quentariel said:
By the way. I'm really glad that I don't read the mangas before watching the animes. It seems that no-one is ever happy with any way the anime turns out, because it isn't exactly like the manga. (I have the same feeling with novels adaptated in movies, I always like the books more).

So I'm happy to watch anime without any lingering expectations. With this episode it was nice just to watch the aftermath of the battle without knowing what is to come, and without knowing the answers of all the questions.

There are numerous examples of well adapted mangas. There is only one problem of what you do. After you watch the anime and switch to the manga, the experience won't be new or fresh, much don't like read something they know. If you had started the manga first you would have a better story and would be surprise 10x more in positive than you were with the anime.
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Jan 8, 2015 1:06 PM

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Paul said:
That was pretty awesome. At least now people will stop comparing it to the manga in terms of adaption quality.
There's still writing quality to compare, its Ishida though so i'm expecting a coherent storytelling.
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Jan 8, 2015 1:06 PM

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Did I just see Kaneki join Aogiri???
Now this is how you don't follow the manga! Hype mode activated!!!
Jan 8, 2015 1:08 PM

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Arcanix said:
Paul said:
That was pretty awesome. At least now people will stop comparing it to the manga in terms of adaption quality.

Haha, no they wont.


I'm sure they'll still refer and compare but what I'm expecting less of is complaining about that manga to anime adaption which was pretty much annoying seeing in every single discussion thread last season.
Jan 8, 2015 1:10 PM

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I'm actually really, really happy with all of this.
I hated season 1 for what it did to the manga's story.
But this... I really like this.
I like the opening, too. I think it fits Tokyo Ghoul as a whole very well. Like... very, very well.
ED was good. The insert song at the end was really great.
I just... really love this. The change in story is super interesting.
Can't wait for more!
Jan 8, 2015 1:12 PM

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Paul said:
Arcanix said:

Haha, no they wont.


I'm sure they'll still refer and compare but what I'm expecting less of is complaining about that manga to anime adaption which was pretty much annoying seeing in every single discussion thread last season.


Actually i doubt that, i can all ready see this shit-storming into anime VS. source material wars (exactly like what happened with F/SN)
In any case this will be entertaining :D
Jan 8, 2015 1:12 PM
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Manga readers are butthurt as usual
Jan 8, 2015 1:12 PM

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The Mangaka wanted this to be the original story line then?
Jan 8, 2015 1:15 PM

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AnimeFan500 said:
The Mangaka wanted this to be the original story line then?


i "hear" that allot of people were displeased with how things turned out in the manga, maybe it's because of that, but i never actually red it , so .... not a clue o_o
Jan 8, 2015 1:16 PM
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RyuPeter said:
DISAPPOINTED!
Nothing like the manga... where Kaneki broke half of the Ayato bones...
Everyone who read the manga will feel the pain of this episode...


Totally agree with this here... T_T cos I'm feeling it...
Jan 8, 2015 1:16 PM

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What an intense start to the season! I really enjoyed this episode! I'm expecting great things from Tokyo Ghoul, since I liked season 1.

Side Note: You can never satisfy everyone. There will be people complaining no matter what.
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nigga i am black, do you think my ass would fit in? "Oh look it is negro kun." Hell no.
Jan 8, 2015 1:18 PM

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AnimeFan500 said:
The Mangaka wanted this to be the original story line then?

Nope, at least by my logic it doesn't make sense. This is the original draft, he may wanted to put this, but if it's not in the manga, it must been it has been rejected by editors, etc... and ultimatly by him in end.
Jan 8, 2015 1:18 PM
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AnimeFan500 said:
The Mangaka wanted this to be the original story line then?


No he wanted to do an original storyline because he didn't like the adaptation of the first season of the anime.

WAD1992 said:
AnimeFan500 said:
The Mangaka wanted this to be the original story line then?


i "hear" that allot of people were displeased with how things turned out in the manga, maybe it's because of that, but i never actually red it , so .... not a clue o_o


Ppl were displeased with the way the manga ended due to a lot of loose ends but that was fixed when the manga sequel came out.
Jan 8, 2015 1:18 PM

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They skipped the part where Kaneki broke half of all Ayato's bones...
Jan 8, 2015 1:19 PM

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HOLY FUCK TOKYO GHOUL PULLS ANOTHER 10 OUT OF FUCKING 10 FIRST EPISODE!

The animation was fucking amazing compared to the first season, it's like I was watching a BD or something, looks like no censoring bs and all that other crap that made the first season bad. So hype with just the first episode OMG

I don't even care that this is going anime original, this was still fucking amazing
Jan 8, 2015 1:22 PM

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I don't like the new OP :/
So there really was no anatomy class with Kaneki sensei? Bummer
Jan 8, 2015 1:26 PM
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He said it's the original draft, he changed his mind because it's crap obviously. No it's not better at all, you're just trying hard to be different.

+1
The author just doesn't want the actually story to be butchered by the studio, a smart person.


Ahhh! Yeh! o.O if that's so then that's way clever of him! xD Lol ... don't let them butcher his awesome work again! xD I actually had got my hopes up (foolishly) thinking Studio Pierrot would do a better job this time but... I really am beyond disappointed :/ Heck, even Psycho Pass season 2 disappointment wasn't this strong. The least they could have done was make a nice opening T_T maybe a decent one... I know that Unravel probably would still have be the better opening because it's hard to produce something of such a high quality again but... really... this opening... It's like they didn't even try.
Jan 8, 2015 1:28 PM

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lucidbrandon said:
HOLY FUCK TOKYO GHOUL PULLS ANOTHER 10 OUT OF FUCKING 10 FIRST EPISODE!

The animation was fucking amazing compared to the first season, it's like I was watching a BD or something, looks like no censoring bs and all that other crap that made the first season bad. So hype with just the first episode OMG

I don't even care that this is going anime original, this was still fucking amazing


Really? 10/10? -.-
Jan 8, 2015 1:29 PM

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LeosApathy said:
lucidbrandon said:
HOLY FUCK TOKYO GHOUL PULLS ANOTHER 10 OUT OF FUCKING 10 FIRST EPISODE!

The animation was fucking amazing compared to the first season, it's like I was watching a BD or something, looks like no censoring bs and all that other crap that made the first season bad. So hype with just the first episode OMG

I don't even care that this is going anime original, this was still fucking amazing


Really? 10/10? -.-


Lols, nothing happened in that episode, like literally nothing. Calm yourself.
Jan 8, 2015 1:30 PM
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It's too early for me too rate this anime I'll wait until I finish episode 12.
Jan 8, 2015 1:34 PM

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wtf why is he joining the bad duudes
the ED art looks good. Also have to readjust to the new art style.

Jan 8, 2015 1:34 PM

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LeosApathy said:


Really? 10/10? -.-


Lols, nothing happened in that episode, like literally nothing. Calm yourself.
Fight happened.
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Jan 8, 2015 1:35 PM

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wtf why is he joining the bad duudes

read the manga to find out
Jan 8, 2015 1:35 PM
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There was one scene I was really looking forward to, but it didn't show, so I'm really disappointed.
I didn't like the opening either.

But I did enjoy the twist at the end, so I'll keep watching.
Jan 8, 2015 1:35 PM

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Most overrated anime of the season came fast it seems. Well, at least for now it's overrated. Probably nice for those who read the manga, for me it's.. bad... didn't understand what happened from the start till the end.
Jan 8, 2015 1:37 PM

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very nice episode this is so going to be better than season 1
better pacing than season 1 so far hope it stays that way
Jan 8, 2015 1:42 PM

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Kaneki22 said:
Zeally said:
wtf why is he joining the bad duudes

read the manga to find out


?


Homm said:
Most overrated anime of the season came fast it seems. Well, at least for now it's overrated. Probably nice for those who read the manga, for me it's.. bad... didn't understand what happened from the start till the end.


Because the first season was rushed as hell and the arcs were switched around.

You could read up to ch 60 or 70 and you'll be caught up to this sequel.

Jan 8, 2015 1:43 PM

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quentariel said:
By the way. I'm really glad that I don't read the mangas before watching the animes. It seems that no-one is ever happy with any way the anime turns out, because it isn't exactly like the manga. (I have the same feeling with novels adaptated in movies, I always like the books more).

So I'm happy to watch anime without any lingering expectations. With this episode it was nice just to watch the aftermath of the battle without knowing what is to come, and without knowing the answers of all the questions.


It IS possible to make the anime as good or better than the manga-original. Attack on titan, Hunter x Hunter, Gintama, Kuroko no Basket & Haikyuu for some recent examples.


It's also possible to make great anime originals based off of mangas, such as the original FMA anime. While Brotherhood was good (and had better animation overall), it just felt WAY too clean and happy compared to the much more solemn original. A lot of people feel that the original anime's story was better than the manga's story (not by a whole lot, but still better).

As for this episode:

- Gotta say, I like the visuals and song of the OP. Yes, the latter lyrics are....odd, but it fits the overall tone of the OP fits the tone of the story that it seems that we're gonna get with Root A.

- So Kaneki's mask just materialized out of nowhere? Well, this isn't really surprising as in both the manga and anime Kaneki's cloths and nails just change coloring without any explanation XD.

- No 103 bones...well, I'm kinda 50/50 on this. On one hand it's an epic scene. Period. On the other hand, that scene is taken out of context to basically be "Kaneki rekt Ayato", which I hate. The manga, and Kaneki, imply that Ayato is on Kaneki's level; Kaneki straight up tells that Ayato could've killed him in their exchange and that Ayato is easily stronger, or just stronger, than Yamori/Jason as well, and has just been playing possum. It's just that Kaneki mind f*cks him with his by basically revealing Ayato's true feelings, after which Kaneki proceeds to blast a flustered/caught off guard Ayato thru like 4-6 floors XD. People need to realize that Ayato isn't Kaneki's b*tch, and is much stronger than he's shown; I mean, look how long he can fight despite his kagune type being the one with the least about of stamina.

- Amon's new qunique was broken in the Owl fight....that didn't happen in the manga. Does that mean that he's getting a brand new one soon, or is he gonna get Doujima Ver. 2 earlier than expected?

- The song at the end with Kaneki walking towards/with the Aogiri execs was amazing.

- Love the ending. Also, another "Rize raping Kaneki" pic XD.

Overall, I'll give it a 7.5-8/10. Good episode, but the pacing was off.

I really hate that this season is also 12 eps, instead off 24 eps, because it's going to get rushed. I really hope the CCG get their shine, UNLIKE in the first season.
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What the hell is going on?
Jan 8, 2015 1:45 PM

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Seems like it's gonna take a completely different turn compared to the manga. I'm gonna stop looking at this as the manga, and rather look at it as an original story. That might be a good way for me to enjoy it.
Jan 8, 2015 1:47 PM
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Homm said:
Most overrated anime of the season came fast it seems. Well, at least for now it's overrated. Probably nice for those who read the manga, for me it's.. bad... didn't understand what happened from the start till the end.


I did not read the manga and I understood what happened. I don't know what to tell you :/
Jan 8, 2015 1:47 PM

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5/10 for me..maybe because i didnt knew it was going to be alternative world, but i got so pissed when they skipped the 104 bones breaking by Kaneki to Ayato...White haired Kaneki is much more badass in the manga, the fights so far have been so short...So much potential lost ( Kaneki x Jason , Owl vs 2 armored investigators , Kaneki vs Ayato ) geez...

And that ending Kaneki joining Aogiri tree..i didnt like it either but lets see where this is going.
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