Let's get into it, shall we? I'll keep this spoiler free, so don't hesitate to continue reading! I'm going to refrain from mentioning actual content (since the synopsis covers it rather well), and instead focus more on the general quality of everything.
Story: 10/10
Tokyo Ghoul / Toukyou Kushu takes place in a world where "ghouls" (flesh-eating monsters who resemble humans at first glance) murder to survive and hide from investigators who specialize in their termination. In order to live more comfortable lives, some ghouls choose to blend in with society and try not to cause any more trouble than necessary. There's a lot going on in Tokyo Ghoul, so it's pretty fast paced. There are hardly any dull moments to speak of, so, expect great things when reading this! You might find yourself rooting for both sides at some point due to the fact that you'll probably end up liking the majority of the characters involved.
Art: 8/10
The drawing for Tokyo Ghoul is quite exceptional. I had no complaints while reading through it. Though, I did notice that some scenes were drawn significantly better than others, it was mostly action and climactic moments. (which is fairly common) For the most part, the quality is consistent and neat. The style itself is nothing out of the ordinary, but it's awfully far from being bland. Don't expect to be disappointed with it or anything.
Character: 10/10
Alright... Here is where I personally feel like Tokyo Ghoul shines the most. The character development is top notch. Over time, you will learn extensively about their daily lives and background histories. The author did an excellent job at being informative and detailed in this area. Any questions you might have about a certain character is bound to be covered at some point.
Now, for the variety of characters in this! You'll see that pretty much everyone has something unique about them. Anything ranging from tattoos, piercings, interesting hair styles, quirks, eclectic personalities, hidden talents, and so much more. Anyone who reads this is certain to find a character they favor, if not many of them!
Enjoyment: 10/10
As I mentioned before, this is a well paced story. It's hard to stop at just one chapter because there's always something to look forward to in the next. Some parts are funny, some sad... Plenty gruesome. :)
There's a very choice mixture of comedy and tragedy in Tokyo Ghoul. You'll witness lighthearted moments that will bond you with the struggles of the characters and then there is a ton of bloody, psychotic natured action to look forward to. This manga truly has it all.
If you're a fan of horror, psychological, and/or mystery, this is a MUST READ/WATCH!
Overall: 9/10
It was hard for me to not give this series a 10. Honestly, it is so deserving of that score. I haven't completed the entirety of it, though (since it's not finished, obviously), so I'm leaving some room for error in the event that it may occur. I have confidence that Tokyo Ghoul will continue for a long time and likely finish with a nice ending. When that happens, I'll be sure to either type up a new review or tweak this one a bit.
Thanks for taking the time to read this, I hope it encourages you and many others to start reading soon!
If you have any questions, comments, concerns, etc... Let me know! I'm open to critique as long as you're serious and polite about it. This is my first full manga review on this site, so I hope I did well.
