The iconic manga Tokyo Ghoul has been adapted multiple times, both as an anime series and a live-action film. Here, we’ll guide you through the best order to watch the anime.
Sui Ishida created Tokyo Ghoul, a captivating story that quickly gained a large fanbase. In 2014, just three years after the manga’s debut, the first anime adaptation was released. Additionally, a live-action movie was produced. But in what order should you enjoy the entire franchise?
Tokyo Ghoul: The correct order to watch the anime
Over time, the Tokyo Ghoul anime was expanded with new seasons, spin-offs, and bonus episodes. The main storyline begins with the first season Tokyo Ghoul and continues through Tokyo Ghoul2. The special episodes Tokyo Ghoul: Pinto and Tokyo Ghoul: Jack are standalone stories that can be watched independently of the main series.
However, we recommend watching these bonus episodes after the main story to better understand the context. The suggested viewing order is as follows:
- Tokyo Ghoul (2014)
- Tokyo Ghoul Root A (2015)
- Tokyo Ghoul(2018)
- Tokyo Ghoul2 (2018)
- Tokyo Ghoul: Pinto (2015)
- Tokyo Ghoul: Jack (2015)
The live-action adaptations of Tokyo Ghoul
Many fans are unaware that there is also a live-action version of Tokyo Ghoul. The movie, based on the manga by Sui Ishida, is divided into two parts. It is not a continuation of the anime series but rather a reboot with real actors. You can rent the movie as a DVD or Blu-ray on Amazon.
What is Tokyo Ghoul about?
In the world of Tokyo Ghoul, there is another species living secretly alongside humans—the Ghouls. These creatures possess superhuman abilities and feed only on human flesh. In Tokyo, a government organization is fully dedicated to finding and eliminating these Ghouls, as they often disguise themselves as ordinary people.
Ken Kaneki, an 18-year-old student, leads a quiet life as a bookworm, focused on studying Japanese literature. He spends a lot of time with his best friend, dives into the works of his favorite author, and secretly harbors feelings for someone. The threat of Ghouls seems distant to him – until he discovers on a date that his crush is actually a Ghoul. From that moment on, his life spirals out of control…