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12 episodes

Tokyo Ghoul - Tokyo Ghoul √A

First aired Jan 9, 2015Season 2

The ghouls from Anteiku invaded Aogiri’s hideout in order to rescue Ken Kaneki, who was being tortured. Provoked beyond his limits, Kaneki unleashed a greater power and managed to defeat Yamori. Determined to become stronger, he decided to join Aogiri and leave Anteiku behind. Meanwhile, ghoul investigators also began making their moves, gathering information about the Eyepatch Ghoul — Ken Kaneki.

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Community reviews for Tokyo Ghoul, shown here with its season details.

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YouShouldKnow

5.0

With as few spoilers as possible, ghouls look just like humans but they eat them. As one would expect, these ghouls are quite strong and their origins are a mystery - similar to vampires in other stories. The major difference being that people are very aware of ghoulish existence. As with many stories, this introduces an introverted, whiny weakling who is thrust in the midst of the ghoul world. Many things then start happening and it seems like the author or (if the anime strays from the manga) producer loses track of things and doesn't tie up loose ends. The transition from the second into the third season is abrupt and most characters are just referenced to later on. Many things remain unexplained as major characters were introduced throughout the second and quite big reveals are made at the end. The reasons for the main characters action however, stay shrouded in a veil of pseudo-psychological justifications. The unfinished story aside, the animations are crisp and well-done, and the story has a good pace, but I couldn't bring myself to watch past the first episodes of season 3. The disconnect was and lingering questions were very annoying. A very good anime for people who like theory-crafting, but for those without that time on their hands who want a nice bow on a story, skip this.

Episodes

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Episode 1

New Surge

7.3
Jan 9, 201524 min17 votes

Having defeated Jason and accepted his ghoul half, Kaneki joins Aogiri Tree to protect those close to him in Anteiku.

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Episode 2

Dancing Flowers

7.3
Jan 16, 201524 min12 votes

Now with Kaneki at their ranks, the Aogiri Tree takes the offensive against the CCG, and Amon is introduced to Mado's daughter Akira, who is assigned to become his new partner.

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Episode 3

Hangman

7.2
Jan 23, 201524 min12 votes

Kaneki and Ayato rescue Naki, one of Jason's old cohorts from CCG custody, and prepare to storm the maximum security prison for Ghouls known as "Cochlea". Meanwhile, Tōka pays a visit to the university were Kaneki used to attend, where she has an encounter with Hideyoshi.

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Episode 4

Deeper Layers

7.2
Jan 30, 201524 min13 votes

Aogiri commences their invasion of Cochlea and free a majority of the imprisoned ghouls while Amon and Akira visit the prison to learn more about Aogiri's plan from Donato Porpora. Amid the battles between the CCG, Cochlea security and ghouls, Kaneki meets a ghoul named Orca with orders to break him free, but is attacked by him instead.

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Episode 5

Rift

7.2
Feb 6, 201524 min13 votes

The battle at Cochlea intensifies on several fronts and when Ayato is to be almost killed, he is rescued in the nick of time by Kaneki, who undergoes a bizarre transformation after consuming the bodies of several dead Ghouls to empower himself.

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Episode 6

Thousand Paths

6.8
Feb 13, 201524 min13 votes

The appearance of the "One-Eyed-Ghoul", considered the most dangerous of them all, leaves the CCG in a state of alert while Kaneki writhes in pain due to his new condition.

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Episode 7

Permeation

6.3
Feb 20, 201524 min13 votes

Worried about Kaneki's disappearance, Hinami wants to do something for him, but is uncertain about it, until Kaneki appears at Anteiku and she calls for Touka to see him again.

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Episode 8

Old Nines

7.1
Feb 27, 201524 min13 votes

During Kaneki's visit with Yoshimura, he asks for information about the Owl, and is told the tragic tale of a young ghoul named Kuzen. Touka makes plans to move out of Anteiku. A snowy day brings with it brisk business at the coffee shop.

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Episode 9

City in Waiting

7.2
Mar 6, 201524 min13 votes

Yoshitoki is granted permission to execute the operation to eradicate the Owl. The many CCG officers involved in the mission take time beforehand to write any last words they might have, as the 20th Ward is cordoned off and its civilians evacuated.

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Episode 10

Last Rain

7.8
Mar 13, 201524 min13 votes

The battle between CCG and Anteiku continues, and Koma, Irimi, and Yoshimura each engage the special investigators. When a civilian gets caught in the middle, Hachikawa continues to press his attack unabated. Shinohara receives some unexpected advice.

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Episode 11

Deluge of Flowers

7.9
Mar 20, 201524 min14 votes

Suzuya is left to face the newly-arrived one-eyed Owl on his own. Aogiri Tree joins the battle against CCG, who find themselves overwhelmed by the sheer number of opponents. Meanwhile, Kaneki confronts Amon, who stands in his way to Anteiku.

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Episode 12

Ken

7.1
Mar 27, 201524 min14 votes

After waking up in Anteiku, he hears someone mention that "making coffee is difficult." When the person comes out, it is revealed to be Hide. By the time that Kaneki realises that he has his ghoul eye activated, Hide tells him "I Knew."