The BEST episodes written by Chūji Mikasano

Ghoul
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8.70
612 votes

#1 - Ghoul

Tokyo Ghoul - Season 1 - Episode 12

As Yamori continues to brutally torture Kaneki, Rize once again appears to him, and the two of them explore Kaneki's childhood and relationship with his mother. Kaneki is forced to make a choice that has a profound impact on him.

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Scars
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8.33
674 votes

#2 - Scars

Tokyo Ghoul - Season 1 - Episode 5

When Touka falls ill, Kaneki pays her a visit that has unexpected consequences. Meanwhile, as Nishiki is still recovering from his run-in with Kaneki, he is nearly preyed upon by other ghouls.

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Circular
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8.29
587 votes

#3 - Circular

Tokyo Ghoul - Season 1 - Episode 8

Touka sets out to lure the ghoul investigators, but before she can strike, she finds that Hinami has run away. When Touka and Kaneki go out looking for her, they find themselves face to face with Amon and Mado, who has a few surprises of their own.

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High Spirits
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8.25
515 votes

#4 - High Spirits

Tokyo Ghoul - Season 1 - Episode 11

Kaneki is held captive by Yamori, who practices his torturous craft on him. The police and CCG move in to deal with Aogiri Tree, who have made an 11th Ward shopping mall their headquarters. In all the commotion, the Anteiku team tries to rescue Kaneki.

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Incubation
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8.13
762 votes

#5 - Incubation

Tokyo Ghoul - Season 1 - Episode 2

Kaneki struggles to adapt to his new nature with no success, until another ghoul, Nishiki Nishio attempts to prey on his friend Hideyoshi Nagachika and he must fight to protect him.

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Cloudburst
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8.12
647 votes

#6 - Cloudburst

Tokyo Ghoul - Season 1 - Episode 6

The fight against Tsukiyama is resolved, but Touka wants to kill Kimi, now that it's clear she knows that Nishiki and Kaneki are ghouls. Meanwhile, Hinami is eager to see her father again after being apart for so long.

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Supper
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8.11
681 votes

#7 - Supper

Tokyo Ghoul - Season 1 - Episode 4

Kaneki starts receiving self-defense lessons from Yomo. He meets Itori, who runs her own bar, and is friends with Uta and Yomo. Kaneki is befriended by Tsukiyama, a ghoul who knew Rize, who also enjoys reading, and possesses other, more epicurean tastes.

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Tragedy
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8.11
931 votes

#8 - Tragedy

Tokyo Ghoul - Season 1 - Episode 1

Amid news reports of "Ghoul" attacks nearby, ordinary college student, Ken Kaneki, encounters Rize — a girl who is an avid reader like him, at the café he frequents. Little does he realize that his fate will change overnight.

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Captivity
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8.10
603 votes

#9 - Captivity

Tokyo Ghoul - Season 1 - Episode 7

After Kaneki and Hinami witness Ryoko's fate, the personnel at Anteiku are grieved, and Touka decides to take the investigation into her own hands. Kaneki is fed up with not being able to do anything, and decides to get involved.

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Aogiri
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8.07
578 votes

#10 - Aogiri

Tokyo Ghoul - Season 1 - Episode 10

Kaneki is kidnapped by members of Aogiri Tree, an underground ghoul faction who is interested in his connection with Rize. Meanwhile, Amon is introduced to his new partner, the eccentric and dangerous Juuzou Suzuya.

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Dove
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8.01
706 votes

#11 - Dove

Tokyo Ghoul - Season 1 - Episode 3

Yoshimura teaches Kaneki more about how to blend in with mankind, and takes in a mother and daughter needing protection. Two ghoul investigators are assigned to the 20th Ward.

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Birdcage
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7.96
584 votes

#12 - Birdcage

Tokyo Ghoul - Season 1 - Episode 9

After several weeks go by, everyone tries to return to their normal lives. Hinami moves in with Touka, and despite her aversion to birds, they nurse an injured cockatiel they name Hetare back to health. Kaneki visits Itori to try to learn more about Rize.

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