The BEST episodes of Tokyo Ghoul season 1

Every episode of Tokyo Ghoul season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Tokyo Ghoul season 1!

In Tokyo ghouls are up to mischief. When it gets dark, they attack innocent citizens and feed on their flesh. Externally, they are indistinguishable from their fellow human beings. And worse: they live in the middle of us! Who knows, maybe the nice girl from the café or the neighbor next door has a little weakness for human flesh ?! So it's no wonder that bookworm and freshman Ken lands in the middle of a ghula's arms. Cute Rize is too great to be true: her first date with Ken even takes place in a bookstore! But when she leaves, she reveals her true nature and attacks Ken. Ken survives the ghoul attack by an incredible coincidence - but with serious injuries. He must be transplanted to his attacker's organs so that he can continue to live. At first his life goes on quite normally, but gradually he discovers some inconsistencies and develops strange cravings ...

Last Updated: 9/7/2024Network: Tokyo MXStatus: Ended
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Ghoul
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8.67
632 votes

#1 - Ghoul

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/19/2014

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.

Directors: Shuhei Morita
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Scars
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8.29
692 votes

#2 - Scars

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/1/2014

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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8.26
603 votes

#3 - Circular

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/22/2014

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.

Directors: Shin Matsuo
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High Spirits
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8.21
527 votes

#4 - High Spirits

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/12/2014

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.

Directors: Shin Matsuo
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Incubation
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8.11
777 votes

#5 - Incubation

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/11/2014

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.

Directors: Shin Matsuo
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Tragedy
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8.10
950 votes

#6 - Tragedy

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/4/2014

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.

Directors: Shuhei Morita
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Cloudburst
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8.09
661 votes

#7 - Cloudburst

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/8/2014

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.

Directors: Soichi Shimada
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Captivity
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8.06
617 votes

#8 - Captivity

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/15/2014

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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Supper
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8.06
697 votes

#9 - Supper

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/25/2014

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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Aogiri
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8.04
588 votes

#10 - Aogiri

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/5/2014

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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7.97
719 votes

#11 - Dove

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/18/2014

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.

Directors: Soichi Shimada
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Birdcage
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7.92
595 votes

#12 - Birdcage

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/29/2014

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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