All events take place in a fictional world where the seiyu (actors) of the animated series Tokyo Ghoul voice their painted characters. The world, which looks very similar to ours, has two significant differences. There are more than one intelligent creatures on the planet, and the highest link in the food chain is not at all human. In this alternative reality, the planet is inhabited by predatory, human-like creatures - ghouls. Strong, fast and very tenacious monsters are able to digest exclusively human flesh - and this is the basis of the whole story.
General information about the series
Anime Feature:
- Genre: horror, mysticism, adventure.
- Director: Morita Syuhei.
- Studio: Studio Pierrot.
- Release on the screens of Japan: July 3, 2014.
- Release on Russian screens: July 4, 2014.
- Audience: Seinen (for young men over 18).
Seasons:
- Tokyo Ghoul (TV-1) - 12 episodes.
- Tokyo Ghoul Root A (TV-2) - 12 episodes.
- Tokyo Ghoul OVA - 2 episodes.
- Tokyo Ghoul: Re (TV-3) - announced for 2018.
Short description
In the first season of the animated series "Tokyo Ghoul", the viewer gets acquainted with the main character. Kaneki Ken is an ordinary freshman student. The guy lives a measured and calm life, shows success in his studies and moonlighting in a cafe. Acquaintance with a beautiful and mysterious girl leads to an unexpected outcome. A new acquaintance turns out to be a ghoul. The monster is trying to eat Ken, but dies during the incident. A seriously injured guy finds himself in a hospital, where an organ transplant is done to save his life. Later, the poor fellow learns that the transplanted organs belonged to one of the strongest ghouls, and his quiet life is coming to an end. The guy became a ghoul - one of those who the whole city fears. Serious changes in the body lead to a thirst to taste human flesh. Having become an outcast among people, the hero is trying to join the new society for him.
In the second season, Kaneki goes to Aogiri. This is a secret organization of ghouls, aimed at seizing power on Earth. The CCG - Office for Combating Ghouls also comes into play. In an attempt to eliminate the instigators of disaster, CCG stumbles upon peaceful ghouls at the Anteyku Cafe. Ken faces a choice: old friends or new allies.
In both seasons of the animated series "Tokyo Ghoul", the actors voiced the same characters, it was they who largely determined the success of the anime.
Key characters
All characters in the anime are voiced by seiyuu. Actors of the animated series "Tokyo Ghoul" did a good job and gave voices to the painted characters.
Ken Kaneki is a student in the literary department who has become half a ghoul after the transplant of Rizze’s organs. Has a quiet and restrained character, trusting, adores books. Seiyu: Natsuki Hanae.
Toka Kirishima is a 16-year-old ghoul schoolgirl. He works part-time at Anteyka. Well hides his essence from others. Helps Kaneki in the development of combat qualities. In the image, the ghoul becomes ruthless and reckless. Lost family due to CCG. Voiced by Toku from the animated series Tokyo Ghoul, actor (seiyu) Sora Amamiya.
Ridze Kamishiro is one of the most dangerous ghouls. A smart and cunning character who managed to integrate into human society and avert CCG suspicions from himself. It was her organs that served as the rebirth of the protagonist. Seiyu: Kana Hanazawa.
Nishiki Nishio is a sophomore ghoul studying at the university with Kaneki. He is a great fighter and hates ghouls invading his territory. Successfully hiding under the guise of a diligent and gifted student. Seiyu: Shintaro Asanuma.
Yoshimura - the head of Anteyku, part-time ghoul. He founded an organization that helps ghouls who refuse to kill. Seiyu: Takayuki Sugo.
Hideyoshi Nagatika is the protagonist's best friend. The light and simple character of the guy allowed him to accept the changed Kaneki. Becomes a part-time intern at CCG. Seiyu: Toshiyuki Toyonaga.
Manga "Tokyo Ghoul"
In September 2011, Weekly Young Jump magazine showed the brainchild of mangaka Ishida Sui. Shueisha was responsible for the release of the work until its completion in September 2014.
The 1st season of the anime almost completely recreates the story of the manga, but the 2nd has its own alternative plot. Here are a few differences in the narrative:
Manga | Anime |
Kaneki is the founder of his own group of ghouls | Kaneki joins Aogiri |
Hideyoshi lets Kaneki eat himself to defeat Arima | Hideyoshi dies in Kaneki’s arms after being seriously injured |
V force Cousin to do away with Ukina | V themselves kill Ukina |
Kaneki and Hideyoshi meet in the sewers | Friends meet at Anteyka |
TV series adaptation
Video games:
- Tokyo Ghoul: The Fool is a role-playing action film for the PSP.
- Tokyo Ghoul: Carnaval is a video game from Bandai Namko Games. Designed for smartphones based on iOS and Android.
- Tokyo Ghoul: Jail is a game developed for the PS Vita portable console.
- Tokyo Ghoul: Dark War - RPG for iOS and Android.
- Tokyo Ghoul [: re Invoke] - RPG for iOS and Android platforms.
The full-length Tokyo guru film from director Kentaro Hagiwara was released on July 29, 2017. The role of Ken Kaneki went to Masataka Kubota, who had previously played Yagami Light on Death Note.
The cruel and gloomy anime found its fans, but among fans of this genre there was no consensus on the animated series "Tokyo Ghoul." Actors, world, plot, characters - all this is actively discussed in numerous forums on the Internet. Watch or not? You decide!