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The Best Episodes of Tokyo Ghoul

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Every episode of Tokyo Ghoul ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Tokyo Ghoul!

The Best Episodes of Tokyo Ghoul

Ken Kaneki, a bookworm college student, meets Rize, a girl his own age with whom he shares many interests.

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  1. Background image for Proof: Bonds
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    #1 - Proof: Bonds

    S4:E7

    Under Furuta, CCG cracks down hard on the ghoul community, forcing Goat to go underground. Takeomi and Yoriko set a wedding date. Mutsuki locates Kaneki and invites him back. Touka takes the next step with Kaneki.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Beautiful Dream: Daybreak
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #2 - Beautiful Dream: Daybreak

    S3:E12

    Eto arrives on the rooftop, spurring Kanae to attack Haise, who must also reason with Kaneki. With the other squad members on the ropes, Shirazu goes all-out to stop Noro. Kanae and Tsukiyama reach an understanding.

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  3. Background image for Place: And So, Once Again
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    #3 - Place: And So, Once Again

    S4:E1

    CCG locates Aogiri Tree's headquarters. Hinami's execution is scheduled. Takatsuki's editor is questioned over whether or not she is a ghoul. Before Takatsuki can be questioned, however, she makes a stunning public announcement.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for WritE: The Absent One
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #4 - WritE: The Absent One

    S3:E11

    Matsumae and Mairo try to hold off the investigators long enough for Shu to escape. Haise and Shu face each other on the building's helipad. Quinx Squad has their hands full when a powerful ghoul stands in their way.

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  5. Background image for Morse: Remembrances
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #5 - Morse: Remembrances

    S4:E9

    As Dr. Kanou visits his family's gravesite, Kurona confronts him. CCG gains a new ally and expert on ghouls. Hide enlists the help of Akira and Amon to plead his case to CCG. A despondent Mutsuki lashes out at Saiko and Urie.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for The Final Episode
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #6 - The Final Episode

    S4:E12

    Kaneki and Furuta continue their duel below the streets of Tokyo, as CCG and Goat jointly continue fighting the members of V aboveground. Kaneki comes to terms with the events of the last several years.

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  8. Background image for Incarnation: Awakened Child
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Incarnation: Awakened Child

    S4:E8

    Mutsuki leads the Oggais in a raid on Goat's underground lair. Urie and Kuroiwa confront Furuta in his office over his fitness to lead. Kaneki and Suzuya face each other in combat. Kaneki goes to drastic lengths to protect Touka.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Deluge of Flowers
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #8 - Deluge of Flowers

    S2:E11

    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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  10. Background image for VOLT: White Darkness
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #9 - VOLT: White Darkness

    S4:E2

    Ayato leads a raiding party on Cochlea to rescue Hinami, He is joined by Touka and Yomo. Haise tries to get Hinami to safety, but is confronted by Furuta. As the others flee through the basement, Haise confronts Arima.

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  11. Background image for Union: Close Game
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #10 - Union: Close Game

    S4:E3

    CCG's assault on Aogiri Tree on Rushima Island continues, and Urie and Saiko are anxious to rescue Mutsuki. Tatara and Kurona both make their stands against the investigators. Akira receives help from a surprise source.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for MovE: Confluence, Confusion
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #11 - MovE: Confluence, Confusion

    S4:E5

    Kaneki assembles the remaining Aogiri Tree and Anteiku members to announce the creation of a new ghoul organization. Akira's course of treatment takes a surprise turn. Yomo and Touka both try to make peace with their past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for FACE: Effulgence
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #12 - FACE: Effulgence

    S4:E6

    The CCG investigators that were close to Haise react to his leaving. Furuta takes over as the head of the CCG, and sets forth a new strategy to deal with the ghouls. The Clowns begin to riot, threatening CCG Headquarters.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for ACT: Encounters
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #13 - ACT: Encounters

    S4:E11

    Following increasing dragon activity and the discovery of a second core, Kaneki and Ayato volunteer to go and deal with it. When Kaiko and the members of V launch an attack, CCG and the ghouls must fight together to stop them.

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  15. Background image for Ghoul
    7.9/10(22 votes)

    #14 - Ghoul

    S1:E12

    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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  16. Background image for Last Rain
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #15 - Last Rain

    S2:E10

    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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  17. Background image for Turn: In the End
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #16 - Turn: In the End

    S3:E6

    Takizawa continues his offensive against Haise on the main stage. Shirazu tries to get Saiko to help him subdue Nutcracker in the monitor room. Urie pursues Big Madam, and feels the effects of his increased Frame level.

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  18. Background image for TAKe: One Who Writhes
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #17 - TAKe: One Who Writhes

    S3:E8

    Tsukiyama's condition worsens. Tatara and Ayato argue about rescuing Hinami. Shirazu finds it difficult to take possession of the Nutcracker quinque. Quinx Squad begins a new joint investigation with S1 Squad.

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  19. Background image for Think: Sway
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #18 - Think: Sway

    S3:E10

    Eto drops in on a defeated Kanae, offering to help. Shirazu decides he needs to make a fresh start. Ui finally consents to Haise's idea of an undercover fact-finding mission. Haise grows frustrated probing into his past.

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  20. Background image for Vive: Those Left Behind
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #19 - Vive: Those Left Behind

    S4:E4

    As the fighting on Rushima reaches its climax, Akira makes a fateful decision. Urie, together with the new members of the Quinx Squad, continue their search for Mutsuki. Arima makes a startling revelation to Kaneki.

    Director:Seo Hye-jin
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Call: The Far Side of Tragedy
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #20 - Call: The Far Side of Tragedy

    S4:E10

    While Kaneki's body lies dormant in its giant kagune, he has an inner dialogue with Rize. Urie talks to Mutsuki about the hardships of going it alone. A crisis places the city on alert, forcing CCG and the ghouls to work together.

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  22. Background image for Circular
    7.6/10(19 votes)

    #21 - Circular

    S1:E8

    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 his own for them.

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  23. Background image for Mind: Days of Recollections
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #22 - Mind: Days of Recollections

    S3:E7

    Haise asks Arima to allow him to take custody of Hinami, and the remaining ghouls retreat. Following an awards ceremony where many of the investigators are promoted, Haise hosts a celebratory dinner at the Chateau.

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  24. Background image for Play: Departed Spirit
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #23 - Play: Departed Spirit

    S3:E9

    Having seen a photo of Haise, Tsukiyama bounces back and races to see him. Haise takes the rest of the squad to Uta's shop to be fitted for masks. Kijima releases a shocking video on the CCG website to draw Rose out.

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  25. Background image for PresS: Night of Scattering
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #24 - PresS: Night of Scattering

    S3:E5

    The Quinx Squad rushes to save Mutsuki from Kanae. The Owl goes on a seemingly unstoppable rampage. Urie is frustrated when he is assigned escort duty. Ato Squad meets resistance trying to secure the monitor room.

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  26. Background image for Incubation
    7.4/10(22 votes)

    #25 - Incubation

    S1:E2

    Kaneki desperately fights the urge to eat human flesh, the only thing that can satisfy his hunger as a ghoul. He meets up with Hide again, joining him on an errand, and is glad for the companionship. But will his declining condition place Hide at risk?

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Best Episodes Summary

"Proof: Bonds" is the best rated episode of "Tokyo Ghoul". It scored 9/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/20/2018. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Beautiful Dream: Daybreak".