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The Best Episodes of Tokyo Ghoul

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.

Seasons4

  1. Background image for Ghoul
    9.3/10(2.9k votes)

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

    #2 - 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.

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

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

    #4 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Circular
    8.6/10(1.4k votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Background image for WritE: The Absent One
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #6 - 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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  8. Background image for Morse: Remembrances
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #7 - 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.

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

    #8 - 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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  10. Background image for Tragedy
    8.2/10(1.7k votes)

    #9 - Tragedy

    S1:E1

    Amid news reports of "Ghoul" attacks nearby, Ken Kaneki points out Rize, a girl he is interested in, to his friend Hide at a local coffee shop. When Kaneki discovers the two share a favorite author, he asks her out. However, their date ends in tragedy!

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  11. Background image for High Spirits
    8.2/10(1.2k votes)

    #10 - High Spirits

    S1:E11

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

    #11 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Scars
    8.1/10(1.3k votes)

    #12 - Scars

    S1:E5

    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. Tsukiyama remains consumed with the idea of having Kaneki.

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  14. Background image for Cloudburst
    8.0/10(1.2k votes)

    #13 - Cloudburst

    S1:E6

    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, and acts out when she is unable.

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  15. Background image for Deluge of Flowers
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #14 - 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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  16. Background image for VOLT: White Darkness
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #15 - 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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  17. Background image for Union: Close Game
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #16 - 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.

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  18. Background image for MovE: Confluence, Confusion
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #17 - 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.

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  19. Background image for FACE: Effulgence
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #18 - 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.

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  20. Background image for ACT: Encounters
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #19 - 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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  21. Background image for Incubation
    7.8/10(1.4k votes)

    #20 - 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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  22. Background image for Last Rain
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #21 - 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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  23. Background image for Turn: In the End
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #22 - 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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  24. Background image for TAKe: One Who Writhes
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #23 - 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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  25. Background image for Think: Sway
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #24 - 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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  26. Background image for Vive: Those Left Behind
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #25 - 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.

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    Director:Seo Hye-jin
    Writer:Unknown

Best Episodes Summary

"Ghoul" is the best rated episode of "Tokyo Ghoul". It scored 9.3/10 based on 2929 votes. Directed by Shuhei Morita and written by Chuji Mikasano, it aired on 9/19/2014. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Proof: Bonds".