9.3/102,568 votesLoading...#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.
Director: Shuhei Morita
Writer: Chuji Mikasano
9.2/104 votesLoading...#2 - Write: Failure
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 6/12/2018
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.
Director: Toshinori Watanabe
Writer: Chuji Mikasano
9.2/104 votesLoading...#3 - Beautiful Dream: Dawn
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 6/19/2018
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.
Director: Toshinori Watanabe
Writer: Chuji Mikasano
9.2/104 votesLoading...#4 - Place: And So, Once Again
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 10/9/2018
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
9.0/103 votesLoading...#5 - proof: Bonds
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 11/20/2018
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.8/104 votesLoading...#6 - morse: Remembrances
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 12/4/2018
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.7/103 votesLoading...#7 - VOLT: White Darkness
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 10/16/2018
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.
Director: Toshinori Watanabe
Writer: N/A
8.7/103 votesLoading...#8 - union: Close Game
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 10/23/2018
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.7/103 votesLoading...#9 - ACT: Encounters
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 12/18/2018
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.
Director: Toshinori Watanabe
Writer: N/A
8.7/103 votesLoading...#10 - The Final Episode
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 12/25/2018
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.
Director: Toshinori Watanabe
Writer: N/A
8.5/101,243 votesLoading...#11 - 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 his own for them.
Director: Shin Matsuo
Writer: Chuji Mikasano
8.3/103 votesLoading...#12 - Think: Wavering
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 6/5/2018
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.
Director: Masayuki Matsumoto
Writer: Chuji Mikasano
8.3/103 votesLoading...#13 - vive: Those Left Behind
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 10/30/2018
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: N/A
8.3/103 votesLoading...#14 - incarnation: Awakened Child
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 11/27/2018
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.3/103 votesLoading...#15 - call: The Far Side of Tragedy
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 12/11/2018
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.
Director: Toshinori Watanabe, Seo Hye-jin
Writer: N/A
8.2/101,509 votesLoading...#16 - Tragedy
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/4/2014
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!
Director: Shuhei Morita
Writer: Chuji Mikasano
8.2/101,073 votesLoading...#17 - 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.
Director: Shin Matsuo
Writer: Chuji Mikasano
8.2/104 votesLoading...#18 - turn: In the End
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 5/8/2018
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.
Director: Masayuki Matsumoto
Writer: Chuji Mikasano
8.1/101,136 votesLoading...#19 - 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. Tsukiyama remains consumed with the idea of having Kaneki.
Director: Yoshiaki Kyougoku
Writer: Chuji Mikasano
8.0/101,077 votesLoading...#20 - 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, and acts out when she is unable.
Director: Soichi Shimada
Writer: Chuji Mikasano
8.0/103 votesLoading...#21 - mind: Days of Recollections
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 5/15/2018
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.
Director: Toshinori Watanabe
Writer: Chuji Mikasano
8.0/103 votesLoading...#22 - Play: Ghost
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 5/29/2018
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.
Director: Toshinori Watanabe
Writer: Chuji Mikasano
8.0/103 votesLoading...#23 - MovE: Confluence, Confusion
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 11/6/2018
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/103 votesLoading...#24 - FACE: Effulgence
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 11/13/2018
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/107 votesLoading...#25 - Last Rain
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 3/13/2015
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.
Director: Shin Matsuo
Writer: Chuji Mikasano
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!
Ken Kaneki, a bookworm college student, meets Rize, a girl his own age with whom he shares many interests.
Genres:AnimationDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:Tokyo MX
Top Episode Ratings Summary
"Ghoul" is the best rated episode of "Tokyo Ghoul". It scored 9.3/10 based on 2568 votes. Directed by Shuhei Morita and written by Chuji Mikasano, it aired on 9/19/2014. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Write: Failure".