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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!

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Tokyo Ghoul Season 1 Episode 12 - Ghoul
    9.3/10(4189 votes)

    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.

    Director:Shuhei Morita
    Writer:Chuji Mikasano

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  2. Tokyo Ghoul Season 1 Episode 8 - Circular
    8.6/10(2066 votes)

    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.

    Director:Shin Matsuo
    Writer:Chuji Mikasano

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  3. Tokyo Ghoul Season 4 Episode 7 - Proof: Bonds
    8.4/10(7 votes)

    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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  4. Tokyo Ghoul Season 3 Episode 12 - Beautiful Dream: Daybreak
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    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.

    Director:Toshinori Watanabe
    Writer:Chuji Mikasano

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  5. Tokyo Ghoul Season 4 Episode 1 - Place: And So, Once Again
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    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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  6. Tokyo Ghoul Season 4 Episode 9 - Morse: Remembrances
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    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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  7. Tokyo Ghoul Season 1 Episode 1 - Tragedy
    8.2/10(2467 votes)

    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!

    Director:Shuhei Morita
    Writer:Chuji Mikasano

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  8. Tokyo Ghoul Season 1 Episode 11 - High Spirits
    8.2/10(1763 votes)

    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.

    Director:Shin Matsuo
    Writer:Chuji Mikasano

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  9. Tokyo Ghoul Season 1 Episode 5 - Scars
    8.1/10(1855 votes)

    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.

    Director:Yoshiaki Kyougoku
    Writer:Chuji Mikasano

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  10. Tokyo Ghoul Season 3 Episode 11 - WritE: The Absent One
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    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.

    Director:Toshinori Watanabe
    Writer:Chuji Mikasano

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  11. Tokyo Ghoul Season 4 Episode 12 - The Final Episode
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    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.

    Director:Toshinori Watanabe
    Writer:Chuji Mikasano

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  12. Tokyo Ghoul Season 1 Episode 6 - Cloudburst
    8.0/10(1770 votes)

    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.

    Director:Soichi Shimada
    Writer:Chuji Mikasano

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  13. Tokyo Ghoul Season 4 Episode 2 - VOLT: White Darkness
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    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.

    Director:Toshinori Watanabe
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Tokyo Ghoul Season 4 Episode 8 - Incarnation: Awakened Child
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    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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  15. Tokyo Ghoul Season 2 Episode 11 - Deluge of Flowers
    7.9/10(14 votes)

    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.

    Director:Soichi Shimada
    Writer:Chuji Mikasano

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  16. Tokyo Ghoul Season 3 Episode 6 - Turn: In the End
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    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.

    Director:Masayuki Matsumoto
    Writer:Chuji Mikasano

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  17. Tokyo Ghoul Season 4 Episode 3 - Union: Cross Game
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    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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  18. Tokyo Ghoul Season 1 Episode 2 - Incubation
    7.8/10(1989 votes)

    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?

    Director:Shin Matsuo
    Writer:Chuji Mikasano

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  19. Tokyo Ghoul Season 2 Episode 10 - Last Rain
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    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.

    Director:Shin Matsuo
    Writer:Chuji Mikasano

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  20. Tokyo Ghoul Season 1 Episode 7 - Captivity
    7.7/10(1683 votes)

    S1:E7

    After Kaneki and Hinami witness Ryoko's fate, the personnel at Anteiku are grieved, and Touka decides to take matters with the investigators into her own hands. Kaneki is fed up with not being able to do anything, and makes up his mind to become involved.

    Director:Tadahito Matsubayashi
    Writer:Chuji Mikasano

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  21. Tokyo Ghoul Season 1 Episode 10 - Aogiri
    7.7/10(1638 votes)

    S1:E10

    The 11th Ward offices of CCG are attacked by ghouls, wiping everyone out. Banjo and company stop in at Anteiku, looking for Rize to warn her to flee from Aogiri Tree, a new group of ghouls bent on taking over-- until Kaneki accidentally knocks him out!

    Director:Tadahito Matsubayashi
    Writer:Chuji Mikasano

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  22. Tokyo Ghoul Season 4 Episode 4 - Vive: Those Left Behind
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    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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  23. Tokyo Ghoul Season 4 Episode 5 - MovE: Confluence, Confusion
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    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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  24. Tokyo Ghoul Season 4 Episode 6 - FACE: Effulgence
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    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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  25. Tokyo Ghoul Season 4 Episode 10 - Call: The Far Side of Tragedy
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    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.

    Directors:Seo Hye-jin, Toshinori Watanabe
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Ghoul" is the best rated episode of "Tokyo Ghoul". It scored 9.3/10 based on 4189 votes. Directed by Shuhei Morita and written by Chuji Mikasano, it aired on 9/19/2014. This episode scored 0.7 points higher than the second highest rated, "Circular".