The Best Episodes of Tokyo Ghoul Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.3/10(4170 votes)

   #1 - Ghoul

   S1:E129/19/2014

   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

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   Director:Shuhei Morita

   Writer:Chuji Mikasano
2. 

   8.6/10(2059 votes)

   #2 - Circular

   S1:E88/22/2014

   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

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   Director:Shin Matsuo

   Writer:Chuji Mikasano
3. 

   8.2/10(2455 votes)

   #3 - Tragedy

   S1:E17/4/2014

   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

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   Director:Shuhei Morita

   Writer:Chuji Mikasano
4. 

   8.2/10(1753 votes)

   #4 - High Spirits

   S1:E119/12/2014

   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

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   Director:Shin Matsuo

   Writer:Chuji Mikasano
5. 

   8.1/10(1846 votes)

   #5 - Scars

   S1:E58/1/2014

   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

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   Director:Yoshiaki Kyougoku

   Writer:Chuji Mikasano
6. 

   8.0/10(1761 votes)

   #6 - Cloudburst

   S1:E68/8/2014

   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

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   Director:Soichi Shimada

   Writer:Chuji Mikasano
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7. 

   7.8/10(1980 votes)

   #7 - Incubation

   S1:E27/11/2014

   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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   Director:Shin Matsuo

   Writer:Chuji Mikasano
8. 

   7.7/10(1673 votes)

   #8 - Captivity

   S1:E78/15/2014

   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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   Director:Tadahito Matsubayashi

   Writer:Chuji Mikasano
9. 

   7.7/10(1631 votes)

   #9 - Aogiri

   S1:E109/5/2014

   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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   Director:Tadahito Matsubayashi

   Writer:Chuji Mikasano
10. 

    7.4/10(1835 votes)

    #10 - Dove

    S1:E37/18/2014

    Yoshimura teaches Kaneki more about how to blend in with mankind, and takes in a mother and daughter needing protection. Two ghoul investigators, Mado and Amon, are assigned to the 20th Ward. In response, Toka takes Kaneki out to have a mask made for him.

    Director:Soichi Shimada

    Writer:Chuji Mikasano

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    Director:Soichi Shimada

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11. 

    7.4/10(1779 votes)

    #11 - Supper

    S1:E47/25/2014

    Kaneki starts receiving self-defense lessons from Yomo. He meets Itori, who runs her own bar, and is friends with Uta and Yomo. Kaneki is befriended by Tsukiyama, a ghoul who knew Rize, who also enjoys reading, and possesses other, more epicurean tastes.

    Director:Tadahito Matsubayashi

    Writer:Chuji Mikasano

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    Director:Tadahito Matsubayashi

    Writer:Chuji Mikasano
12. 

    7.4/10(1601 votes)

    #12 - Birdcage

    S1:E98/29/2014

    After several weeks go by, everyone tries to return to their normal lives. Hinami moves in with Touka, and despite her aversion to birds, they nurse an injured cockatiel they name Hetare back to health. Kaneki visits Itori to try to learn more about Rize.

    Director:Yoshiaki Kyougoku

    Writer:Chuji Mikasano

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    Director:Yoshiaki Kyougoku

    Writer:Chuji Mikasano