Tokyo Ghoul (2014)
A college student's life takes a bleak turn when a date leads to a gritty, suspenseful transformation.
Ken Kaneki, a bookworm college student, meets Rize, a girl his own age with whom he shares many interests.
How intense is Tokyo Ghoul?
Tokyo Ghoul is mildly scary, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What Tokyo Ghoul feels like
- Tone
- bleakgrittysuspenseful
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Tokyo Ghoul
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Tokyo Ghoul for you?
Is Tokyo Ghoul scary?
Only a little. Tokyo Ghoul has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Tokyo Ghoul gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Tokyo Ghoul sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Tokyo Ghoul OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Tokyo Ghoul?
Episodes run about 24m.
Where can I stream Tokyo Ghoul?
Tokyo Ghoul is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Tokyo Ghoul have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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