Series synopsis
Tokyo Ghoul is an American animation drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Tokyo MX on May 13, 2026.
Ken Kaneki, a bookworm college student, meets Rize, a girl his own age with whom he shares many interests.
Premise
Ken Kaneki, a bookworm college student, meets Rize, a girl his own age with whom he shares many interests.
Premise: He is what he eats and that's the problem.
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 39 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | September 30, 2015 | December 25, 2015 |
| Season 1 | 1 | May 13, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
| Season 2 | 12 | January 9, 2015 | March 27, 2015 |
| Season 3 | 12 | April 3, 2018 | June 19, 2018 |
| Season 4 | 12 | October 9, 2018 | December 25, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tokyo Ghoul: Jack The story will focus on the high school days of Kishou Arima, the CCG's shinigami. |
September 30, 2015 |
| 2 |
Tokyo Ghoul: Pinto The OVA will adapt the third story in the Tokyo Ghoul: Hibi novel when Shuu Tsukiyama and Chie Hori met. |
December 25, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Episode one of the Tokyo Ghoul Manga Anime Series |
May 13, 2026 |
| 2 |
Incubation 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? |
July 11, 2014 |
| 3 |
Dove 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. |
July 18, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
New Surge Having defeated Jason and accepted his ghoul half, Kaneki joins Aogiri Tree to protect those close to him in Anteiku. |
January 9, 2015 |
| 2 |
Dancing Flowers Now with Kaneki at their ranks, the Aogiri Tree takes the offensive against the CCG, and Amon is introduced to Mado's daughter Akira, who is assigned to become his new partner. |
January 16, 2015 |
| 3 |
Hangman Kaneki and Ayato rescue Naki, one of Jason's old cohorts from CCG custody, and prepare to storm the maximum security prison for Ghouls known as "Cochlea". Meanwhile, Tōka pays a visit to the university were Kaneki used to attend, where she has an encounter with Hideyoshi. |
January 23, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
START: Those Who Hunt The members of Quinx Squad, an experimental division of Akira Mado's CCG squad, and composed of investigators who have been surgically made part ghoul, work to track down the A-rated ghoul Torso. |
April 3, 2018 |
| 2 |
member: Fragments Haise loses control while fighting Orochi, and has to be subdued. Later at the Chateau, Haise berates Urie for not getting the squad to safety, and removes him from his squad captaincy. Urie seeks to increase his power. |
April 10, 2018 |
| 3 |
fresh: Eve Urie speaks to Chief Washu about having his Frame level increased. With a mission coming up, the Quinxes try to get Saiko to come to work. Donato asks Haise about his missing memories. The squad goes undercover. |
April 17, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Place: And So, Once Again 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. |
October 9, 2018 |
| 2 |
VOLT: White Darkness 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. |
October 16, 2018 |
| 3 |
Union: Close Game 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. |
October 23, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Tokyo MX |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 13, 2026 |
| Last aired | May 13, 2026 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Thursday at 23:55:00 |