Tokyo Ghoul English Sub & Dub

About Tokyo Ghoul

If you are hunting for a new action series, Tokyo Ghoul (東京喰種 トーキョーグール) deserves a look (2014). The setup goes like this. At its core: The suspense horror/dark fantasy story is set in Tokyo, which is haunted by unexplained "ghouls" who are devouring humans. People are gripped by the fear of these ghouls whose identities are masked in mystery.

Further in, an everyday college learner named Kaneki encounters Rize, a girl who is an avid reader like him, at the café he frequents. Little does he realize that his fate will change overnight.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Natsuki Hanae as Ken Kaneki and Sora Amamiya as Touka Kirishima. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 12 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Studio Pierrot, so the studio's house style defines how Tokyo Ghoul looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.6/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. On the casting side, Natsuki Hanae voicing Ken Kaneki gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2014, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.