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dredadonx's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0
This volume was really good and set the stage on Ghoul Society, which operates as an underground community that deals with turf wars between other ghouls, while simultaneously trying to keep their human-eating ways of survival undercover from the public. Tokyo Ghoul has a very spooky, mysterious and DARK aura surrounding the characters, and really grounds the reader into how deep the issues in Ghoul society go. Given that this is only the first book, there is more to come as the story progresses.
humnak's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Filled with gore and gut wrenching scenes! The story grips you, the art grips you! Kaneki’s struggle to keep his humanity intact was so heart wrenching! Looking forward to binge the manga series!
ghostlyprince's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cannibalism, Gore, Grief, Murder, Violence, Vomit, Blood, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Child death, and Death
Moderate: Medical content, Suicidal thoughts, Misogyny, Medical trauma, and Sexism
Minor: Sexual content, Body shaming, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence
wenyd's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
happybookhunter's review
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
noemi1010's review against another edition
4.0
I first read new chapters of Tokyo Ghouls years ago bud didn't enjoy it. I picked it up again recently, and my feelings have completely changed. I really enjoyed it.
In a world where ghouls, hide among humans, Ken is the victim of one. Saved before the ghoul could finish him off, the ghoul organs are then transplanted into him to help him survive. Without knowing, Ken becomes the first half human and half ghoul being. He now has to adjust to this new life.
In a world where ghouls, hide among humans, Ken is the victim of one. Saved before the ghoul could finish him off, the ghoul organs are then transplanted into him to help him survive. Without knowing, Ken becomes the first half human and half ghoul being. He now has to adjust to this new life.
gabrielledurrett's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
samohtj's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I've been looking for a new manga to read, and might have found my next stop with this series. A lot of people I follow online have started this series lately, and it comes highly recommended, so we're giving it a try! It's got a lot of elements that pander to readers like me: a shy, bookish protagonist, a secret and sinister urban underworld, a wry sense of humor. I'm glad to find a series with an older protagonist (that is to say, out of high school at least) even if it's not exactly aimed at an adult audience, so I think this might be a good one. We'll see!