A review by feedingbrett
Tokyo Ghoul: re, Vol. 2 by Sui Ishida

dark lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

With the characters already formally introduced, this second volume attempts to jumpstart the plot by elevating the danger and congregating its characters. Indeed, there is much more motion to the story this time, but to the detriment of my connection to its focused characters, it is still underdeveloped and distant. This is perhaps also since it carries with it a far more light-hearted tone - tethering on the realm of comedy - in its interactions. it is by no means dull or lifeless, as it never means to slow down to highlight its deficiencies at this point of the story, especially if one is in the moment reading through it. That being said, this criticism stems from my current position as a first-time reader of the :re series, with much of the story’s secrets remaining obscure and ahead.