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Series

Tokyo Ghoul

14 books

Here are 14 books from the Tokyo Ghoul series by Sui Ishida. Start with Tokyo Ghoul, Vol. 1 (2014), then read the rest in the order below.

Books in order

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Tokyo Ghoul, Vol. 1

Sui Ishida

In a Tokyo haunted by flesh-eating ghouls, Ken Kaneki's ordinary life is shattered when a deadly encounter leaves him transformed into a half-ghoul. Struggling to reconcile his human past with his monstrous present, he finds a fragile refuge working at a café that caters to ghouls. However, his newfound peace is short-lived as he becomes entangled in the brutal conflict between ghouls and the CCG, an organization dedicated to their extermination. This dark fantasy explores themes of identity, prejudice, and the struggle for survival in a world where humanity and monstrosity collide.

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Tokyo Ghoul Vol. 1-2

Sui Ishida

In an alternate Tokyo, flesh-eating ghouls hide among ordinary people, forcing a covert war between these predators and the investigators determined to stop them. After a devastating encounter leaves college student Ken Kaneki transformed into a half-ghoul, he must learn to survive in a world where neither humans nor ghouls fully accept him. As Kaneki struggles with hunger, identity, and the boundaries of his humanity, he is drawn into the dangerous social and political conflict surrounding both sides. Blending visceral horror, dark fantasy, and psychological drama, these opening volumes establish Sui Ishida’s haunting vision of a city divided by fear, secrecy, and the desperate need to belong.

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Tokyo Ghoul, Vol. 2

Sui Ishida

Unable to discard his humanity yet unable to escape the hunger that now defines him, Ken Kaneki seeks guidance from the compassionate Ghouls who understand his impossible existence. As he learns to navigate the hidden world beneath Tokyo’s surface, new threats emerge from both the Ghoul community and the human authorities determined to expose and eliminate them. This volume introduces the Ghoul Investigators, intensifying the conflict between two societies and forcing Kaneki to question where he truly belongs. Sui Ishida blends visceral horror, psychological tension, and moral complexity in a haunting exploration of identity, survival, and the cost of remaining human.

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Tokyo Ghoul, Vol. 3

Sui Ishida

As Ken Kaneki struggles to adapt to his new life as a half-ghoul, the fragile balance between his human instincts and predatory nature grows increasingly difficult to maintain. When a determined investigator targets those closest to him, Kaneki and Touka are drawn into a dangerous confrontation that tests their loyalties and resolve. Set against a grim, atmospheric Tokyo where humans and ghouls vie for survival, this volume explores identity, grief, compassion, and the moral ambiguity of violence. Sui Ishida’s striking artwork and psychological storytelling deepen the series’ tense, emotionally charged world.

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Tokyo Ghoul, Vol. 4

Sui Ishida

Ken Kaneki’s fragile existence between the human and ghoul worlds is threatened when he draws the attention of Shuu Tsukiyama, the 20th Ward’s notorious “Gourmet.” As Tsukiyama’s refined yet sadistic appetites place Kaneki in grave danger, Kaneki is forced to confront the instincts he struggles to control and the uneasy alliances that may be his only protection. Meanwhile, new clues surrounding Rize’s past—and the mysterious accident that transformed his life—deepen the mystery at the heart of his identity. Blending psychological horror, dark action, and questions of humanity and belonging, this volume intensifies the series’ haunting exploration of what it means to live between two worlds.

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Tokyo Ghoul, Vol. 5

Sui Ishida

Still shaken after his terrifying encounter with Shuu Tsukiyama, Ken Kaneki finds himself drawn into another dangerous conflict between humans and ghouls. With Nishio and Touka, he must set aside his fears and mistrust to rescue their human friend Kimi, even as a sharp rise in ghoul investigator deaths intensifies the threat across Tokyo’s wards. As alliances are tested and violence escalates, Kaneki struggles to preserve his humanity while confronting the fragile boundaries between predator and prey. This gripping volume deepens the series’ exploration of identity, loyalty, survival, and the uneasy coexistence of two worlds.

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Tokyo Ghoul, Vol. 6

Sui Ishida

The battle in the 11th Ward intensifies as the CCG investigates a deadly wave of investigator deaths and the ghoul organization Aogiri Tree grows increasingly dangerous. As Haise faces Kanae in a fierce rooftop confrontation, the sudden appearance of Eto brings new revelations and forces him to confront the unresolved shadows of his past. Blending visceral action with psychological tension, this volume explores identity, memory, loyalty, and the fragile boundary between humans and ghouls.

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Tokyo Ghoul, Vol. 7

Sui Ishida

As the CCG launches a full-scale assault on Aogiri Tree, the members of Anteiku risk everything by infiltrating the organization to rescue the captured Kaneki. Subjected to brutal torture by the sadistic Yamori, Kaneki is forced to confront the limits of his endurance and the terrifying instincts he has tried to suppress. This intense volume explores survival, identity, trauma, and the dangerous transformation that comes with embracing one’s darker nature, raising the stakes for both humans and ghouls.

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Tokyo Ghoul, Vol. 8

Sui Ishida

Kaneki’s transformation reaches a critical turning point as he confronts the formidable investigator Arima in a battle where mentor and master are seemingly evenly matched. Driven by his determination to protect Touka, Kaneki unleashes a terrifying new strength—one that changes him irrevocably and forces him to reconsider who he is and where he belongs. As he sets out on his own, he must navigate the widening divide between humans and ghouls while confronting the costs of power, loyalty, and preserving his humanity. Sui Ishida’s dark, psychologically charged storytelling continues to blend visceral action with questions of identity, belonging, and moral choice.

Graphic NovelSupernatural HorrorDark Fantasy
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Tokyo Ghoul, Vol. 9

Sui Ishida

Six months after the CCG’s assault on Aogiri Tree, the investigation into the Gourmet and the Binge Eater intensifies, bringing new partners, old wounds, and fresh dangers to the forefront. As investigators pursue their targets, Ken Kaneki and his companions face mounting pressure within the fragile world shared by humans and ghouls. Amid shifting alliances and escalating conflict, Kaneki continues to struggle with his divided identity and the cost of preserving his humanity. Sui Ishida’s dark, suspenseful storytelling explores belonging, prejudice, loyalty, and the blurred boundary between monster and human.

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Tokyo Ghoul, Vol. 10

Sui Ishida

Kaneki and his allies descend underground alongside members of the Aogiri Tree, uncovering ominous secrets that challenge everything they understand about the ghoul world. As the Commission of Counter Ghoul intensifies its investigation, dangerous encounters force rival factions into an increasingly volatile struggle. Amid hidden histories, shifting loyalties, and the ever-present conflict between humans and ghouls, Kaneki must confront the cost of survival and the fragile boundaries of his own humanity. Sui Ishida’s dark, psychologically charged storytelling continues to explore identity, morality, and the consequences of violence.

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Tokyo Ghoul, Vol. 11

Sui Ishida

As the conflict between humans and ghouls reaches a critical stage, shifting alliances and newly drawn battle lines place every faction under increasing pressure. Ken Kaneki continues to struggle with his divided identity and the terrifying consequences of his transformation, while the CCG and the enigmatic GOAT movement move toward an inevitable confrontation. Blending visceral action, psychological intensity, and questions about identity, belonging, and the cost of survival, this volume deepens the series’ dark, emotionally charged world.

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Tokyo Ghoul, Vol. 13

Sui Ishida

As an assault on the GOAT safe haven begins, allies and enemies are drawn into a dangerous game of mystery, shifting loyalties, and buried identities. Amid the chaos, Juuzou Suzuya’s haunting past resurfaces, offering new insight into the trauma that shaped him, while the conflict forces Sasaki to confront the truth of who he is. Blending visceral horror, psychological tension, and moments of hard-won humanity, this volume deepens the series’ exploration of identity, memory, and the fragile boundary between humans and ghouls.

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Cover of Tokyo Ghoul, Vol. 14

Tokyo Ghoul, Vol. 14

Sui Ishida

In the climactic volume of the Tokyo Ghoul series, Kaneki confronts the devastating consequences of his divided identity as human and ghoul. As conflict escalates and long-buried truths surface, allies and enemies are drawn into a desperate struggle that tests the limits of loyalty, sacrifice, and survival. Sui Ishida’s emotionally charged storytelling and striking, expressive artwork bring Kaneki’s inner turmoil and the series’ haunting moral questions vividly to life.

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