The Best Episodes of Tokyo Ghoul Season 1

#1 Fan Favorite
9.4/10(4211 votes)
#1 - Ghoul
S1:E129/19/2014
As Yamori continues to brutally torture Kaneki, Rize once again appears to him, and the two of them explore Kaneki's childhood and relationship with his mother. Kaneki is forced to make a choice that has a profound impact on him.
Director:Shuhei Morita
Writer:Chuji Mikasano
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Director:Shuhei Morita
Writer:Chuji Mikasano
8.6/10(2082 votes)
#2 - Circular
S1:E88/22/2014
Touka sets out to lure the ghoul investigators, but before she can strike, she finds that Hinami has run away. When Touka and Kaneki go out looking for her, they find themselves face to face with Amon and Mado, who has a few surprises of his own for them.
Director:Shin Matsuo
Writer:Chuji Mikasano
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Director:Shin Matsuo
Writer:Chuji Mikasano
8.3/10(2484 votes)
#3 - Tragedy
S1:E17/4/2014
Amid news reports of "Ghoul" attacks nearby, Ken Kaneki points out Rize, a girl he is interested in, to his friend Hide at a local coffee shop. When Kaneki discovers the two share a favorite author, he asks her out. However, their date ends in tragedy!
Director:Shuhei Morita
Writer:Chuji Mikasano
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Director:Shuhei Morita
Writer:Chuji Mikasano
8.2/10(1777 votes)
#4 - High Spirits
S1:E119/12/2014
Kaneki is held captive by Yamori, who practices his torturous craft on him. The police and CCG move in to deal with Aogiri Tree, who have made an 11th Ward shopping mall their headquarters. In all the commotion, the Anteiku team tries to rescue Kaneki.
Director:Shin Matsuo
Writer:Chuji Mikasano
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Director:Shin Matsuo
Writer:Chuji Mikasano
8.1/10(1870 votes)
#5 - Scars
S1:E58/1/2014
When Touka falls ill, Kaneki pays her a visit that has unexpected consequences. Meanwhile, as Nishiki is still recovering from his run-in with Kaneki, he is nearly preyed upon by other ghouls. Tsukiyama remains consumed with the idea of having Kaneki.
Director:Yoshiaki Kyougoku
Writer:Chuji Mikasano
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Director:Yoshiaki Kyougoku
Writer:Chuji Mikasano
8.0/10(1784 votes)
#6 - Cloudburst
S1:E68/8/2014
The fight against Tsukiyama is resolved, but Touka wants to kill Kimi, now that it's clear she knows that Nishiki and Kaneki are ghouls. Meanwhile, Hinami is eager to see her father again after being apart for so long, and acts out when she is unable.
Director:Soichi Shimada
Writer:Chuji Mikasano
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Director:Soichi Shimada
Writer:Chuji Mikasano

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7.8/10(2003 votes)
#7 - Incubation
S1:E27/11/2014
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?
Director:Shin Matsuo
Writer:Chuji Mikasano
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Director:Shin Matsuo
Writer:Chuji Mikasano
7.7/10(1696 votes)
#8 - Captivity
S1:E78/15/2014
After Kaneki and Hinami witness Ryoko's fate, the personnel at Anteiku are grieved, and Touka decides to take matters with the investigators into her own hands. Kaneki is fed up with not being able to do anything, and makes up his mind to become involved.
Director:Tadahito Matsubayashi
Writer:Chuji Mikasano
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Director:Tadahito Matsubayashi
Writer:Chuji Mikasano
7.7/10(1651 votes)
#9 - Aogiri
S1:E109/5/2014
The 11th Ward offices of CCG are attacked by ghouls, wiping everyone out. Banjo and company stop in at Anteiku, looking for Rize to warn her to flee from Aogiri Tree, a new group of ghouls bent on taking over-- until Kaneki accidentally knocks him out!
Director:Tadahito Matsubayashi
Writer:Chuji Mikasano
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Director:Tadahito Matsubayashi
Writer:Chuji Mikasano
7.4/10(1859 votes)
#10 - Dove
S1:E37/18/2014
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.
Director:Soichi Shimada
Writer:Chuji Mikasano
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Director:Soichi Shimada
Writer:Chuji Mikasano
7.4/10(1802 votes)
#11 - Supper
S1:E47/25/2014
Kaneki starts receiving self-defense lessons from Yomo. He meets Itori, who runs her own bar, and is friends with Uta and Yomo. Kaneki is befriended by Tsukiyama, a ghoul who knew Rize, who also enjoys reading, and possesses other, more epicurean tastes.
Director:Tadahito Matsubayashi
Writer:Chuji Mikasano
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Director:Tadahito Matsubayashi
Writer:Chuji Mikasano
7.4/10(1622 votes)
#12 - Birdcage
S1:E98/29/2014
After several weeks go by, everyone tries to return to their normal lives. Hinami moves in with Touka, and despite her aversion to birds, they nurse an injured cockatiel they name Hetare back to health. Kaneki visits Itori to try to learn more about Rize.
Director:Yoshiaki Kyougoku
Writer:Chuji Mikasano
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Director:Yoshiaki Kyougoku
Writer:Chuji Mikasano