Manga has recently become very popular in the reading community. Especially after the production of stellar animes like Attack on Titan and the works of manga authors like Junji Ito, manga is everywhere. Tokyo Ghoul is a frequently mentioned name in must-read manga lists. So, here’s a spoiler-free review book review of Tokyo Ghoul.
About the Book
Title– Tokyo Ghoul
Author– Sui Ishida
Publisher- VIZ Media LLC
Type- Series
Genre- Horror, Fantasy
Goodreads Rating- 4.4/5
Kaneki Ken is a shy and adorable kid who goes to the cafe regularly to steal glances at his crush from afar. Unfortunately, his first date with his crush goes absolutely wrong, and he wakes up in the hospital bed feeling groggy and starved. When he gets an appetite for human flesh, he realizes that things have gone wrong. From then, he enters a Tokyo haunted by Ghouls that disguise themselves and feed on humans. And what is worse is now Kaneki is also one of them.
Tokyo Ghoul Book Review
Okay, so let me tell you about Tokyo Ghoul – it’s one of those manga series that will totally pull you in and not let go! Picture this: you’re in Tokyo, but not the kind you see in travel brochures. This version is teeming with danger – not from ordinary bad guys, but from Ghouls. Creepy, dangerous creatures that feed on humans. Enter Kaneki Ken, an innocent guy who suddenly finds himself thrust into this terrifying world after a freak accident. Now he’s got these crazy new powers, and he’s forced to navigate a city full of hidden politics and secret Ghoul society. No big deal, right?
First off, the covers of the books are stunning! The first one has Kaneki himself, chilling in this super casual pose. The artwork? Gorgeous. It’s watercolor and has this almost peaceful vibe, even though we know the story is anything but. And with each new volume, they switch it up – introducing different characters, each drawn in these vibrant, pop-off-the-page colors that give you a sneak peek into their personalities. It’s like the cover art is saying, “Yeah, you’re in for a ride.”
Now, let me tell you, I picked up Tokyo Ghoul at the very start of my manga obsession. I had dabbled in a few titles before, but nothing really grabbed me. Then this happened. Fast-paced? Oh yeah. Complex world-building? You bet. Every volume layers in new twists, and before you know it, you’re deep into this universe that just keeps expanding. Honestly, it’s binge-worthy to the core. I couldn’t stop myself – every time I finished a volume, I was scrambling for the next one. The action is relentless, and every book ends on such a high, it’s impossible not to dive right into the next.
But it’s not just the action that had me hooked. The characters! Oh man, the characters are what really make this series shine. Everyone, from Kaneki to the side characters, has depth. No one feels like an afterthought – they all have their own stories, their own baggage. And the villains? Absolutely chilling. The kind that makes your skin crawl in the best possible way.
Conclusion
Rating: 5/5
Recommendation: If you’re even thinking about getting into manga or already love it, Tokyo Ghoul is a must. Strong characters, an intricate plot, and non-stop action. You won’t regret it.
About the Author:
Sui Ishida (石田スイ, Ishida Sui), born December 28, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, is a Japanese manga artist
In 2010 he won the Young Jump 113th Grand Prix award with Tokyo Ghoul (東京喰種, Tōkyō Kushu). Then, in March 2011, the same one-shot was published in the 2nd Issue of Miracle Jum. And in December 2011, he made another one-shot about Rize that was published in December 2011 in Miracle Jump’s 6th Issue, which was later collected in the 6th volume of Tokyo Ghoul.
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