Back in 2014 Sui Ishida’s Tokyo Ghoul got an anime adaptation. With its haunting opening “Unravel” by Tk from Ling tosite sigure and a first episode that features one of the most grisly first dates in anime history, Ken Kaneki’s story captivated fans. Broken into multiple anime series, some with plot beats that differ from the manga, Tokyo Ghoul can feel a bit tricky to follow by the time you get to Tokyo Ghoul:re . Don’t worry! We’ve got just the thing for you. This anime recap will explain what Tokyo Ghoul is about, the differences between the manga and anime, laying out the overarching story which is incredible, beautiful, and worthy of a thorough explanation. Warning: There will be major spoilers in this feature. This article is broken down by season/part, and we’ll try to contain each season’s spoilers to their respective section.