Tokyo Ghoul Watch Order
All 6 entries in the Tokyo Ghoul franchise, in the order to watch them — 2014–2018.
- Entries6
- Episodes50
- TV series 4
- Films 0
This list is in release order — the order these were broadcast. For most franchises that is also the best viewing order, but prequels are the common exception.
The order
| # | Title | Type | Year | Episodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Tokyo Ghoul | TV | 2014 | 12 |
| 2 |  | Tokyo Ghoul √A | TV | 2015 | 12 |
| 3 |  | Tokyo Ghoul: [JACK] | OVA | 2015 | 1 |
| 4 |  | Tokyo Ghoul: [PINTO] | OVA | 2015 | 1 |
| 5 |  | Tokyo Ghoul:re | TV | 2018 | 12 |
| 6 |  | Tokyo Ghoul:re 2 | TV | 2018 | 12 |
Where to start
Tokyo Ghoul (2014) is the earliest entry. The suspense horror/dark fantasy story is set in Tokyo, which is haunted by mysterious "ghouls" who are devouring humans. People are gripped by the fear of these ghouls whose identities are masked in mystery. An ordinary college student named Kaneki encounters Rize, a girl who is an avid reader like him, at the café he…
Frequently asked
How many Tokyo Ghoul entries are there?
6 in total: 4 TV series, 0 films, and 2 OVAs and specials.
Do I need to watch the films and OVAs?
Most films and OVAs in a long-running franchise are side stories that sit outside the main continuity. They can be watched at any point, or skipped entirely, without losing the thread of the main series.