Title:Tokyo Ghoul √A
Also Called:Tokyo Ghoul Root A | Tokyo Ghoul VA | Tokyo Ghoul 2nd Season | Tokyo Ghoul Second Season | 東京喰種√A
Type:TV
Released on year:2018
Released in:Fall
Num Episodes:12
In a world where darkness and humanity collide, Ken Kaneki embarks on a journey of self-discovery that delves into his deepest fears and embraces his monstrous cravings. Freed from the clutches of captivity and relentless torture, Kaneki finds himself traversing a treacherous path as he becomes an unlikely ally of Aogiri Tree—an enigmatic and militant organization of ghouls. However, this decision raises eyebrows among his trusted companions, leaving them uncertain of his true motives and loyalty. Amidst escalating tensions between the government and the ghouls, Tokyo stands on the precipice of chaos. The Commission of Counter Ghoul, an elite anti-ghoul task force, intensifies its relentless campaign to cleanse the city of these supernatural beings. This perilous situation threatens not only the fragile peace Kaneki's friends and former comrades enjoy at the Anteiku coffee shop but also the very essence of his humanity—a fragile flicker that teeters on the edge. As the battles against formidable foes escalate, Kaneki is pushed to the limits, facing life-or-death encounters that force him to question his own existence. In this high-stakes struggle for survival, the fate of his cherished humanity hangs by a thread, heightening the suspense in this gripping narrative where darkness and light wage an epic battle for dominion.
The conclusion of both the Tokyo Ghoul manga and the Tokyo Ghoul √A anime has captivated fans, but the divergent paths taken by the anime to reach that ending have sparked intense discussion. Not only did Tokyo Ghoul √A alter the epic final battle and the central plot of the manga, which occupied multiple chapters, it also presented a diluted and significantly altered version of the manga's climactic arc. Intriguingly, the journey begins with an exclusive screening of Episode 1 at the prestigious TOHO Cinemas, Nihonbashi on January 4, 2015, setting the stage for the regular broadcast that thrilled viewers starting from January 9, 2015.