Tokyo Ghoul
Tokyo Ghoul is a dark fantasy manga series by Sui Ishida about Ken Kaneki, a college student who becomes a half-ghoul after a deadly encounter. Set in an alternate Tokyo where flesh-eating ghouls live among humans, the series explores themes of identity, humanity, and survival.
Category
Anime/Manga
Release Year
2011
Origin
Japan
Tags
dark fantasyhorrorsupernaturalpsychologicalactiontragedyseinenghouls
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Tokyo Ghoul
Aliases
Not specified
Type
anime
Release Year
2011
Status
Completed (Original series and :re sequel completed)
Origin
Japan
Region
Not specified
Creation Information
Creator
Not specified
Publisher
Not specified
Original Work
anime
Genre
dark fantasy, horror, supernatural, psychological, action, tragedy, seinen, ghouls
Content Information
Synopsis
Tokyo Ghoul is a dark fantasy manga series by Sui Ishida about Ken Kaneki, a college student who becomes a half-ghoul after a deadly encounter. Set in an alternate Tokyo where flesh-eating ghouls live among humans, the series explores themes of identity, humanity, and survival.
Main Characters
Not specified
Setting
Not specified
Themes
dark fantasy, horror, supernatural, psychological, action, tragedy, seinen, ghouls
Target Audience
Not specified
Media Forms
Original Medium
Manga
Adaptations
Anime series, Live-action films, Light novels, Video games, Stage plays
Merchandise
Figures, Masks, Clothing, Art books, Soundtracks, Collectibles
Cross Media
Mobile games, Cafe collaborations, Exhibitions, Fan events, Cosplay culture
Commercial Information
Manga Sales
Over 47 million copies sold worldwide
Anime Viewership
Millions of viewers globally, popular on streaming platforms
Critical Reception
Praised manga, mixed reception for anime adaptations
Audience Reception
Massive fanbase, particularly strong in horror/dark fantasy communities
Awards
Young Magazine Award nomination, Various anime awards
Merchandise Revenue
Hundreds of millions from figures, merchandise, and licensing
Fan Culture
Fanbase Size
Millions of fans worldwide
Demographics
Teens to adults, horror/dark fantasy enthusiasts, anime/manga fans
Community Platforms
Reddit, Twitter, Discord, MyAnimeList, Fan forums, Cosplay communities
Fan Creations
Fan art, Cosplay, Fan fiction, AMVs, Theories, Analysis videos
Conventions
Anime conventions, Horror conventions, Cosplay events, Fan meetups
Fandom Characteristics
Mask collecting, Ghoul eye contacts, Character analysis, Philosophical discussions, Dark aesthetic appreciation
Historical Development
Creation Background
Sui Ishida's exploration of identity and transformation through horror elements
Major Milestones
2011: Tokyo Ghoul manga begins serialization, 2014: First anime season airs, 2014: Original manga concludes, 2014: Tokyo Ghoul:re sequel begins, 2017: Live-action film released, 2018: Tokyo Ghoul:re anime adaptation, 2018: :re manga concludes
Cultural Impact
Influenced dark fantasy anime/manga, popularized ghoul mythology in modern media
Legacy
One of the most influential dark fantasy series of the 2010s
Related Links
www.tokyoghoul.com
www.enjoyip.com