Vol. 1, Tokyo Ghoul

Fast shipping. I was really excited to get this as it was released. The size of the manga is bigger than most that I have seen (and currently own), and I was very happy about that. The art is lovely, the plot is brilliant, and I would recommend this to anyone who was looking for a complicated, in-depth psychological/tragedy story.

The writing and art style is great to put bluntly. I seen the anime and now that I fully read volume one I want volume to be released already since yesterday. For some who don''t read manga and are getting into it can find that reading this is quite easy to read and further more easy to follow with. Each scene is very well drawn and the writing follows each seen after the first perfectly and doesn't skip a beat. Now if I we're to solely judge this base on the anime it's more semi-humorous with some scenes having some dark humor in it. Now I love Tokyo Ghoul and I can't wait for the 18 of August to come along right now.

In my opinion,the story excites you with a extrodinary plot of Kaneki's(main protagonist) reaction of how his life changed in just one single date with his so call crush,Rize Kamishiro.If you enjoyed Parasyte,a manga also written by Sui Ishida,this is the right manga to go.These both mangas are very similar because it shows a young adult facing drastic changes throughout the story in appearance,personality,and mental state.The art to the manga is very detailed and shows emotion through body movements and face expressions very nicely.This is a very good series and it'll only get more interesting as you keep reading.

Literally received this 36 hours after buying! So happy to see this manga in English, can't wait for the other volumes. This is a dark psychological character study strongly influenced by different literary and cultural symbolism ( Kafka's Metamorphosis, Tarot, mythologies) and is a real treat for anyone who likes to find hidden clues or interpretations in their novels. Even though I've read the series already this version is well done and worth buying.

What can I say, this is Tokyo Ghoul... You already know it's gonna be great.

Kaneki Ken, is a normal college student who happens to go on a date with a certain girl she was saying things like "I want you" (The thirst was real btw, like 'I'm going to devour you' real) stuff happens Kaneki gets bitten the girl gets rekt by a construction pole, and Kaneki has surgery.Only to find out he's an artificial ghoul and has to deal with some really heavy s*** man, I mean like "What's One-thousand minus seven?". all in all 10/10

Oh won't you tell me
Won't you tell me
This thing I've come to be?

The monster that you see
Is it a part of me?
I'm breaking down and shaking 'round in
This world so helplessly
But you just laugh and grin
Completely blind within

There's no point now, broken anyway
I try to stop my breath
Even knowing the truth won't unravel
Me until my death

Freeze

So breakable, unbreakable
I'm shaking but, unshakable
The real you I've found at last

I'm standing alone in this world that keeps on changing
But hiding away, my true self is fading!
I hope you give up
There's nothing left to see...
No, don't look at me
I'm standing in this world that someone imagined
I never want to hurt you, so until the end
I'm begging you, please, just to remember me...
As clear as I used to be

The loneliness that wraps around keeps deepening until I drown
Fond memories we used to share pierce me 'til I no longer care
I cannot run, I cannot hide, I cannot think, I cannot find
I cannot move, I cannot leave you!
Unravelling the world!

A change so illogical
It shouldn't have been possible
But as our lives are intertwined
The two of us are left behind

So breakable, unbreakable
I'm shaking but, unshakable
The real you will not corrupt me!

I'm standing alone in this world that keeps on changing
But hiding away, my true self is fading!
I hope you give up
There's nothing left to see...
No, don't look at me
I'm trapped within this world that someone planned out for us
Before our fate and future starts crumbling back to dust
I'm begging you, please, just to remember me...
As clear as I used to be...

No, don't forget me! (x4)

Shocked by how I was changed, I remain paralyzed
Until I have the chance to find my own paradise
I'm begging you, please, just to remember me

Oh won't you please...
Won't you tell me...
The monster that you see
Is it a part of me?

Very short, however its expected because it's a manga. Great anime, would suggest just watching it however, as always Manga is longer and gets more in depth with the storyline and comes out sooner. Would recommend to any Anime/Manga fan who likes action, horror, etc!

This was a request for my granddaughter--after an exceptional year in gymnastics, school, and all around--though I don't know much about Anime--I purchased it--I would rather she have read 'Brighty of Grand Canyon' --a book that made me cry when I was her age--Eleven. But times change and she does so well doodling Anime characters on long trips that I relented. She read (instead of making me crazy with the YouTube videos) before lights out (and I suspect after)--instead of constantly texting her 'people' in the car--she read! When school began last Wednesday, she took it to school then--and Friday when we picked up--first words out of her mouth were 'I finished the book!' Course second word were--'I don't like my Chinese Teacher'. But patience is one of her life lessons this year--so--tough! If your child is liking Anime and wants the book--get it--anything that puts a book instead of a smart phone in a child's hands should be encouraged.

If you're looking for a layered, gripping story that tears your heart out in the best way, then Tokyo Ghoul is the perfect manga for you. It's the story of Ken Kaneki, a quiet, unassuming college student who loves to read and really only has one friend in the world, Hide (Hideyoshi), since both of his parents are dead and he's not that outgoing of a personality. They live in a world where ghouls - beings who appear human most of the time except when under attack/when they fight (then appendages called kagune appear from various locations in their back and their eyes change color, among other things), and of course they can only eat human flesh to survive - exist alongside humans. This existence is a precarious one since ghouls are hunted down by an organization called the CCG.
The over-reaching arc of the story is Kaneki being turned into a half-human, half-ghoul, a very rare creature in this world, and the repercussions of that change. While this plot isn't that unique in and of itself (being an outsider and all that it entails), Sui Ishida does such AMAZING things with it, and the horrors of being a ghoul. Things are never black and white in the Tokyo Ghoul world. You should hate the ghouls for the fact that they feed on living beings, but he brings such humanity to these characters, not only Kaneki but Touka, Hinami and Nishiki, to name just a few. There are 'factions' within the ghoul world, those who want to live in peace and those fighting against the humans/the CCG organization. Again, the lines aren't so clear between who is wrong and who is right.
If you think the ghouls deserve to live in peace and the CCG side is wrong for killing them, you are presented with characters that are not so one dimensional, that have their reasons to be effective hunters. Ishida seems unable to present to the reader a character that is not fully formed in one way or another - even if they seem that way at first, give it time. So many characters evolve as the story goes, reveal new facets as chapters come out and, unfortunately, the tragedies and horrors pile up.
Then there is the plot itself. If you are someone who loves easter eggs in your movies, then this series is for you. There are so many clues and hints scattered about, you can tell that Ishida has done his research and hinting all along where things are going. Tarot card and book references abound, and that's just some of the symbolism.
Yes, the series is dark. Yes, it's a horror series. There are moments of levity here or there, but in the end this is one of the darker series out there, both in content and in the fact that people die (often in very messy, graphic ways), people change and not always for the better, and there are a lot of mature themes in this book. There are also a lot of great characters here as well, both male and female (some of the best female characters I've seen on a series, in fact). This is also one of those series that just seems to get better as it goes along, and even as I dread each chapter that comes out, I have to keep reading.
There's also an anime of the series (two seasons, the first is mostly faithful to the first half of the manga, the second doesn't follow the manga at all but was drafted by Ishida), and a follow up manga to Tokyo Ghoul called Tokyo Ghoul:Re that is ongoing.

Must read this manga then watch the anime

This is my first time reading Tokyo Ghoul and it got me so excited to watch the anime series of it which I am planning to do and even before I had read the manga one of my friends told me that it is an amazing anime and manga so I truly believe her words now that I know what I have read. I highly recommend this manga for young teens about 13 and up since it has some mature contents, but is a very, very good manga!

The praise first: the art of "Tokyo Ghoul" is often very pleasing. The problem: the story doesn't always work. At times, it seems safe or derivative and only at the end of the volume we get some idea of the longer term direction. I will give the second volume a chance to completely sell me on the series.

In the sequel series to Tokyo Ghoul, Haise Sasaki has been tasked with teaching his special squad of half-ghouls how to be outstanding Investigators, but this is complicated by the troublesome personalities of his subordinates and his own uncertain grasp of his Ghoul powers. Will he and the members of his squad become heroes or monsters, taken out by the other squads in the Commission of Counter Ghoul...?!

I think I thought this was the acclaimed Tokyo Ghoul series just come to America but I realize after reading the first volume that it can't possible be anything other than a sequel. I'm actually happy that I never got to read the original series first because it allowed me to give Tokyo Ghoul:re a chance without any bias.

As with all manga I was drawn to the ART first... It is magnificent in this realistic style where the characters stand out but the backgrounds are chock full of the city in which the story is set! You can tell we are in the hands of experience as the framing is superb! Really can't say enough about the art...

BECAUSE I haven't read Tokyo Ghoul I was a little lost at moments... especially at the end in the big battle... Ultimately this had a really great balance between putting facts together in a mystery format and battles that take your breathe away!! I really enjoyed this balance and found it quite compelling... except for when I didn't quite understand what was going on.

I QUITE LOVED Sasaki the MC! He really pulled me in with his desire to teach this group to work together and his personality is composed of nice, clever, kind and hard-working elements that came together really well. I ESPECIALLY loved his alter-ego that was working to control him...

I enjoyed the twist with Toru and Mado seems like a tough boss... Urie was okay but I get tired of characters who can't see the forest for the trees... but Shirazu is a little dim (which can be funny and tiresome...) So I'm LOVING the women but the men not as much... I do anticipate where they go in the next volume! I don't HATE them... but I felt more strongly toward Sasaki...

Because I was a little befuddled at times the tension wasn't always high... you kind of have to be in the know to get that things are super serious. BUT the deadline to get a physical description on Torso... that was serious honor stuff there... I did enjoy the plot a ton... coming up against ghouls that it doesn't seem anyone can tackle...! Good stuff and I WAS NOT disappointed by the end of the volume!! I enjoy when the MC struggles, especially when it is an internal battle!

As a reader this volume was quite good... I'm totally rooting for our team and I'm excited to see where their ghoul abilities take them... I think it will only get better the more we get into it!!

Otaku John, the anime / manga / light novel fan reviewing the Manga series Tokyo Ghoul by Sui Ishida. I've read a lot of manga in my time, but I must say this is one of the best, both storyline wise and artistic animation wise. The anime is great: (5-star) check out my review of that too. But the manga is even better! More in depth, and gives you an insight to the characters that makes you feel like you're living alongside them. If this series was to be made into a light novel by Sui Ishida, then WOW! It would be out of this world! Tokyo Ghoul is extremely popular, (mostly because of toonami showing the series over the past year), but also because its so great and original. I remember back in 2014 when I first heard about this series and even then I thought the storyline was great. After having read the mangas and watched both seasons of the anime, I'm definitely a big fan. (no spoilers of the story here, just a recommendation for anyone who loves manga, anime, and dark fantasy to buy these and read them... You won't be disappointed!)

Tokyo Ghoul is a nuanced horror series exploring human nature through the devolving mental state of anti hero school kid Ken Kaneki. The violence is graphic and the writing equally uncompromising as we watch Kaneki grapple with whether it is worth being alive if it means he must be a ghoul and eat human flesh. There is a lot of intelligence and pathos here but definitely in a dog-eat-dog fatalistic nihilism that can either intrigue or repel readers.

Story: Shy Ken always operated on the periphery of society, preferring to stick to reading and his schoolwork. But when a sweet girl asks him on a date, he cannot believe his luck that she would be interested in him. Unfortunately, she lures him to a dark alley and then is killed while attacking him. Kaneki wakes up after the attack to be told her organs were used to save his life - the organs of the ghoul who tricked him and then nearly killed him! Now Kaneki is half ghoul and coming to understand what that means and how he is going to survive in the harsh world will become his new life.

From the ghoul attack to the fractious ghoul society, being hunted by normal humans, and not being able to eat regular food any more, the story is all about Kaneki's change and straddling two worlds. For he is only half ghoul - and the human side of him rebels at the thought of eating humans while the ghoul side of him hungers desperately. It makes for a very dark and morbid tone since Kaneki is such a pathetic everyman with incredibly bad luck.

Other ghouls maneuvering into rival positions on feeding grounds, special ghoul abilities, and even a ghoul 'safe house' add to the different aspects of the plot. But for the most part, this first volume is about Kaneki changing and then being confronted with the horror of his 'new normal'.

It's an intriguing series but definitely not for the faint of heart. It is a very dark series with a thread of hopelessness running throughout. Reviewed from an advance reader copy provided by the publisher.

This is the first book in the Tokyo Ghoul series. This series is released in the US up to volume 4 right now. This was a good start to what looks like is going to be an intriguing manga horror series.

Ken Kaneki is a shy boy who likes to read. Then a girl named Rize whom he’s been crushing on asks him out on a date. Unfortunately for Ken, Rize is very literally only interested in his body...that is in eating his body. After the fight between Ken and Rize ends in disaster Ken finds himself waking in the hospital with Rize’s organs transplanted in his body to save his life. As Ken starts to take on ghoulish characteristic he finds himself in the unique position of being half ghoul and half human. Ken is quickly drawn into the ghoul world only to find he is hated by both ghouls and humans alike.

This was a good start to a new horror manga series. I liked the complexity added to Ken’s character and enjoyed him as a character overall. Some of the side characters are interesting as well. This story does have some very typical (eye roll inducing) shounen elements; like boys ogling girls breasts, scantily clad females, etc. but it those parts weren’t all that frequent.

The story is somewhat violent and gory, but not awful. I enjoyed the world of ghouls and humans living side by side and am interested to see what this story develops into.

The illustration is decent. It’s not as beautifully detailed as Black Butler or Vinland Saga, but the drawing is well done and easy to follow.

Overall this is an intriguing start to this horror manga series. I enjoyed the premise and the characters. The story is just getting started. The illustration style is well done but not exceptional. I will definitely continue reading this series. I would recommend to those who are interesting in horror shounen. I would also recommend Deadman Wonderland for those who are enjoying Tokyo Ghoul.

As I said in the title, there will be so no spoilers for the manga. So feel free to read this post without worry for spoilers!

So, the manga is different from the anime. But it is different in the best of ways. The original story is so much better. You will read more details, travel to more places, get more insight on all of the characters and much more!

You will have a reason to cry MORE over Hide and Kaneki.

I wouldn't not buy this if I were you, it is worth it. You'll read this then go back to the anime thinking that the anime was a piece of crap (which is it compared to the manga).

Did I mention the unique art style? No. Well here it is! The art style is like nothing I've seen before. It is like an "ameutuer" drew it instead of a perfesional. I really love it. I hate it when mangas are too professionally drawn.

There is more insight on our favorite writer, Sen, in the manga. We get to know more of her stories, and how they relate to the tragic life of Kaneki, Rize and Touka (among the other ghouls).

Oh man! An amazing start to a series. This paranormal/horror manga features human-eating ghouls! The main character, a college student, gets infected by an organ transplant and becomes the first human/ghoul half-breed. He's taking on the special qualities of the female ghoul whose kidney he received. Ghouls are normal occurrences in this society and thought of as ravenous monsters and Ken Kaneki refuses to give in to the hunger and eat. The other ghouls don't like him either because of the general human opinion of their kind. But Kaneki's hunger will eventually drive him crazy and this volume takes him up to that point, where a friendly ghoul, kind of a housemaster for the local population talks reason to him. We meet a handful of characters and get to know them enough to form opinions. I love them and can't wait to learn everyone's back stories! I've got future volumes on pre-order already! For a horror story with college-age characters though the book isn't overly violent or mature, in the least. The T+ rating is overly generous at this point; some volumes of Bleach are more violent.

"I’m not the protagonist of a novel or anything…I’m a college student who likes to read, like you could find anywhere. But… if, for argument’s sake, you were to write a story with me in the lead role, it would certainly be… a tragedy."

I'll be honest with you- I never really liked manga- I was much more of an anime-only gal, if you want to know. I was around 7-10 when the craze hit my elementary school and everybody went- well- crazy, so I didn't have the attention span to get hooked on every volume and volume after a while.

For some reason, I decided to pick this up because I wanted to see if it was really as violent as people said. (Both the anime and manga are a bit gratuitous, but I didn't think it was particularly grotesque. For those of you that will care for the reference- it's not anything like Hellsing Ultimate.)

“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you”, Fredrich Nietzsche

I still don't like manga as much as I ought too, but I recommend Tokyo Ghoul to anyone- strictly for the experience of reading from the genre. It's a smart, fast paced story that offers so many gifts: a wonderful main character struggling with an emerging psychosis, an enthralling moral conflict, and- to top it off, fascinating characters. I especially appreciate the fact the characters are also older- I know it goes along with the genre- but everything was just so much easier to handle. There was little boyish humor of there was any at all. I also adored the little nods to actual literature as well, as well as other horror films.

So, if you are interested in knocking a quick one off your Goodreads Challenge and watching a sweet cinnamon role of a protagonist go insane- this one is for you. On the other hand, I think it is important to read every single kind of book and genre out there- and though Tokyo Ghoul may belong to a niche genre, it's still an interesting story that writers and readers alike can learn from.

Either way, I would 100% recommend not to go on a date with those that don't finish their sandwich.

Ghouls live among us, the same as normal people in every way—except their craving for human flesh. Ken Kaneki is an ordinary college student until a violent encounter turns him into the first half-human half-ghoul hybrid. Trapped between two worlds, he must survive Ghoul turf wars, learn more about Ghoul society and master his new powers.

Shy Ken Kaneki is thrilled to go on a date with the beautiful Rize. But it turns out that she’s only interested in his body—eating it, that is. When a morally questionable rescue transforms him into the first half-human half-Ghoul hybrid, Ken is drawn into the dark and violent world of Ghouls, which exists alongside our own.

"He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster ... and if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you."

The deeper one enters into the world of Tokyo Ghoul, the more apt Nietzsche's famous quote becomes. This series by Ishida Sui is an unblinking, unapologetic journey into some of the darkest and disturbing corners of the "abyss" that is the human psyche, following the protagonist Kaneki Ken through his transformation from innocence into ... well, why spoil the surprise? Ishida does an incredible job of creating a realistic, gritty world and a fabulous cast of characters that are somehow both larger than life yet utterly believable, nuanced, and compelling. Although the setup is classic good vs. evil, the story quickly goes from black and white to delectable shades of grey ... with plenty of red blood thrown in. By the end of the series, the reader is left stripped emotionally bare and yet eternally grateful to have had the chance to go along for the ride. Even better, Ishida has followed up Tokyo Ghoul with a sequel series that is no less stunning, at least through the two volumes I've read to date.

If you're looking for a "cute" series with romance and comedy, you'll run screaming from Tokyo Ghoul, wracked with fear and nightmares (although, even in this dark world there is still room for love and humor--however, in some ways it is these lighter moments that make the darker ones even harder hitting). If you're like me, however, and enjoy a trip down into the darkness every now and then ... let yourself be sucked down into the "void of the abyss" that is this unforgettable series. Happy reading!

SPOILERS

Tokyo Ghoul is one of the best manga series out there. From the characters to the action to the tear-jerking moments, this exes in almost all. Since Kaneki is the first hybrid ghoul, he is the forced to learn the customs and habits of ghouls, but his human self does not want him to follow some of these customs. Kanji has an internal struggle with himself, and the ghouls, not knowing which path to follow, but after seeing the ghouls' lifestyle, he notices that the humans are just as evil. And so, Kaneki takes it upon himself to be the bridge of both the humans and ghouls. Even though the ghouls sound violent and frightening, most only do what they do to survive. The book constantly had me rooting which side to cheer for, the ghouls or the humans, because both of them have terrible lives. However, the plot has many twists, and can leave some mysteries sometimes; like why did a ghoul as strong as Rize die in a construction accident? But aside from that, a true masterpiece.

Here is my 8,5/10 mangaupdates review for the complete first run: The series is firstly very good, employs a unique art style, has characters one can get behind and a steadily developing world. I also find the handling of gore (a bit like a french album) and minimal nudity interesting. Tons of messed up but always justified acts of violence happen to everyone (none are safe) but here is the kicker. The actual "gore" aspect is just out frame most of the time but instead we get to see detailed and agony filled close-ups of the victims and perpetrators faces or reaction shots from onlookers. Ah so many feels. I may love justified gore as much as any true seinen connoisseur to clarify but restrain is a lost art and Sui knows that language well. Best of all nearly everything has lasting consequences from deaths that stick to lasting darkness just under the smiles of the leads. There is further a lot of grey morality going on and the villains and anti-heroes all feel justified in their own way. A bit like the classic 10/10 Akira. The narrative itself starts of with a bang but settles down in a decent for a lack of words "shonen"grove (the series first small flaw) but then something Big happens around the middle, the series then gets a slight kick in the pants and kicks into high gear. I am not talking about an increase of action scenes by the way. A bit like Attack on Titan (8/10). Not much time is wasted thereafter and now to the second and final flaw. Most heroic characters are a bit too innocent or "clean" for lack of a better term to fit into their world or even ours. I don't need a sex + drugs orgy by any means but it would be nice if the all the rather cute shipping would lead to more then longing stares for example. So no real flaws at all and my rating could go up a bit if the story stays strong. By that i meat the fact that RE isn't a standalone sequel and more like a volume 15 (just like the pointless US-comics renumbering) but the short spin-off Jack is sadly a skip worth 5/10 mess. The same applies to the sadly rushed and changed anime adaptation. The happier parts of the manga remind me of Angel Densetsu (10/10), the action scenes and restraint of the highly heroic Claymore (8,5/10), the darker parts of Parasyte (10/10) and why not try the king of seinen Berserk (10/10) if you are at it. Sui's latest work "The Penisman" (8/10) lastly proves that he isn't a one trick pony as it is a sex comedy about cannibalism amongst other topics... Hm.

love it !! plot and art fabulous ! just saying the manga and anime are amazing . i will recomend readin and watching this series if you want horror here you go. first page And already hooked(even though i love a bunch of manga if you read my requests) (wich i have a bunch lookin for me just find kakashi

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Ah, manga: the fantastical world where everything impossible is possible by pencil and paper. I wondered why Tokyo Ghoul was favorited above a lot of animes such as Sword Art Online or Attack on Titan. I saw it for myself when I bought both volumes 1 & 2 (in case I liked it). After purchasing it, I read through volume 1 so quickly then finished volume 2 shortly after that! I was emerged in a plot so vivid and frequent yet fantastical and outspoken: a world where only the strong survive and where the weak are eaten (quite literally in this case).

Characters:
The protagnist of the series is a college student by the name Ken Kaneki. In the first page of volume 1, Ishida explains the roles of a race known as "Ghouls", people who can only eat human flesh and sometimes resort to cannibalism for survival. Kaneki is then introduced a few pages after that along with his best friend Hide. Not long after that, a girl who works at the cafè is introduced to the reader as Touka Kirishima. Soon after that encounter, the reader learns of the name of Kaneki's crush, Rize Kamishiro. Eventually, more characters are introduced such as the human loving Mr.Yoshimura, the sweet mother Ryoko Fueguchi, her daughter Hinami, Uta, Renji Yomo, Shu Tsukiyama, Koutaro Amon, Kureo Mado, and Juzo Suzuya. All in all, the characters are well built. You can relate to one person at least.

Plot:
The plot interwines fictional fantasy set in modern times with the vast emotion of all the characters and their reactions to certain objectives/projectiles. Kaneki's emotions do reflect what a real eighteen year old would do if they turned into a human eating Ghoul. The plot is twisted, giving off as little information about the mystery of Tokyo Ghoul, therefore adding suspense and drawing the reader into the manga more. In total, the original plot lasts up to 16 volumes of Tokyo Ghoul and is then succeeded by the plot of Tokyo Ghoul:re, which is set a few years later after the incident in Tokyo Ghoul.

Drawing:
I have seen much artwork in my lifetime. The artwork here is not a good as the one in Black Butler nor is it as horrible as my brother attempting to draw Naruto. But from different angles, some body parts do seem a bit disproportionate. The cover design is great. Although, the only person wearing very eye drawing clothe is Shu Tsukiyama. Body parts such as the hands should be more balanced out. Although, I do like the drawing of individual Kagunes and Quinques.

Hint: I suggest you do not watch the anime after reading the manga. It will ruin you.

One of the greatest mangas I have ever read, hands down. The beginning is a bit slow, but I think it's worth picking up and reading! Even if you've already read the series online, like I have, I highly reccomend buying Tokyo Ghoul to support Sui Ishida, because he's a fantastic mangaka who's very heavily involved with his western audience (if you follow him on twitter).

It didn't take me long to read this manga because the story is very fast paced and has just enough information to keep you hooked on the story. The artwork was great, the story was very good, and I really enjoyed it because of how different it is from a lot of the manga currently available.

~3.5/5

Ken lives in a world with ghouls, things like zombies that eat humans, only the people aren't fully sure what they look like. Research for them is taking off, but Ken and his friends aren’t really nervous about it.

And then Ken goes on a date and is attacked by one.

I was surprised by his transformation, and his finding out what he is now. He’s human, until he’s not really either, but also both. Because ghoul’s aren’t made, they’re born. And his transformation is slow, as he heals from the attack and then starts craving human flesh instead of normal food.

His struggle with this is real, and perfectly understandable. And violent. That would be a hard thing to have to learn, along with the powers he’s developing. But while finding out about the ghoul world, he’s also trying very hard to stay in the human one, with his friends.

I was impressed with this volume. The way he’s changing surprised me, and I really liked it. The characters have me really intrigued—not only Ken, but also Touka, the girl he meets, and his best friend, Hide, who I believe knows more than he lets on or at least will soon.

I was impressed with this volume, and it has me interested to read the next one.

A review copy was provided by the publisher, VIZ Media, and Erik Jansen from MediaLab PR. Thank you so, so much!

[More of my reviews are available on my blog, Geeky Reading, to which there's a link on my profile.]

After I've been slightly disappointed with the anime (Especially Root A) I wanted to fully understand the world, story and characters and Thanks to the Manga finally releasing in America, I actually have the chance to witness the glory first hand. The World in the Manga Great, the Story so far is amazing and the Characters and Action is marvelous, absolutely marvelous. Volume 1 is Awesome I can't wait to sick my teeth in for more.

I liked the overall vibe of this, but I hated how the main character seemed to be a complete loser. None of the other characters seemed to have any substance, which is a shame. Still, I liked the art and tone.

Gave it a try because of how popular it was and the good things I heard. Even being told it was as good as Death Note, or FMA. But sadly this is barely good enough to be called a cheep Dead Mans Wonderland rip off, which also sort of sucks. The art is bad compared to most mangas I have, and the writing is awful. I couldn't get over the constant problems with the story. Most notable how stupid everyone seems to be. The plot makes no sense at all, and every character is either stupid, or a cry baby.

I'm not going to lie, if you are in the mood for something dark, and like that sort of stuff more than a story, pick it up. Heck I read mangas with bad plots that often make no sense. But just a heads up. It's just dark stuff without any real effort in the plot or anything. And just because I know I'll get haters. Spoilers bellow of things that putt me off most.

((Spoilers bellow. ))

How did the doctor replace the organs of the dead girl to the boy without any anyone caring? Where was the girls parents? She was enrolled in school so she had someone do that? Also, how did the government group that keeps track of girls not know she died? They said a spot where a known ghoul who eats people often feed stopped, but what was that their only info? Did they not see like news all over the place about the girl that died in that area at the SAME time the ghoul feeding stopped in that area? And if a ghoul can't eat anything but flesh and coffee, why do some of them add milk to the coffee? Not a big deal I thought, but I saw Kaneki try to drink milk, and he couldn't. I'm sorry but from the few books of this I've read, I found too many problems to even try to enjoy it.

Once more, read only if you like darker stuff but don't care about plot. It makes so little sense but it's good if you are into that stuff. Sadly I am not, and I prefer a good story over gore fetish.

To be honest, I couldn't make it past the first chapter. The story and artwork was violent purely for the sake of being violent, with no rhyme or reason for the devaluing of human life or why anybody should like the characters, let alone care about what they're going through. It was as if I was revisiting Paranoia Agent, which I disliked for the same reasons. I am definitely not going to bother with the rest of the series.