Why should you read the Tokyo Ghoul manga instead of watching the anime?

Quick View: Tokyo Ghoul

- Tokyo Ghoul (東京喰種-トーキョーグール) Tōkyō Gūru - Tokyo Ghoul) is a long-running manga series created by Sui Ishida. The work was first published in Weekly Young Jump, a magazine specializing in seinen manga of publisher Shueisha from September 2011 to September 2014 and was collected into 14 tankōbon volumes in August 2014. Continuation The sequel to the series titled Tokyo Ghoul:re also began being published weekly in the same magazine from October 16, 2014.

- The series was also adapted into an anime with 12 episodes produced by Pierrot and began showing on the Tokyo MX channel from July to September 2014. The 12 anime episodes part 2 titled Tokyo Ghoul √A are still based on According to the original series, it started airing on January 8 and ended on March 26, 2015.

- The story is set in modern times, a completely different world where humans are not at the top of the food chain, there is a bloodthirsty creature, shaped like humans but more developed with abilities. especially to become a hunter, and the main prey is humans, who think they own the world. Not willing to be the hunted, humans stood up against that creature - Ghouls, flesh-eating demons. CCG (Committee Against Demon-Eating Demons) was born, training a force of inspectors with high combat skills to fight against the massacre of humans by demon-eating demons. Ken Kaneki (the main character of the series) is a normal university student, gentle and loves reading. Due to an incident, Kaneki received an organ transplant from a supposedly dead ghoul, Rize Kamishiro - who attempted to kill him before she was killed by a suddenly falling pile of construction steel beams. From there, he struggles to live a half-human/half-ghoul life, which includes integrating into the world of ghouls and dealing with enemies while keeping his secret identity a secret from everyone. the others

Choosing between reading the "Tokyo Ghoul" manga and watching the anime may be a matter of personal opinion, however there are several convincing reasons to watch the manga rather than the anime. Here are several key reasons:

1. Content is detailed and uncut

Manga: Manga usually has many chapters and each chapter provides a detailed amount of information about the plot, world, and characters. "Tokyo Ghoul" manga is not limited by episode length, so author Sui Ishida can develop the story in a detailed and coherent way.

Anime: Anime must comply with restrictions on the length of each episode and the number of episodes in a season, leading to the cutting or omission of many important details. For example, the anime skips a lot of explanation about the ghoul system and the relationships between characters, reducing the story's depth.

2. Continuity and plot development

Manga: "Tokyo Ghoul" manga provides a continuous story from beginning to end, with clear and consistent development of characters and plot. All small events and details are tightly connected.

Anime: The second season of the anime, "Tokyo Ghoul: √A", changed the plot from the manga, leading to different plot twists and outcomes. This can cause confusion and incoherence for viewers, especially those who have read the manga before.

3. Art and Images

• Manga: Sui Ishida's artwork is exquisite and detailed. Each page of the manga is meticulously drawn, from facial expressions to battle scenes, creating a powerful and impressive visual experience.
• Anime: Although anime also has beautiful animations, sometimes the animation quality does not show all the details and emotions like in manga. Some scenes in the anime may be simplified or lack details compared to the original.

4. Speed and tempo

Manga: When reading manga, you can freely control your reading speed. You can take time to look at the pages and details, or go back and re-read important sections for better understanding.

Anime: Anime has to follow a set pace, and sometimes it can feel rushed or not given enough time to explore every aspect of the story. This can reduce the depth and impact of some key scenes.

5. "Tokyo Ghoul:re" sequel:

• Manga: "Tokyo Ghoul:re" is a sequel to "Tokyo Ghoul" and provides a direct and detailed continuation of the story. All character and plot developments are explained clearly and coherently.
• Anime: The anime adaptation of "Tokyo Ghoul:re" met with mixed reviews for how they handled the plot and some details were omitted or changed, reducing the consistency and appeal of the story.

6. Emotions and empathy:

Manga: Many people feel that reading manga helps them feel more deeply about the characters' emotions and situations. The psychological development of Kaneki Ken and other characters is described in detail and touchingly.

Anime: Although anime can use music and sound to enhance emotions, sometimes it is not possible to convey the deep emotions and thoughts of the characters like in manga.

In short, the "Tokyo Ghoul" manga offers a more comprehensive and in-depth experience, helping readers better understand the world, plot and characters, while the anime may be limited by its length and complexity. changed from the original.

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Tokyo Ghoul (14 book series) Tokyo Ghou l: re (16 book series)