| Author | Year | Language | Pages |
| Sui Ishida | 2012 | English | 222 |
Tokyo Ghoul Volume 1, written and illustrated by Sui Ishida, sets the stage for a dark and thrilling exploration of humanity and monstrosity. This volume introduces readers to a world where ghouls—creatures that survive by eating human flesh—live secretly among humans. The story follows the life of Ken Kaneki, an ordinary college student whose life takes a drastic turn after a fateful encounter with a ghoul.
Key Events and Characters
The volume begins with Ken Kaneki, a shy and bookish college student, who is excited about his upcoming date with a girl named Rize. However, Kaneki soon discovers that Rize is a ghoul, and she attacks him, intending to eat him. In a twist of fate, a construction accident kills Rize, but Kaneki is left critically injured. To save his life, doctors transplant Rize’s organs into Kaneki, unknowingly turning him into a half-ghoul.
As Kaneki grapples with his new identity, he struggles to maintain his humanity while resisting his growing hunger for human flesh. He soon encounters other ghouls and begins to understand the complexities of his new world. The volume introduces key characters, such as Touka Kirishima, a ghoul who helps Kaneki navigate his new life, and the staff at the Anteiku café, which serves as a safe haven for ghouls.
