Book Review: Tokyo Ghoul. One 

By Sui Ishida 

5 Stars 

Tokyo Ghoul, written and illustrated by Sui Ishida, is his magnum opus when it comes to art and illustration. Tokyo Ghoul follows the story of an eighteen-year-old boy named Ken Kaneki, a fairly timid yet kind individual who, unfortunately, transforms into a being called a Ghoul after a date gone south. Ghouls are dangerous creatures that feed on humans and are thus feared and considered monsters by many. Ghouls look just like humans and hide among the masses to conceal their identity. As one would expect, this drastically changes the life of our young protagonist as he struggles to adapt to his new life as a Ghoul. Overall, I believe this was an amazing first volume, doing a lot of world-building while introducing many key characters, as any first volume would. I found myself deeply invested in the story, characters, and world, despite it being just the very first volume. But what really stands out to me is the artwork. It looks simply stunning; the shading and the lighting were something to marvel at. Tokyo Ghoul is absolutely worth a read. From story to characters, this is already magnificent. I am quite intrigued by how the story and world will develop over time and how Ken Kaneki will end up after trying to walk the path of being both human and a Ghoul. In conclusion, Tokyo Ghoul is absolutely a story people should delve into. Many will find enjoyment in the world and characters, such as myself. And even if the story is not enough, the art certainly is. A truly solid 4.9 out of 5.   

Reviewed by Amare as part of the Teen Reviewer, opens a new window program.

View in Library Catalogue: Print