The story comes to the final clash and the end of the story (at least on this level). The ending leads to the opening of the series Tokyo Ghoul:re whiThe story comes to the final clash and the end of the story (at least on this level). The ending leads to the opening of the series Tokyo Ghoul:re which I guess is a direct follow-up from this series. Honestly I was a little let down in this finale. But if you see this as a continuation into the TG:re series than it's great. I guess it's up for debate.
Overall a dark fantasy with elements pf supernatural horror. I liked it even though it is geared for younger audiences. Thanks!...more
This was a story driven volume with lots of character interaction and reinforcement. There is lots of dialogue with emotion and emphasis on being humaThis was a story driven volume with lots of character interaction and reinforcement. There is lots of dialogue with emotion and emphasis on being human.
A lot of times the ghouls are almost human in intellectual forethought, emotion intelligence, and the ability to feel.
I really enjoy this series because it's different. Thanks! ...more
In this one we learn more of the origin story of Ken being a ghoul and how that can potentially impact the future of ghouls. There's dark and sinisterIn this one we learn more of the origin story of Ken being a ghoul and how that can potentially impact the future of ghouls. There's dark and sinister work from Dr. Kano that was unknown by our characters until now. Good build up in my opinion! Thanks! ...more
This installment is more action driven compared to the previous volume. It involves the Commission of Counter Ghoul with Ken amd his friends. I look fThis installment is more action driven compared to the previous volume. It involves the Commission of Counter Ghoul with Ken amd his friends. I look forward to see what else is to come as the series only has four volumes left. Thanks!...more
Another great addition to the series. This focuses on character development and is story driven. The Commission of Counter Ghoul gets a lot of gave tiAnother great addition to the series. This focuses on character development and is story driven. The Commission of Counter Ghoul gets a lot of gave time. The story of Ken and how he became a ghoul is explored in this volume. This installment is a little brighter in tone compared to previous volumes. Thanks! ...more
Same as the previous volume reviews, fun and entertaining read. Again another backstory involving a main character that is sad and dark. I am enjoyingSame as the previous volume reviews, fun and entertaining read. Again another backstory involving a main character that is sad and dark. I am enjoying reading this series so far. The art, the story, the characters are fun to see and read simultaneously. Recommended! Thanks!...more
Another well-developed addition to the series. This one sees the main character Ken undergo a transformation while being tortured by a member ofbthe sAnother well-developed addition to the series. This one sees the main character Ken undergo a transformation while being tortured by a member ofbthe sadistic ghoul gang, Aogiri Tree.
There is another flashback backstory this time with Ken: the loss of parents, being scared, etc. Definitely another heartstring puller, I read it twice because it was engaging.
Worth the read for something different. Thanks! ...more
This is another good installment to the series. Character development continues as Ken is molded overall and the author introduces more characters. ThThis is another good installment to the series. Character development continues as Ken is molded overall and the author introduces more characters. The story arc takes a new direction with a Ghoul Gang wanting to establish power among both ghouls and humans. Another fun read in my opinion. Thanks! ...more
This was great! The arc involving a bad ghoul comes to a head. Ken learns to use his new found powers and makes for a great volume. There are two backThis was great! The arc involving a bad ghoul comes to a head. Ken learns to use his new found powers and makes for a great volume. There are two backstories injected into the read; one of them tugging on the heart strings...
In my opinion fantastic storytelling, artwork, arc, and overall fun. Recommended! Thanks! ...more
Another great installment to the series. This one picks up the pace with a new character that is particularly gruesome. We see the story show the savaAnother great installment to the series. This one picks up the pace with a new character that is particularly gruesome. We see the story show the savage side of ghouls and the story as a whole is getting darker. Fun and entertaining read. Thanks! ...more
The story continues to progress swiftly but not too swift. The character Ken is learning to thrive and function as a unique half-human half-ghoul hybrThe story continues to progress swiftly but not too swift. The character Ken is learning to thrive and function as a unique half-human half-ghoul hybrid among both worlds. There is a task force Commission of Counter Ghoul that is designed to detect and eradicate ghouls hiding in society.
This was great and definitely gave me Blade Runner vibes with special agents trying to destroy undesirable things. Recommended series in my opinion! Thanks! ...more
The continuation from the first volume is great. This one shows more story and character development. By now we know the main character Ken has becomeThe continuation from the first volume is great. This one shows more story and character development. By now we know the main character Ken has become the first half-human half-ghoul hybrid. He is taken in by a group of ghouls that own and work at a restaurant. There they mentor him as he learns how to live in his new life. Really good story telling and artwork in my opinion. I know these are aimed at a younger audience but I'm enjoying them so far. Thanks! ...more
Wow, this was refreshing. This was a well thought out opener to a 14-volume series. The story opened with an intelligent, avid reader college freshmanWow, this was refreshing. This was a well thought out opener to a 14-volume series. The story opened with an intelligent, avid reader college freshman named Ken. He finally gets a date with a girl he's been eyeing. The date is typical: food, conversation, hints at mutual attraction—everything seems normal. But then on the evening walk home, Ken gets attacked by her as she reveals herself to he a ghoul, transmorphic monsters that take on the disguise of a normal person. Ghouls feed on human flesh and change when they feed. They hide among the population and can recognize each other through scent.
The style is dark but not overtly violent. From the start I could see elements of supernatural and subtle horror fantasy. The artwork was great and reflected the author's intent to setting the mood. There were cool transitions that kept the story moving evenly and swiftly. I haven't seen the anime so I can't compare. I would recommend this to anyone looking for something different and artistic. Thanks!...more
The author did a good job at creating closure on the story. There was an earlier prediction that was fulfilled. I'm going to spoil it though...
OverallThe author did a good job at creating closure on the story. There was an earlier prediction that was fulfilled. I'm going to spoil it though...
Overall a good series that started strong but began to lose traction after the first two Black Edition volumes. I honestly liked Tokyo Ghoul better. Thanks! ...more
I am curious to see how this all wraps up. The frist two Black Edition volumes (technically four volumes) were great. But the time jump and change in I am curious to see how this all wraps up. The frist two Black Edition volumes (technically four volumes) were great. But the time jump and change in plot has left me not getting excited to read. At this point Im reading to finish. Thanks! ...more
This again was OK and not my favorite arc of the series. The story is starting to take off in a different direction than I would have expected. I'm goThis again was OK and not my favorite arc of the series. The story is starting to take off in a different direction than I would have expected. I'm going to continue through to the end. Thanks! ...more
This was OK in my opinion becasue it didn't have the spark from the previous two Black Edition installments. I thought this volume dragged along and dThis was OK in my opinion becasue it didn't have the spark from the previous two Black Edition installments. I thought this volume dragged along and did not have meet the expectation that the first two set. Thanks! ...more
This two-volume edition is a good follow-up to the first Black Edition volume. This installment takes on more of a psychological element and the suspeThis two-volume edition is a good follow-up to the first Black Edition volume. This installment takes on more of a psychological element and the suspense really picks up. The cat & mouse game between Light and the super detective L is definitley a page turner. This is a good continuation of the story and lead up to more good things in this series. Thanks!...more
I thought this was pretty good. This is a dark, supernatural, and suspense manga aimed at a younger adult audience. The story opens with our main charI thought this was pretty good. This is a dark, supernatural, and suspense manga aimed at a younger adult audience. The story opens with our main character, an exceptionally bright student named Light. One day he finds a Death Note on the ground and picks it up. Death Notes are little black notebooks that belong to death-gods called shinigami. These interdimensional demon-like beings have the power to kill people by writing the name of a person in the notebook. But when our main character Light gets the Death Note, he develops a plan to make the world a better place by killing criminals and other bad people.
In his quest to create a better utopia, he himself is transformed into a dangerous and selfish youth with a god-complex. I think Light's personality was teetering on the narcissistic but having this kind of power only amplified his need to grasp onto that power no matter what.
As the story progresses, Japanese and Interpol law enforcement get involved at solving the case of the person responsible for these mysterious deaths. I immediately finished Tokyo Ghoul and I liked that a little more than this. Recommended for yong adult manga fans. Thanks!...more
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