Tokyo Ghoul watch order
Updated October 2026 · 4 seasons and 2 OVAs and specials · in release order
Short answer
Watch Tokyo Ghoul in release order: Tokyo Ghoul → Tokyo Ghoul √A → Tokyo Ghoul:re → Tokyo Ghoul:re 2.
4
in the main story: 4 seasons
48
episodes
~19 h
to watch the main story
Optional: 2 OVAs and specials (recaps, side stories and specials), marked below.
Release order
- 1
Tokyo GhoulMain storyTV · Summer 2014 · 12 ep · ~5 hours · score 3.8/5
Watch onCrunchyroll Hulu Netflix Prime Video
- 2
Tokyo Ghoul √AMain storyTV · Winter 2015 · 12 ep · ~5 hours · score 3.4/5
Watch onCrunchyroll Hulu Netflix Prime Video
- 3
Tokyo Ghoul: "Jack"Extra · optionalOVA · Summer 2015 · 1 ep · ~30 minutes · score 3.5/5
Watch onCrunchyroll
- 4
Tokyo Ghoul: "Pinto"Extra · optionalOVA · Fall 2015 · 1 ep · ~25 minutes · score 3.5/5
Watch onCrunchyroll
- 5
Tokyo Ghoul:reMain storyTV · Spring 2018 · 12 ep · ~5 hours · score 3.0/5
Watch onCrunchyroll Hulu Netflix Prime Video
- 6
Tokyo Ghoul:re 2Main storyTV · Fall 2018 · 12 ep · ~5 hours · score 3.1/5
Watch onCrunchyroll Hulu Netflix Prime Video
How long is Tokyo Ghoul?
| Part | Seasons and movies | Episodes | Watch time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main story | 4 seasons | 48 | about 19 hours |
| Everything released | 4 seasons and 2 OVAs and specials | 50 | about 20 hours |
Watch time uses each season's and movie's episode length, or a typical length where we don't have one.
Where to watch Tokyo Ghoul
Tokyo Ghoul is officially on Crunchyroll (all 6) and Hulu, Netflix and Prime Video (4 of 6), counting its 6 seasons, movies and specials.
Services and regions change; the release order above links each season to its official pages. Where to watch Tokyo Ghoul has the full list, free options included.
Is Tokyo Ghoul finished?
As far as anything announced goes, yes: the last entry, Tokyo Ghoul:re 2, came out in 2018. Nothing new is announced yet.
Do I need to watch the Tokyo Ghoul movies and OVAs?
Optional: Tokyo Ghoul: "Jack", Tokyo Ghoul: "Pinto".
How many episodes does Tokyo Ghoul have?
The main story is 48 episodes over 4 seasons, about 19 hours of viewing. With every optional extra it is 50 episodes (about 20 hours).
Where can I watch Tokyo Ghoul?
Officially on Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix, Prime Video. Availability depends on your region; each season and movie below lists its own services.
Order and labels come from the relations in the AnimeHunt catalog (sequel, side story, summary, alternative version). Spot a mistake? Tell us.