Tokyo Ghoul (Book 1) by Sui Ishida | Manga Review

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In the bustling city of Tokyo, Ken Kaneki, a bright-eyed and hopeful college freshman, finally got a chance to date the girl of his dreams, Rize Kamishiro. But little did he know his life was about to take a dark turn.
Rize revealed herself as a ghoul, a terrifying creature that feeds on human flesh. Ken was no match for her, and he barely survived her attack. In a desperate attempt to save his life, the doctors performed a risky surgery, transplanting Rize’s organs into Ken’s body.
But this procedure had a dangerous side effect: Ken was now a half-ghoul with an insatiable hunger for human flesh. He must now navigate the treacherous world of ghouls and humans, all while trying to find a way to control his new nature.

I recently came across this fantastic manga series I must tell you about. It’s set in modern-day Japan, and the setting emphasizes the dark and thrilling ghoul theme. If you’re into spooky stuff, you’ll love this!

What got me hooked on this series was one of the characters, Shuu Tsukiyama. I heard about him from a song, and when I read the manga summary, I was instantly drawn in. I can’t wait to see more of him in the series!

Now, let’s talk about the characters. Ken is the main character, and he’s so relatable and determined. He’s a total bookworm like me, and he’s pretty intelligent. Rize is another character that caught my attention. She’s beautiful, but there’s something sneaky about her that gives her an edge. And let’s not forget about Ken’s best friend, Hide. He’s hilarious and always manages to crack me up.

The artwork in this series is simply breathtaking! The level of detail and care that went into every drawing is mind-boggling. I couldn’t help but feel like I was transported into the world of the characters and their stories.

If you’re a manga fan and love spooky themes, you can’t miss out on this gem! It’s a real page-turner, and I can’t wait to read more!

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