Tokyo Ghoul (2017)

Kernel Score: 79% · 374 ratings · Rated NC-17

Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller

Released: 2017-07-16

Runtime: 119 minutes

Where to watch Tokyo Ghoul

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

A Tokyo college student is attacked by a ghoul, a super-powered human who feeds on human flesh. He survives, but has become part ghoul and becomes a fugitive on the run.

Tokyo Ghoul parents' guide: ages 16+

Parents need to know that Tokyo Ghoul is an NC-17 rated action-thriller about a student who becomes part flesh-eating ghoul and fugitive.

  • Violence & scariness: Intense — NC-17 rating and ghoul/flesh-eating premise indicate intense, graphic violence and gore throughout.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NC-17 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

Kentaro Hagiwara

Cast

  • Masataka Kubota as Ken Kaneki
  • Yoshiko Sengen as Toka Kirishima
  • Nobuyuki Suzuki as Kotaro Amon
  • Yo Oizumi as Kureo Mado
  • Yu Aoi as Rize Kamishiro
  • Hiyori Sakurada as Hinami Fueguchi
  • Kunio Murai as Kuzen Yoshimura
  • Kai Ogasawara as Hideyoshi Nagachika
  • Shunya Shiraishi as Nishiki Nishio
  • Shoko Aida as Royko Fueguchi

Tokyo Ghoul FAQ

Is Tokyo Ghoul good?

Tokyo Ghoul has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 374 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Tokyo Ghoul?

In the US you can stream Tokyo Ghoul on Crunchyroll and buy it from Fandango At Home.

Is Tokyo Ghoul OK for kids?

Tokyo Ghoul is rated NC-17. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 16+. Parents need to know that Tokyo Ghoul is an NC-17 rated action-thriller about a student who becomes part flesh-eating ghoul and fugitive.

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