# Tokyo Ghoul Watch Order

Also known as: Tokyo Kushu
Source: https://www.animechrono.com/franchise/tokyo-ghoul
Last updated: 2026-09-16
Maintained by the AnimeChrono community. 12 entries in chronological viewing order.

The Tokyo Ghoul watch order covers four twelve-episode seasons, two OVAs (Jack and Pinto), and the live-action film, 48 episodes plus extras, all sequenced here in the correct order. Begin with the first season's Episodes 1-12, then the Live Action Film, followed by the second season's Episodes 1-12. After that come the two OVAs, Jack and Pinto, before you move into Tokyo Ghoul:re, which spans two more twelve-episode blocks back to back. Watching in this order keeps Kaneki's arc chronological and drops the side stories where they best fit the timeline; Jack is a prequel and Pinto expands the supporting cast, so viewing them after season two preserves the reveals. If you only want the core anime, the four numbered seasons are essential and the OVAs and film are optional supplements. For the complete Tokyo Ghoul experience, including all movies and OVAs, this is the full path from start to finish.

## The order

1. Season 1: Episodes 1-12
2. Season 1: Live Action Film Movie (movie)
3. Season 2 (aka √A): Episodes 1-12
4. Season 2 (aka √A): Jack OVA (OVA) — optional
5. Season 2 (aka √A): Pinto OVA (OVA) — optional
6. Tokyo Ghoul: re Season 1: Episodes 1-12
7. Tokyo Ghoul: re Season 2: Episodes 1-12
8. Tokyo Ghoul √A: Episodes 1–12
9. Tokyo Ghoul: [JACK] (OVA)
10. Tokyo Ghoul: [PINTO] (OVA)
11. Tokyo Ghoul:re: Episodes 1–12
12. Tokyo Ghoul:re 2: Episodes 1–12

## FAQ

**What is the correct order to watch Tokyo Ghoul?**

Start with Episodes 1-12 (Season 1), then continue with Live Action Film Movie (Season 1), Episodes 1-12 (Season 2 (aka √A)), Jack OVA (Season 2 (aka √A)), Pinto OVA (Season 2 (aka √A)), and Episodes 1-12 (Tokyo Ghoul: re Season 1), followed by 6 more entries. The full Tokyo Ghoul watch order on this page has 12 entries across 9 series, listed in chronological viewing order.

**How many episodes is Tokyo Ghoul?**

Tokyo Ghoul has 84 TV episodes in this order, plus 1 movie and 4 OVAs.

**Where do the Tokyo Ghoul movies fit in the watch order?**

Live Action Film Movie comes right after Episodes 1-12 (Season 1).

**Can I skip anything in Tokyo Ghoul?**

Yes. 2 entries are marked optional: Jack OVA and Pinto OVA. Everything else is part of the main story.

**Is Tokyo Ghoul finished?**

Yes. Tokyo Ghoul has finished airing, and this order covers everything released so far in chronological viewing order.

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