--- product_id: 15382510 title: "Tokyo Ghoul, Vol. 1" price: "€ 23.27" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/15382510-tokyo-ghoul-vol-1 store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Ranked #41 Horror Manga 4.8/5 Stars from 7,767 Reviews Deep Symbolism & Layered Plot Tokyo Ghoul, Vol. 1 **Price:** € 23.27 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 👁️‍🗨️ Enter the dark world where humanity and horror collide — don’t miss the manga everyone’s talking about! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Tokyo Ghoul, Vol. 1 - **How much does it cost?** € 23.27 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/15382510-tokyo-ghoul-vol-1) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Dive into Dark Duality:** Experience the gripping journey of Ken Kaneki, the first half-human, half-ghoul hybrid navigating two worlds. - • **Symbolism & Easter Eggs Galore:** Uncover hidden tarot and literary references that reward the sharpest readers. - • **Critically Acclaimed Horror Manga:** Join thousands of readers who rate this #41 ranked horror manga a stellar 4.8/5. - • **Cult Following & Expanding Universe:** Be part of the Tokyo Ghoul fandom with anime adaptations and ongoing sequels. - • **Complex Characters & Moral Ambiguity:** Explore a world where heroes and villains blur, with richly developed characters and factions. ## Overview Tokyo Ghoul, Vol. 1 introduces Ken Kaneki, a college student transformed into a half-human, half-ghoul hybrid, thrust into a violent underworld where ghouls coexist secretly with humans. This critically acclaimed horror manga, ranked #41 in its category and boasting a 4.8-star rating from over 7,700 readers, is celebrated for its complex characters, moral ambiguity, and rich symbolism. A must-read for fans of dark, layered storytelling and immersive world-building. ## Description Ghouls live among us, the same as normal people in every way—except their craving for human flesh. Ghouls live among us, the same as normal people in every way—except their craving for human flesh. Ken Kaneki is an ordinary college student until a violent encounter turns him into the first half-human half-ghoul hybrid. Trapped between two worlds, he must survive Ghoul turf wars, learn more about Ghoul society and master his new powers. Shy Ken Kaneki is thrilled to go on a date with the beautiful Rize. But it turns out that she’s only interested in his body—eating it, that is. When a morally questionable rescue transforms him into the first half-human half-Ghoul hybrid, Ken is drawn into the dark and violent world of Ghouls, which exists alongside our own. Review: consider this a must read manga - If you're looking for a layered, gripping story that tears your heart out in the best way, then Tokyo Ghoul is the perfect manga for you. It's the story of Ken Kaneki, a quiet, unassuming college student who loves to read and really only has one friend in the world, Hide (Hideyoshi), since both of his parents are dead and he's not that outgoing of a personality. They live in a world where ghouls - beings who appear human most of the time except when under attack/when they fight (then appendages called kagune appear from various locations in their back and their eyes change color, among other things), and of course they can only eat human flesh to survive - exist alongside humans. This existence is a precarious one since ghouls are hunted down by an organization called the CCG. The over-reaching arc of the story is Kaneki being turned into a half-human, half-ghoul, a very rare creature in this world, and the repercussions of that change. While this plot isn't that unique in and of itself (being an outsider and all that it entails), Sui Ishida does such AMAZING things with it, and the horrors of being a ghoul. Things are never black and white in the Tokyo Ghoul world. You should hate the ghouls for the fact that they feed on living beings, but he brings such humanity to these characters, not only Kaneki but Touka, Hinami and Nishiki, to name just a few. There are 'factions' within the ghoul world, those who want to live in peace and those fighting against the humans/the CCG organization. Again, the lines aren't so clear between who is wrong and who is right. If you think the ghouls deserve to live in peace and the CCG side is wrong for killing them, you are presented with characters that are not so one dimensional, that have their reasons to be effective hunters. Ishida seems unable to present to the reader a character that is not fully formed in one way or another - even if they seem that way at first, give it time. So many characters evolve as the story goes, reveal new facets as chapters come out and, unfortunately, the tragedies and horrors pile up. Then there is the plot itself. If you are someone who loves easter eggs in your movies, then this series is for you. There are so many clues and hints scattered about, you can tell that Ishida has done his research and hinting all along where things are going. Tarot card and book references abound, and that's just some of the symbolism. Yes, the series is dark. Yes, it's a horror series. There are moments of levity here or there, but in the end this is one of the darker series out there, both in content and in the fact that people die (often in very messy, graphic ways), people change and not always for the better, and there are a lot of mature themes in this book. There are also a lot of great characters here as well, both male and female (some of the best female characters I've seen on a series, in fact). This is also one of those series that just seems to get better as it goes along, and even as I dread each chapter that comes out, I have to keep reading. There's also an anime of the series (two seasons, the first is mostly faithful to the first half of the manga, the second doesn't follow the manga at all but was drafted by Ishida), and a follow up manga to Tokyo Ghoul called Tokyo Ghoul:Re that is ongoing. Review: Peak!!!! - I was hooked after reading the first chapter. It’s much better than the show so far definitely buying the entire box when I get a chance 10/10 ## Features - Tokyo Ghoul Volume 1 - Ghouls live among us, the same as normal people in every way - Shy Ken Kaneki is thrilled to go on a date with the beautiful Rize. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #7,225 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #41 in Horror Manga (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 7,767 Reviews | ## Images ![Tokyo Ghoul, Vol. 1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81gv-D-LqhL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ consider this a must read manga *by N***A on June 17, 2015* If you're looking for a layered, gripping story that tears your heart out in the best way, then Tokyo Ghoul is the perfect manga for you. It's the story of Ken Kaneki, a quiet, unassuming college student who loves to read and really only has one friend in the world, Hide (Hideyoshi), since both of his parents are dead and he's not that outgoing of a personality. They live in a world where ghouls - beings who appear human most of the time except when under attack/when they fight (then appendages called kagune appear from various locations in their back and their eyes change color, among other things), and of course they can only eat human flesh to survive - exist alongside humans. This existence is a precarious one since ghouls are hunted down by an organization called the CCG. The over-reaching arc of the story is Kaneki being turned into a half-human, half-ghoul, a very rare creature in this world, and the repercussions of that change. While this plot isn't that unique in and of itself (being an outsider and all that it entails), Sui Ishida does such AMAZING things with it, and the horrors of being a ghoul. Things are never black and white in the Tokyo Ghoul world. You should hate the ghouls for the fact that they feed on living beings, but he brings such humanity to these characters, not only Kaneki but Touka, Hinami and Nishiki, to name just a few. There are 'factions' within the ghoul world, those who want to live in peace and those fighting against the humans/the CCG organization. Again, the lines aren't so clear between who is wrong and who is right. If you think the ghouls deserve to live in peace and the CCG side is wrong for killing them, you are presented with characters that are not so one dimensional, that have their reasons to be effective hunters. Ishida seems unable to present to the reader a character that is not fully formed in one way or another - even if they seem that way at first, give it time. So many characters evolve as the story goes, reveal new facets as chapters come out and, unfortunately, the tragedies and horrors pile up. Then there is the plot itself. If you are someone who loves easter eggs in your movies, then this series is for you. There are so many clues and hints scattered about, you can tell that Ishida has done his research and hinting all along where things are going. Tarot card and book references abound, and that's just some of the symbolism. Yes, the series is dark. Yes, it's a horror series. There are moments of levity here or there, but in the end this is one of the darker series out there, both in content and in the fact that people die (often in very messy, graphic ways), people change and not always for the better, and there are a lot of mature themes in this book. There are also a lot of great characters here as well, both male and female (some of the best female characters I've seen on a series, in fact). This is also one of those series that just seems to get better as it goes along, and even as I dread each chapter that comes out, I have to keep reading. There's also an anime of the series (two seasons, the first is mostly faithful to the first half of the manga, the second doesn't follow the manga at all but was drafted by Ishida), and a follow up manga to Tokyo Ghoul called Tokyo Ghoul:Re that is ongoing. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Peak!!!! *by E***L on August 5, 2026* I was hooked after reading the first chapter. It’s much better than the show so far definitely buying the entire box when I get a chance 10/10 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As described *by A***R on August 19, 2026* Good book if your kid is into it. ## Frequently Bought Together - Tokyo Ghoul, Vol. 1 (1) - Tokyo Ghoul, Vol. 2 (2) - Tokyo Ghoul, Vol. 3 (3) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/15382510-tokyo-ghoul-vol-1](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/15382510-tokyo-ghoul-vol-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-09-03*