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7.0 / 10(391 votes)IMDbNC-1720171h 59m$5.4M Worldwide GrossJapan

Tokyo Ghoul

東京喰種 トーキョーグール

“Humans are no longer at the top of the food chain”

Synopsis

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.

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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

映画『東京喰種 トーキョーグール』特別予告編

Type: Trailer • Published 2017-06-13

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Fantasia International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

July 16, 2017

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

Undisclosed

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$5.4M

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Kentaro Hagiwara
Screenplay & Story
Ichiro Kusuno
Original Score
Don Davis
Original Title
東京喰種 トーキョーグール
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
1h 59m
Worldwide Gross
$5.4M
Production Studios
Geek Sight, Shochiku, Kinoshita Group, dentsu, Shueisha, LesPros Entertainment, GEEK PICTURES

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Kentaro Hagiwara

Screenplay & Story

Ichiro Kusuno, Sui Ishida

Original Score & Music

Don Davis

Director of Photography

Satoru Karasawa

Film Editing

Akira Takeda, Yasuyuki Ozeki

Producers

Tomohiro Nagae

Literary Origin & Source Material
Comic Book:Sui Ishida

Department Leadership Roster

Don Davis

Don Davis

Original Music Composer

Ichiro Kusuno

Screenplay

Akira Takeda

Editor

Yasuyuki Ozeki

Yasuyuki Ozeki

Editor

Kentaro Hagiwara

Kentaro Hagiwara

Director

Tomohiro Nagae

Producer

Satoru Karasawa

Director of Photography

Yasuaki Harada

Production Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NC-17

NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)MA 15+
Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United States (MPAA)NC-17

Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tokyo Ghoul

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Tokyo Ghoul about?

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.

Who directed Tokyo Ghoul?

Tokyo Ghoul was directed by Kentaro Hagiwara.

Who stars in Tokyo Ghoul?

The principal cast of Tokyo Ghoul includes Masataka Kubota, Yoshiko Sengen, Nobuyuki Suzuki, Yo Oizumi, Yu Aoi.

When was Tokyo Ghoul released and how long is it?

Tokyo Ghoul was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.

How much did Tokyo Ghoul make at the box office?

Tokyo Ghoul grossed $5.4M in worldwide ticket sales.

Who composed the musical score for Tokyo Ghoul?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Tokyo Ghoul was composed by Don Davis.

Is Tokyo Ghoul based on a book or true story?

Tokyo Ghoul is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Sui Ishida".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Tokyo Ghoul?

Tokyo Ghoul holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).