Tokyo Ghoul:re (Tokyo Ghoul:re) Season 3 is a 12-episode anime that aired from April through June 2018, adapted from the second manga arc by Ishida Sui, serialized in Weekly Young Jump. Set two years after the events of √A, the story revolves around Sasaki Haise, a young investigator who has lost all memory of his identity as “Kaneki Ken.”

Where to Stream Tokyo Ghoul:re Season 3

As of May 2026, Tokyo Ghoul:re Season 3 is available for unlimited streaming on several platforms in Japan, including:

• DMM TV — Unlimited streaming; ¥550/month (tax included); 14-day free trial with 550 points on first sign-up
• U-NEXT — Unlimited streaming; ¥2,189/month (tax included); 31-day free trial with 600 points on first sign-up
• d Anime Store — Unlimited streaming; from ¥660/month (tax included); first month (30 days) free
• Lemino — Unlimited streaming; ¥1,540/month (tax included); first month free
• Hulu — Unlimited streaming; ¥1,026/month (tax included); no free trial
• Netflix — Unlimited streaming; from ¥890/month (tax included); no free trial
• Amazon Prime Video — Available for per-episode rental (additional charge on top of Prime membership); 30-day free trial

For viewers who want to watch the entire Tokyo Ghoul series — from Season 1, √A, JACK, and PINTO through to :re — in one place, DMM TV offers the best value, as it covers every installment and provides a 14-day free trial.

General Information: Tokyo Ghoul:re Season 3

• Broadcast period: April – June 2018
• Episodes: 12 (the first half of a 24-episode overall story)
• Source material: Manga Tokyo Ghoul:re by Ishida Sui (Weekly Young Jump, Part 2)
• Director: Watanabe Yasuhiro
• Series composition / screenplay: Mikasano Tadasugu
• Character design: Nakashima Atsuko
• Production studio: studio Pierrot

Synopsis

The story opens with Sasaki Haise, a young investigator at the CCG (Commission of Counter Ghoul) who leads the Quinx Squad — a group of half-ghoul investigators who gained Ghoul powers through bodily augmentation. His true identity is Kaneki Ken, now stripped of all memory. Although he lives quietly as a member of the organization, a voice in the depths of his mind — the “black Kaneki” — never stops haunting him. Season 3 presents the Tokyo Ghoul world through a perspective entirely unlike the first two seasons, marking a decisive turning point in the series.

Main Voice Cast

• Sasaki Haise / Kaneki Ken — voiced by Hanae Natsuki (notable roles: Tanjiro in Demon Slayer; Arima Kosei in Your Lie in April)
• Urie Koki — voiced by Ishikawa Kaito (notable roles: Kageyama in Haikyuu!!; Sakuta Azusagawa in Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai)
• Mutsuki Toru — voiced by Fujiwara Natsumi (notable roles: Damian in SPY×FAMILY)
• Yonebayashi Saiko — voiced by Sakura Ayane (notable roles: Yotsuba in The Quintessential Quintuplets; Cocoa in Is the Order a Rabbit?)
• Shirazu Ginshi — voiced by Uchida Yuma (notable roles: Kyo in Fruits Basket; Megumi in Jujutsu Kaisen)
• Tsukiyama Shu — voiced by Miyano Mamoru (notable roles: Yagami Light in DEATH NOTE; Setsuna in Gundam 00)
• Arima Kisho — voiced by Namikawa Daisuke (notable roles: Oikawa in Haikyuu!!; Hisoka in HUNTER×HUNTER)
• Kirishima Touka — voiced by Amamiya Sora (notable roles: Aqua in KonoSuba; Mizuhara Chizuru in Rent-A-Girlfriend)

Soundtrack

The opening theme “asphyxia” is performed by Cö shu Nie, whose tense guitar work and distinctive worldview mesh seamlessly with the show’s atmosphere. The ending theme “HALF” is performed by 女王蜂 (Ziyoou-vachi); Av’s powerful vocals combined with experimental instrumentation deeply reflect Sasaki Haise’s inner conflict.

What Makes Season 3 Stand Out

What most clearly distinguishes Season 3 from its predecessors is the shift in protagonist from “Kaneki Ken” to “Sasaki Haise” — a man with no memory of his own past, living as an investigator for the organization that was once his enemy. The tension between these two identities is the beating heart of the season.

The Quinx Squad — comprising Urie Koki, Mutsuki Toru, Shirazu Ginshi, and Yonebayashi Saiko — adds further dimension through a complex and compelling mentor-student dynamic.

While newcomers who have not seen Seasons 1 and 2 can follow the main plot of Season 3 to some degree, watching from Season 1 is strongly recommended for a full understanding of and emotional connection with the characters.

Tokyo Ghoul Series Watch Order

• 1st: Tokyo Ghoul Season 1 — Kaneki Ken’s introduction to the world of Ghouls
• 2nd: Tokyo Ghoul √A Season 2 — Kaneki joins the Ghoul organization “Aogiri Tree”
• 3rd: Tokyo Ghoul JACK (OVA) — Spinoff covering Arima Kisho’s youth
• 4th: Tokyo Ghoul PINTO (OVA) — Spinoff covering Tsukiyama Shu’s past
• 5th: Tokyo Ghoul:re Season 3 — The story of Sasaki Haise
• 6th: Tokyo Ghoul:re Final (Season 4) — The series conclusion

JACK and PINTO are optional spinoffs, but they enrich your understanding of the Tokyo Ghoul world. For those who only want to follow the main story, the minimum recommended path is 1 → 2 → 5 → 6.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I start with Season 3 without watching Seasons 1 and 2?

To some extent, yes — Season 3 does introduce the basic world and characters. However, many contextual elements, such as Kaneki’s backstory and the relationships between characters, are far better understood if you have watched from Season 1.

Should I watch Seasons 3 and 4 back-to-back?

Absolutely, as they together form a single 24-episode story. Season 3 ends on a pivotal event that demands immediate continuation into Season 4.

How does the anime differ from the source manga?

The anime adjusts pacing and some details to suit its format. Viewers who finish the anime and then turn to the source manga will discover deeper emotional nuance and character detail. The original manga is available through various digital book services.

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Source: aniani