Tokyo Ghoul √A (Tokyo Ghoul Root A, Season 2) is the anime that aired from January to March 2015, comprising a total of 12 episodes. Adapted from the manga by Ishida Sui, this season is notable for being an original story that uses Ishida Sui’s original worldbuilding but takes the narrative in an “if route” that diverges clearly from the source manga.
Platforms Streaming Tokyo Ghoul √A (as of May 2026)
Tokyo Ghoul √A Season 2 is currently available for unlimited streaming on the following platforms in Japan:
- DMM TV — Unlimited streaming; subscription fee 550 yen/month (tax included); 14-day free trial; receive 550 points on sign-up
- U-NEXT — Unlimited streaming; subscription fee 2,189 yen/month; 31-day free trial; receive 600 points on sign-up
- dアニメストア (d Anime Store) — Unlimited streaming; subscription fee from 660 yen/month; first month free (31 days)
- Lemino — Unlimited streaming; subscription fee 1,540 yen/month; first month free
- Hulu — Unlimited streaming; subscription fee 1,026 yen/month; no free trial
- Netflix — Not available
- Amazon Prime Video — Available for per-episode rental; ideal for viewers who only want specific episodes
Among all the platforms, DMM TV stands out for the best value — the lowest monthly subscription price in the group, a 14-day free trial, and bonus points on sign-up.
Tokyo Ghoul √A — Series Information
- Title: 東京喰種トーキョーグール√A (Tokyo Ghoul √A)
- Broadcast period: January – March 2015
- Episode count: 12 episodes
- Original work: Manga by Ishida Sui (serialised in Young Jump)
- Type: Original anime story (based on Ishida Sui’s worldbuilding)
- Director: Morita Shuuhei
- Animation studio: Studio Pierrot
- Catchcopy: “Tragic Fate, Season 2”
Main Cast
- Kaneki Ken — voiced by Hanae Natsuki (notable roles: Tanjiro in Kimetsu no Yaiba, Arima in Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso)
- Kirishima Touka — voiced by Amamiya Sora (notable roles: Aqua in KonoSuba, Mizuhara in Kanojo, Okarishimasu)
- Sugiyama Shu — voiced by Miyano Mamoru (notable roles: Yagami Light in DEATH NOTE, Setsuna in Gundam 00)
- Yamori (Jason) — voiced by Nishi Rintarou (notable role: Gorou in Darling in the FranXX)
Theme Songs
- Opening (OP): “無能” (Munō) by österreich — a solo project of Takahashi Kunimitsu; the heavy, turbulent atmosphere perfectly matches the tone of this season
- Ending (ED): “季節は次々死んでいく” (Kisetsu wa Tsugitsugi Shindeiku) by amazarashi — the unit of Akita Hirому from Aomori; renowned for its literary, poetic lyrics and distinctive vocals, it received high praise from both Tokyo Ghoul fans and general listeners
What Makes √A Stand Out — An Original Anime Story
What sets Tokyo Ghoul √A apart from the other entries in the series is that original manga author Ishida Sui himself participated in constructing the story, yet the narrative takes a different direction from the manga. The most striking divergence is Kaneki Ken’s decision to join Aogiri rather than fight against it, which shapes the entire course of the story.
Additionally, some key scenes from the manga — such as the fight in the Kanou lab and the confrontation between Kaneki and Arima — were removed from the anime version, while at the same time new original scenes were added. This makes comparing the anime to the manga an enjoyable experience in its own right for fans.
Tokyo Ghoul Series Watch Order
- 1st: Tokyo Ghoul (Season 1) — 2014 — The beginning of the series
- 2nd: Tokyo Ghoul √A (Season 2) — 2015 — Original anime story (if route)
- 3rd: Tokyo Ghoul JACK — 2015 — Standalone OVA (can be watched at any point)
- 4th: Tokyo Ghoul PINTO — 2015 — OVA recounting Shu’s past
- 5th: Tokyo Ghoul:re (Season 3) — 2018 — Continuation of the main storyline
- 6th: Tokyo Ghoul:re Final Season (Season 4) — 2018 — Conclusion of the series
It is recommended to start from Season 1 to understand the world and characters before proceeding to √A and the subsequent seasons. Both the anime series and the original manga are fully complete, so you can watch them back-to-back without waiting for new episodes.
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