Tokyo Ghoul Episode 3: Dove
Manga chapter 7-9
Canon/MED
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8.1
16 Fans
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OSHIMETER
8.1
16 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
nicholas9547481273
VerifiedKaneki is welcomed in Anteiku. Ryouko, Hinami and other characters are introduced along with key elements that I liked very much. Ghoul’s continuous struggle to be adaptable in a civilised society is nicely depicted. The music and animation are beautiful in this episode.
gorlock332
Touka and Kaneki's relationship is most interesting to me now. They seem to represent Kaneki's growing acceptance to becoming a ghoul, a concept which seemed hostile at first. The more Touka softens up, the more we learn about her.
eatingsocks
The reveal surrounding how the ghouls at Anteiku survive without killing was jarring and unexpected. Though I'm glad the story didn't decide to just allow the ghouls to eat animals. The sad reality is reinforced through them having to eat victims.
mustardsprinkles
The build-up and direction where the story is heading is great, not only does the series show ghouls in "tame" everyday environments, but also ghouls which are exactly as humans depict them. The ones at Anteiku all seem to have complex backstories and personalities around them.
lorenauwu
Es muy interesante y curioso ver como se van dando a conocer como viven los ghouls y etc Kaneki intenta adaptarse a su nueva vida y eso es lo que me parece sorprendente como esto dan abrupto que le esta pasando, le cambia por completo su existencia y lo que le depara el destn
jiyuo_c
S1 EP3. I love the dynamics of starting to introduce new characters and opponents. I already watch this anime, but I still feel excitement on what’s up ahead.
peanuts
The CCG 20th ward's branch office officials starts to keep an eye on the ghouls in 20th streets. The cafe's manger Yoshimura teaches Kaneki to brew the coffee and suggests to make a mask. He is being kind to Kaneki. That's soo much wholesome!!!
Mado is creepy as hell—proper villain energy.
Mado is creepy as hell—proper villain energy.
ejayexp
Touka in the Anteiku apron was lowkey cute but her glare said “don’t test me”. Animation on her quick moves sharp and graceful. Cafe vibe cozy but tense af. Her tsundere energy had me like “she’s my fav already”.
pendragon
The world starts expanding here. We see how ghouls actually live, and it’s not what I expected. It’s not just monsters running around. There’s structure, rules, even normalcy. That gray morality already makes the story more interesting than I thought.
lovefnj
Getting more information from the "suits" was a good move in order to humanize them a bit more. Additionally, seeing more world-building from the ghoul's perspective is also great, as it shows how they realistically survive.
Love the back and forth between the suits and ghouls!
Love the back and forth between the suits and ghouls!
kmfacelo
Our boy is out here trying to assimilate into his new life as a half-bred, playing it cool and grinding at the cafe. He’s balancing a 9-to-5 while hiding a "meat-sized" secret in his basement. You think it’s a bad time for the feds to show up? Well, think again.
alexvvc
Characters are slowly emerging in this EP. While Kaneki is slowly adjusting and learning to blend in with humans as half ghoul in Anteiku, the investigators or doves as they call them starts to take lead in finding more ghouls. Kaneki meets more ghouls and understands their POV!
zojoman
Slow episode but needed worldbuilding. Kaneki learning from Yoshimura at Anteiku was chill, and getting to know more characters overall a chill episode. Animation was consistent, nothing crazy but nice backgrounds.
faisalelahmady
amon is carrying this episode and he deserves his flowers. the show making the investigators feel genuinely justified this early is doing so much heavy lifting for the moral complexity later. necessary episode. trust the process even if it feels slow.
gureto_daze
Mado and Amon make such a terrifying entrance. The "Doves" bring a sense of dread that balances the ghoul perspective. Seeing the mask-making process with Uta adds such cool aesthetic lore the craftsmanship in this world is top-tier a must watch ep! 🔥
rizeandreze
Good pacing overall, with more characters introduced without feeling rushed. More bland but necessary
EPISODE CONTEXT
Episodes one and two established Kaneki's traumatic transformation and his uneasy introduction to Anteiku's ghoul community—episode three escalates the stakes by bringing the hunters into frame. The arrival of CCG investigators marks a critical turning point, transforming the season's central conflict from Kaneki's internal identity struggle into a broader, more dangerous war between species. This sets the foundation for the mounting confrontations and moral dilemmas that will define the season's middle and back half.
QUICK TAKES
nicholas9547481273
VerifiedKaneki is welcomed in Anteiku. Ryouko, Hinami and other characters are introduced along with key elements that I liked very much. Ghoul’s continuous struggle to be adaptable in a civilised society is nicely depicted. The music and animation are beautiful in this episode.
gorlock332
Touka and Kaneki's relationship is most interesting to me now. They seem to represent Kaneki's growing acceptance to becoming a ghoul, a concept which seemed hostile at first. The more Touka softens up, the more we learn about her.
eatingsocks
The reveal surrounding how the ghouls at Anteiku survive without killing was jarring and unexpected. Though I'm glad the story didn't decide to just allow the ghouls to eat animals. The sad reality is reinforced through them having to eat victims.
mustardsprinkles
The build-up and direction where the story is heading is great, not only does the series show ghouls in "tame" everyday environments, but also ghouls which are exactly as humans depict them. The ones at Anteiku all seem to have complex backstories and personalities around them.
lorenauwu
Es muy interesante y curioso ver como se van dando a conocer como viven los ghouls y etc Kaneki intenta adaptarse a su nueva vida y eso es lo que me parece sorprendente como esto dan abrupto que le esta pasando, le cambia por completo su existencia y lo que le depara el destn
jiyuo_c
S1 EP3. I love the dynamics of starting to introduce new characters and opponents. I already watch this anime, but I still feel excitement on what’s up ahead.
peanuts
The CCG 20th ward's branch office officials starts to keep an eye on the ghouls in 20th streets. The cafe's manger Yoshimura teaches Kaneki to brew the coffee and suggests to make a mask. He is being kind to Kaneki. That's soo much wholesome!!!
Mado is creepy as hell—proper villain energy.
Mado is creepy as hell—proper villain energy.
ejayexp
Touka in the Anteiku apron was lowkey cute but her glare said “don’t test me”. Animation on her quick moves sharp and graceful. Cafe vibe cozy but tense af. Her tsundere energy had me like “she’s my fav already”.
pendragon
The world starts expanding here. We see how ghouls actually live, and it’s not what I expected. It’s not just monsters running around. There’s structure, rules, even normalcy. That gray morality already makes the story more interesting than I thought.
lovefnj
Getting more information from the "suits" was a good move in order to humanize them a bit more. Additionally, seeing more world-building from the ghoul's perspective is also great, as it shows how they realistically survive.
Love the back and forth between the suits and ghouls!
Love the back and forth between the suits and ghouls!
kmfacelo
Our boy is out here trying to assimilate into his new life as a half-bred, playing it cool and grinding at the cafe. He’s balancing a 9-to-5 while hiding a "meat-sized" secret in his basement. You think it’s a bad time for the feds to show up? Well, think again.
alexvvc
Characters are slowly emerging in this EP. While Kaneki is slowly adjusting and learning to blend in with humans as half ghoul in Anteiku, the investigators or doves as they call them starts to take lead in finding more ghouls. Kaneki meets more ghouls and understands their POV!
zojoman
Slow episode but needed worldbuilding. Kaneki learning from Yoshimura at Anteiku was chill, and getting to know more characters overall a chill episode. Animation was consistent, nothing crazy but nice backgrounds.
faisalelahmady
amon is carrying this episode and he deserves his flowers. the show making the investigators feel genuinely justified this early is doing so much heavy lifting for the moral complexity later. necessary episode. trust the process even if it feels slow.
gureto_daze
Mado and Amon make such a terrifying entrance. The "Doves" bring a sense of dread that balances the ghoul perspective. Seeing the mask-making process with Uta adds such cool aesthetic lore the craftsmanship in this world is top-tier a must watch ep! 🔥
rizeandreze
Good pacing overall, with more characters introduced without feeling rushed. More bland but necessary
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