Tokyo Ghoul (東京喰種トーキョーグール)

They blend into the crowd

and feed on human flesh.

While they may have human forms...

...they couldn't be any more different.

These creatures are known as...

..."ghouls."

Stop the car.

Huh? You wanna get out here?

I'm a ghoul investigator.

When you don't wash up well, others can smell it on you.

The stench of blood.

His kagune...

Huh?

A quinque, huh?

His rating is A.

No, B. He's not Torso.

You're disarmed, human!

I've got you. There's no escape.

Let me feed on you!

Hey, Urie. Whassup?

Would you be more careful?

Attack the ghoul and not me, Shirazu.

He's crampin' my style.

Oh, sorry!

But why didn't you use your quinque?

Ya break it? Aw, c'mon, don't be mad.

Throw me a bone here, Captain.

You'd better watch your back.

Huh?

Rest in peace, Third Class.

He, he, he.

Huh?

Bad move.

What? How'd you--?

Wait. You're ghouls?

We are Quinx.

We use your kind's abilities.

Y'know, this is all thanks to me.

Don't be ridiculous.

I'm the one who smoked this ghoul out.

Yeah, okay,

but it's all about the degree of contribution.

You were just following me.

I don't see how that's contributing.

Let's get real. If it weren't for me,

that last strike never would've happened.

Don't you ever shut up?

Never drop your guard.

It turns out the ghoul

that Second Class Investigator Urie from Mado Squad

came upon yesterday was not Torso.

Speaking of, may I remind you that Torso is our case.

I think it would be best for Mado Squad

to focus on other investigations.

While we're on the subject,

correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't your squad

recently spend several days investigating reports

of a ghoul howling only to find out it was just a stray dog?

Yes, sir. That was rough.

Talk about a letdown, huh?

It's nothing to laugh about, Sasaki.

These men of yours, the "Quinx" bunch,

have done nothing but eat through their budget.

And they've done so without showing

any signs of improvement.

Well, they're trying--

It's bad enough that your kind

are involved in our investigations

in the first place.

I mean, are you human? Are you ghouls?

Who knows?

Would you care to explain

why you neglected to finish off that taxi driver yesterday?

There was no reason for you

to let a good-for-nothing ghoul like that live.

But, sir.

Don't tell me that you're starting to feel

sympathetic toward them? I shouldn't be surprised.

I mean, when it comes down to it, you yourself--

Investigator Shimoguchi.

Let's not forget, it's my duty to train this squad.

Therefore, I will be the one to reprimand them.

Fine.

But I find your "training" lacking, Investigator Mado.

It concerns me because I'm heading the Torso case.

Yes, I know,

and your investigation is moving at a snail's pace.

I assumed you were smart enough to realize

that they were throwing you a lifeline.

How dare you insult me!

That's enough, Shimoguchi.

You too, Mado. Let's get back on topic.

Now, regarding Torso, I'd like the Shimoguchi

and Mado Squads to conduct the investigation

as a joint operation.

Meanwhile, the Hirako Squad

will continue our pursuit of Orochi.

This concludes our meeting.

You can't be merciful when you're fighting.

If you're not careful,

your kindness will be the death of you.

Remember, you're their mentor-- they look to you for guidance.

Your leniency is starting to influence the Quinxes.

Stop protecting the ghouls.

Do it again, and you'll get another Mado Punch to the gut.

I'll keep that in mind.

In any case,

we'll catch Torso before Shimoguchi's squad.

And perhaps Orochi.

Special Investigator Arima expects a lot from you.

I won't let him down.

The Quinx Project.

Creating warriors who would surpass Kisho Arima.

You! You're Orochi, aren't you?

Are you kidding?

Is that really what they're calling me?

But you're a ghoul!

Why're you comin' after us?

I don't have to explain myself to some schmuck

who's about to die.

Now tell me, you happen to know a ghoul named Torso?

What? No, I don't! I swear!

What a shame.

In that case, I guess this is goodbye.

Why're you bein' such a jerk, Captain?

We're s'posed to be a team, remember?

You don't wanna piss off Mr. Sass, do ya?

He's the one who gave the order.

I have no intention of serving under

First Class Sasaki for long.

I'm working towards a promotion, and then I'm going to S3.

"S3"? I've never heard of it.

And you don't need to, Third Class.

I'll try to be pleasant,

just don't do anything to slow me down.

Hm? Now wait just a minute.

You've got no business ordering me around.

You wanna have this out, right here?

I'm the Captain, I have every right to give you orders.

Fine, if that's what you want.

You guys are lookin' for a ghoul

who goes by "Torso," right?

Got some information for ya.

I would've thought that

you'd be used to this by now, Mutsuki.

Yeah, yeah, I'm hopeless, I know.

Ugh. I can't help it.

The sight of blood makes me sick.

Have you been able to produce your kagune?

I've tried. No luck.

I see. So, how's the Quinx Squad?

Same as always.

Everybody's doin' their own thing.

I figured as much.

No one bothers to come in for their regular check-ups

except you and Urie.

I'll do my best to persuade the others.

I appreciate it.

It doesn't matter what I say. They're not gonna listen to me.

Miss Chie Hori. You're 24?

Mm-hm! I take pictures and sell 'em,

then I trade in the information I gather.

Pretty smart, huh?

Yeah, I guess.

What kind of information do you have on Torso?

A pic from the site of one of his predations.

It's not free though.

How much do you want for it?

One million.

What?

Or... a personal item from Haise Sasaki.

She won't give us the rest of the information

until we deliver her payment.

Let's tell Mr. Sass and ask him for his underwear.

No? But why not?

Let me put it this way.

You're desperate for money, aren't you, Third Class?

What's that got to do with it?

I know Investigator Sasaki's our mentor,

but if we report to him,

he's going to make catching Torso a squad mission.

And if we're successful,

everyone will get the glory for our work.

Don't'cha think you might be overreacting--

You don't get it, do you?

It'd be really easy for Sasaki to take full credit.

It all just depends on how he chooses

to report back to the higher-ups.

What the hell? That's not fair!

You're damn right it's not fair.

You wanna make more money, right?

Well, the fastest way is to get promoted quickly.

And to move up, you need to distinguish yourself.

Okay, but how do I do that?

By working alone.

Show the higher ups you're not just a member of a squad--

you're damn good on your own.

The sooner you do that, the closer you'll get to your goal.

Fine, I'll do it.

If that's what it takes.