Hope everyone is well. Today I am here to share with you the disappointing story of my most anticipated series. Which I had high hopes for but it left me very disappointed. The name of the anime I am talking about is Tokyo Ghoul: Root A.
As a Tokyo Ghoul fan, I went into Season 2 (Tokyo Ghoul Root A) with high expectations. The first season gave us the thrills and intense battles, all of which were a treat. But unfortunately, Route A not only failed but completely fell by the wayside.
Story
Tokyo Ghoul Root A begins when Kaneki Ken changes after being brutally tortured. The once quiet, polite boy becomes a determined and broken person. His transformation takes him down a new and dark path, joining a violent ghoul organization called Aogiri Tree.
Kaneki's decision surprises his old friends. Everyone thinks he has lost his way, but in reality, he wants to increase his strength with only one goal: to protect his loved ones.
On the other hand, the government ghoul hunting organization called the Commission of Counter Ghoul begins their biggest campaign to destroy Aogiri Tree and their base. Many familiar faces are involved in the campaign, including Touka, Hinami, Amon, Juuzou, and many more.
This season shows Kaneki's inner conflict, his silence, and his disconnection from people. His pain, sacrifice, and attempts to find himself in a strange silence create the story of this season.
At the end, there is a huge battle between the Commission of Counter Ghoul and the Aogiri Tree, where many beloved characters are lost. Kaneki fights like a lone warrior, and the final scene where he walks away with his mentor Yoshimura on his shoulders was the most profound and emotional moment of the entire season.
My Review
What I expected
The continuation of Kaneki's transformation, further exploration into the ghost world, and complex psychological struggles that challenge our morality, essentially adding to the brilliance of Season 1, but also making it deeper and darker.
What I got
Route A decided to deviate from the manga. Characters made decisions without clear motivation and Kaneki barely spoke. Instead of showing his inner conflict, they just gave him blank stares and mysterious silences.
Even fan-favorite characters felt underused or ignored. The pacing was off and the big events lacked impact because they weren't given time to breathe.
What was still good
The animation was still there with some great fight scenes. Osterreich's Munu character was incredibly beautiful. Some moments hinted at what could have been.
Tokyo Ghoul had potential for Root A but lost it by trying to reinvent the story. It was disappointing for manga readers. It was confusing for anime fans. And for me, it was a missed opportunity to grow.
Let me know on the comment did you see it. Did it disappoint you like me or you enjoy it. Thanks you so much for reading. See you next :)
Translation: Google Translate
Pictures are from the website- IMDB
NOTE: All the content is mine otherwise noted.
