Crunchyroll, in collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, is set to bring a special cinematic experience to fans across the United States with “Sink Your Teeth: A Tokyo Ghoul Celebration.” This one-day-only event will screen select episodes from the first season of the popular horror anime in U.S. theaters on July 21, 2025.
A Return to the Ghoul World on the Big Screen
Fans of Tokyo Ghoul will have a unique opportunity to revisit the dark and thrilling beginnings of Ken Kaneki’s journey. The theatrical presentation will feature a compilation film comprising six pivotal episodes from Season 1: Episodes 1, 5, 8, 10, 11, and 12. This curated selection aims to highlight key narrative points and dramatic transformations from the initial arc of the series.
The compiled film boasts a runtime of 147 minutes, equivalent to approximately two hours and twenty-six minutes, providing a comprehensive dive into the early events that shape protagonist Ken Kaneki’s fate. For this special event, the screening will be available in English dub, making it accessible to a wide audience.
The Story of a Half-Ghoul
Tokyo Ghoul, based on the manga by Sui Ishida and directed by Shuhei Morita, delves into a world where mysterious creatures known as ghouls coexist with humans, surviving by consuming human flesh. The story centers on Ken Kaneki, a quiet college student whose life takes a horrifying turn after a date with the enigmatic Rize leads to a life-saving operation that transforms him into a human-ghoul hybrid. He finds himself caught between two warring societies, struggling to find his place in a world where survival often means hunting or being hunted.
This theatrical celebration offers both long-time enthusiasts and newcomers a chance to experience the series’ intense atmosphere and compelling narrative on the big screen.
Tickets and Availability
Tickets for “Sink Your Teeth: A Tokyo Ghoul Celebration” are currently on sale through Fandango and other online ticketing platforms, as well as directly from participating cinemas. Given that it is a limited, one-night-only event, fans are encouraged to secure their tickets promptly.
While this special screening offers a condensed cinematic experience of Season 1, all three seasons of Tokyo Ghoul, along with Tokyo Ghoul √A and Tokyo Ghoul:re, are available for streaming on Crunchyroll. This event marks another instance of Crunchyroll bringing popular anime titles to theatrical audiences, following a growing trend of cinematic releases for beloved series.
