What Happened At The End Of Tokyo Ghoul
So, About That Tokyo Ghoul Ending...
Okay, let's be real. We need to talk about the end of Tokyo Ghoul. Remember that feeling of, "Wait, what just happened?" Yeah, me too.
The Great Ghoul Gestation (Or Something)
So, Kaneki goes Super Saiyan Ghoul Dragon. He faces off against Dragon. Big, explodey stuff happens. Seriously, there's a lot of screaming and destruction.
Then, suddenly, everyone's friends! I mean, not everyone. But a lot of people. Was there a peace treaty I missed?
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It’s like, "Oh, we were going to destroy the world, but now we're having tea and crumpets." Just kidding about the crumpets, of course!
My Unpopular Opinion?
Here it comes. Buckle up. I think the ending was...rushed. Don't get me wrong, I adore Tokyo Ghoul, but the final arc felt like the mangaka was on a deadline.
It was like they had a checklist: Hero must win. Villain must (sort of) be redeemed. Everyone must live happily ever after. (ish)
And they just ticked those boxes super fast. Like they were playing a speedrun of the entire series. Is that just me?
Suddenly, It's a Rom-Com
Then there's the romance. Kaneki and Touka. Cute, right? But also...sudden? I needed more buildup!
One minute they're fighting for their lives, the next they're married with a kid. I mean, good for them. But what?!
I’m all for a happy ending. But maybe a few more chapters of dating wouldn't have hurt. Slow burn, people! Slow burn!
Dragon: Friend or Foe?
And what even was Dragon? I'm still not entirely sure. It was a giant, rampaging ghoul thingy. Okay, got it.
But where did it come from? What was its motivation? Besides, you know, destroying everything. I just think we're missing some pieces.
Maybe I need to re-read the entire series. Or maybe Dragon is just one of those things we're not meant to understand. Existential Ghoul Dragon, perhaps?
The Power of Friendship (And Ghoul Powers)
The ending leaned heavily on the power of friendship. Which is great. But sometimes, friendship can't defeat giant monsters, you know?
It felt a little too convenient. Like everyone suddenly realized they had been on the wrong side all along. And that hugs can solve everything.
Look, I love a good group hug as much as the next person. But I prefer my world-saving to be a little less...sappy.
So, Was it Good? Was it Bad?
Okay, so maybe I'm being a little harsh. The ending wasn't terrible. It just wasn't as amazing as the rest of the series. In my humble opinion!
It wrapped things up, gave us some closure (sort of), and showed us that even ghouls can find happiness. That's something, right?
Ultimately, Tokyo Ghoul will always hold a special place in my heart. Even if the ending made me scratch my head a little. Or a lot.
