As the 10th episode of the first season, it leads directly into the "Aogiri Tree Arc" finale.
undergoes a traumatic physical assault that foreshadows his upcoming psychological transformation.
The situation at Anteiku turns violent when Ayato Kirishima (Touka's younger brother) and other Aogiri leaders arrive. Kaneki is brutally beaten and ultimately kidnapped by Aogiri because of his connection to Rize.
Aogiri members, led by the eccentric and powerful Banjo, arrive at the Anteiku cafe in the 20th Ward. Banjo is searching for Rize, only to realize that her organs were transplanted into Kaneki.
His appearance reveals a deep, aggressive rift within the Kirishima family as he displays contempt for his sister Touka and her peaceful lifestyle at Anteiku.
In response to the total siege of the 11th Ward Branch Office, the CCG organizes a massive counter-offensive. This episode also introduces the peculiar and skilled investigator Juuzou Suzuya. Key Character Moments
Watch the turning point of the season as Aogiri Tree makes their move:
The episode focuses on the "Aogiri Tree" organization's growing violence across Tokyo's wards, specifically targeting CCG investigators in the 11th Ward.