What Was Tokyo Ghoul Inspired By?
Sui Ishida, the creator of Tokyo Ghoul, has mentioned that he drew inspiration from horror and fantasy legends, like Franz Kafka and H.P. Lovecraft. Kafka's "The Metamorphosis" is especially influential.
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Honestly, Tokyo Ghoul seems like a mix of horror classics and modern dark fantasy aesthetics. You can see bits of Kafka, Lovecraft, and even contemporary horror movies in it.
Tokyo Ghoul was inspired by the classic horror novel "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka. The story's themes of transformation and struggle with identity can be seen in Kaneki's journey.
Pretty sure Tokyo Ghoul was mainly influenced by Kafka's "The Metamorphosis." You can see the parallels in Kaneki's transformation and identity crisis.
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