Tokyo Ghoul: re (2018): Season 1, Episode 1 - Those Who Hunt: START - full transcript

[sirens blaring]

[NARRATOR]
They blend into the crowd

and feed on human flesh.

[NARRATOR] While they may
have human forms...

[NARRATOR] ...they couldn't
be any more different.

[NARRATOR]
These creatures are known as...

[NARRATOR]
..."ghouls."

Stop the car.

[TAXI DRIVER]
Huh? You wanna get out here?

[URIE]
I'm a ghoul investigator.

When you don't wash up well,
others can smell it on you.



The stench of blood.

[TAXI DRIVER gasps]

[URIE]
His kagune...

Huh?

A quinque, huh?

[yells]

[URIE]
His rating is A.

No, B. He's not Torso.

You're disarmed, human!

I've got you. There's no escape.

[TAXI DRIVER]
Let me feed on you!

[SHIRAZU]
Hey, Urie. Whassup?

Would you be more careful?

Attack the ghoul
and not me, Shirazu.



[URIE]
He's crampin' my style.

Oh, sorry!

But why didn't you
use your quinque?

Ya break it? Aw,
c'mon, don't be mad.

Throw me a bone here, Captain.

You'd better watch your back.

[SHIRAZU]
Huh?

[URIE]
Rest in peace, Third Class.

[TAXI DRIVER]
He, he, he.

Huh?

Bad move.

What? How'd you--?

Wait. You're ghouls?

[URIE]
We are Quinx.

[screams]

[URIE]
We use your kind's abilities.

[screaming]

[SHIRAZU] Y'know, this is
all thanks to me.

[URIE]
Don't be ridiculous.

I'm the one who
smoked this ghoul out.

Yeah, okay,

but it's all about the
degree of contribution.

You were just following me.

I don't see how
that's contributing.

[SHIRAZU] Let's get real.
If it weren't for me,

that last strike never
would've happened.

[URIE]
Don't you ever shut up?

Never drop your guard.

[SHIMOGUCHI]
It turns out the ghoul

that Second Class Investigator
Urie from Mado Squad

came upon yesterday
was not Torso.

Speaking of, may I remind
you that Torso is our case.

I think it would be
best for Mado Squad

to focus on other
investigations.

While we're on the subject,

correct me if I'm wrong,
but didn't your squad

recently spend several days
investigating reports

of a ghoul howling only to find
out it was just a stray dog?

[HAISE]
Yes, sir. That was rough.

Talk about a letdown, huh?

[SHIMOGUCHI] It's nothing
to laugh about, Sasaki.

[SHIMOGUCHI] These men of
yours, the "Quinx" bunch,

have done nothing but
eat through their budget.

And they've done so
without showing

any signs of improvement.

[HAISE]
Well, they're trying--

[SHIMOGUCHI]
It's bad enough that your kind

are involved in
our investigations

in the first place.

I mean, are you human?
Are you ghouls?

Who knows?

Would you care to explain

why you neglected to finish off
that taxi driver yesterday?

There was no reason for you

to let a good-for-nothing
ghoul like that live.

But, sir.

[SHIMOGUCHI] Don't tell me
that you're starting to feel

sympathetic toward them?
I shouldn't be surprised.

I mean, when it comes
down to it, you yourself--

Investigator Shimoguchi.

Let's not forget, it's my
duty to train this squad.

Therefore, I will be
the one to reprimand them.

[SHIMOGUCHI]
Fine.

But I find your "training"
lacking, Investigator Mado.

It concerns me because
I'm heading the Torso case.

Yes, I know,

and your investigation
is moving at a snail's pace.

I assumed you were
smart enough to realize

that they were throwing
you a lifeline.

How dare you insult me!

[HIRAKO]
That's enough, Shimoguchi.

You too, Mado.
Let's get back on topic.

Now, regarding Torso,
I'd like the Shimoguchi

and Mado Squads to conduct
the investigation

as a joint operation.

Meanwhile, the Hirako Squad

will continue our
pursuit of Orochi.

This concludes our meeting.

[HAISE grunts]

[AKIRA] You can't be merciful
when you're fighting.

If you're not careful,

your kindness will
be the death of you.

Remember, you're their mentor--
they look to you for guidance.

Your leniency is starting
to influence the Quinxes.

Stop protecting the ghouls.

Do it again, and you'll get
another Mado Punch to the gut.

I'll keep that in mind.

In any case,

we'll catch Torso before
Shimoguchi's squad.

And perhaps Orochi.

Special Investigator Arima
expects a lot from you.

I won't let him down.

[AKIRA]
The Quinx Project.

Creating warriors who
would surpass Kisho Arima.

[AOGIRI SOLDIER gasps]
You! You're Orochi, aren't you?

[OROCHI]
Are you kidding?

Is that really what
they're calling me?

[AOGIRI SOLDIER]
But you're a ghoul!

Why're you comin' after us?

[OROCHI] I don't have to
explain myself to some schmuck

who's about to die.

Now tell me, you happen
to know a ghoul named Torso?

[AOGIRI SOLDIER]
What? No, I don't! I swear!

What a shame.

In that case, I guess
this is goodbye.

[AOGIRI SOLDIER screams]

Why're you bein'
such a jerk, Captain?

We're s'posed to be
a team, remember?

You don't wanna piss
off Mr. Sass, do ya?

He's the one who gave the order.

[URIE] I have no
intention of serving under

First Class Sasaki for long.

I'm working towards a promotion,
and then I'm going to S3.

"S3"? I've never heard of it.

And you don't need
to, Third Class.

I'll try to be pleasant,

just don't do anything
to slow me down.

[SHIRAZU]
Hm? Now wait just a minute.

You've got no business
ordering me around.

You wanna have this
out, right here?

[URIE] I'm the Captain, I have
every right to give you orders.

Fine, if that's what you want.

[camera shutter clicks]

[BOTH gasp]

[CHIE]
You guys are lookin' for a ghoul

who goes by "Torso," right?

Got some information for ya.

[MUTSUKI grunts]

[SHIBA]
I would've thought that

you'd be used to this
by now, Mutsuki.

Yeah, yeah, I'm
hopeless, I know.

Ugh. I can't help it.

The sight of blood
makes me sick.

[SHIBA] Have you been able
to produce your kagune?

I've tried. No luck.

[SHIBA] I see. So,
how's the Quinx Squad?

Same as always.

Everybody's doin'
their own thing.

I figured as much.

No one bothers to come in
for their regular check-ups

except you and Urie.

I'll do my best to
persuade the others.

[SHIBA]
I appreciate it.

It doesn't matter what I say.
They're not gonna listen to me.

[URIE]
Miss Chie Hori. You're 24?

[CHIE] Mm-hm! I take
pictures and sell 'em,

then I trade in the
information I gather.

Pretty smart, huh?

Yeah, I guess.

What kind of information
do you have on Torso?

[CHIE] A pic from the site
of one of his predations.

It's not free though.

[URIE]
How much do you want for it?

[CHIE]
One million.

What?

[CHIE] Or... a personal
item from Haise Sasaki.

[URIE] She won't give us
the rest of the information

until we deliver her payment.

[SHIRAZU] Let's tell Mr. Sass
and ask him for his underwear.

No? But why not?

Let me put it this way.

You're desperate for money,
aren't you, Third Class?

What's that got to do with it?

I know Investigator
Sasaki's our mentor,

but if we report to him,

he's going to make catching
Torso a squad mission.

And if we're successful,

everyone will get
the glory for our work.

[SHIRAZU] Don't'cha think
you might be overreacting--

You don't get it, do you?

It'd be really easy for
Sasaki to take full credit.

It all just depends
on how he chooses

to report back
to the higher-ups.

[gasps] What the hell?
That's not fair!

[URIE]
You're damn right it's not fair.

You wanna make
more money, right?

Well, the fastest way is
to get promoted quickly.

And to move up, you need
to distinguish yourself.

Okay, but how do I do that?

[URIE]
By working alone.

Show the higher ups you're
not just a member of a squad--

you're damn good on your own.

The sooner you do that, the
closer you'll get to your goal.

Fine, I'll do it.

If that's what it takes.

I'm not gonna let Mr. Sass--
I mean, Sasaki--stand in my way!

Terrific.

[URIE]
That was almost too easy. Idiot!

[HAISE]
Where are Urie and Shirazu?

[MUTSUKI] Uh... They went
looking for Torso.

[HAISE] Out acting on
their own again, huh?

What about Saiko?

[MUTSUKI] She's in her room,
probably playing some game.

[HAISE]
Jeez.

Hey, Saiko! Dinner's ready!

[SAIKO]
Okay.

Thanks for cooking for us.

[HAISE]
No problem. Dig in.

[MUTSUKI]
It's delicious.

I'm glad to hear it.

[door opens]

[HAISE] Welcome back.
Dinner's ready if you--

I don't want any.

Uh...

Uh. Urie? Listen,
about the investigation...

[URIE]
Don't concern yourself.

We're perfectly capable
of handling the Torso case.

All I need you to do is
reimburse those receipts.

[door slams]

[sighs]

[HAISE] They're gonna insist
on solo investigations

to the bitter end.

Okay, fine.

Looks like I need to
teach them a lesson

and show them Haise
Sasaki means business.

Are you okay?

Let's do it, Mutsuki!

We're gonna find Torso
and rein him in!

We'll beat Urie and
Shirazu to him!

Uh. Yes, sir!

[HAISE] I'll show those
young pups how it's done!

And Senior Investigator
Shimoguchi, too!

And then he'll never
underestimate me again!

[MUTSUKI]
Donato Porpora.

Commonly known as "the priest."

SS-rated.

If I remember correctly,

he's the one who fed on
the orphans in his care.

[DONATO]
I see you've brought a newcomer

with you today, Haise.

Well, aren't you a
tasty-looking treat?

This is the first time
I've ever met a Quinx.

If I got my hands on you,
I'd slice your belly wide open.

Then I'd take out all the guts
that come spilling out of you

and stuff them into my mouth.

But enough of that.

May I ask what brings you here?

I need your help.

We're looking for a
ghoul called "Torso."

His predation sites are
spread out over a wide area.

His victims have
all been female.

As his name implies,

he only takes the torsos
of his victims.

Fascinating.

He certainly knows what
he likes, doesn't he?

He's fed all over the city.

He must be using a car
to perpetrate his crimes.

Yes.

I can't help but wonder
why his predation sites

are so spread out.

Perhaps he's attempting
to keep himself

from being identified.

If so, he's probably incognito
and doing whatever he can

to blend in with human society.

To cover so much ground,

he must be quite familiar
with the roads.

Like a taxi driver.

[BOTH gasp]

[HAISE]
Urie had figured that out.

[HINAMI] I have a message
from Aogiri Tree, Mr. Torso.

[TORSO]
And what is it?

You're eating too much.

The doves have noticed, and
they have their eyes on you.

The CCG, huh?

I don't suppose
that you're familiar

with the term "Quinx," are you?

No, why?

[HINAMI] You need to be aware
of the danger you're facing.

Quinx are humans who've been
given the powers of ghouls.

You should be extra careful.

[HINAMI]
"Quinx," huh?

The way they're described
reminds me of Big Brother.

[SHIRAZU]
Mr. Sass's underpants!

[CHIE]
Sniff, sniff.

Don't worry, they're clean.

I made sure to grab you a
pair fresh from the laundry.

[CHIE]
Thanks! In return, here's this.

[SHIRAZU]
What is it?

[CHIE]
It's a photo that was left

near one of the crime scenes.

It shows the victim, see?

I've got a feeling this
Torso guy took it.

Hear me out.

That film's special.

It comes from overseas and
there are only a handful

of places you can
get it around here.

And this is the
face of a customer

who buys that kind
of film in bulk.

He's Karao Saeki.

Guess what he does?

[sighs]

[HAISE] Some had appendectomies,
others C-sections,

others suffered
various injuries.

One thing our victims
have in common

is that they all have
scars on their torsos.

Very interesting, but he
had no way of knowing

that about the women
before he attacked them.

[HAISE]
Look at this.

[HAISE] Torso's predation
sites center on the hospitals

his victims visited, and then
radiate outward from there.

I think we should split up
and check the hospitals.

But promise me that if
you see anyone suspicious,

you won't make a move
until I get there.

[MUTSUKI] Guess I've gotta
do this the hard way.

[MUTSUKI gasps]

'Scuse me, ma'am!
I'm in a hurry.

[SHIRAZU] Man, it's wall-to-wall
taxis in the city!

Yeah.

[URIE] Shut up and keep
your eyes peeled, dumbass.

--[phone rings]
--[gasps]

[URIE] Whoa, Mutsuki's
made contact with Torso?

Huh? Where is he?

Make a U-turn!

[TORSO]
Pardon me.

[TORSO] I don't mean to pry.
But which are you?

Step on it, Shirazu!

Any faster and I'll
be breakin' the law!

[URIE]
Just do it!

[groans] Idiot! You think
you can attack me?

You're a dove!

[yelps]

[TORSO] What the hell's
wrong with you? Fight back!

You're too nice
for your own good!

[panting]

That's the right cab number.

No doubt about it! It's Torso!

Get back here!

Why the hell is this
happening to me?

And why today, damn it?

I don't even have
my mask with me!

[URIE] Your kagune! Use it
to blow out his tires!

[SHIRAZU]
Fine, but if I miss,

I don't want any grief from you!

[URIE]
You suck at this.

What'd I tell you?
I can't hit 'em!

I should kick you off.

[POLICEMAN A] You, on the
motorbike, pull over, now!

[POLICEMAN B]
They're in pursuit of a ghoul?

Then let's help them out!

[POLICEMAN A] Attention,
taxi driver! Pull over--

[gasps]

What a dick!

[gasps]

[TORSO grunts]

A road block?

[URIE]
It's gotta be Sasaki!

[TORSO yells]

You're easier to hit when
you're standing still!

[TORSO yells]

[INVESTIGATOR A]
So, those are the Quinx guys.

They look more like
ghouls than humans.

I doubt they have
any humanity left in them.

[MUTSUKI]
I have to help them fight.

[URIE grunts]

[MUTSUKI] Come on, come on,
come on, come on!

I need you right now, kagune!

I can't do it.

They've mastered their kagunes,
but I can't even unleash mine.

You see how fast he regenerates?

Yeah, just keep attacking.

We've no choice.
We need to arrest him--

[crash]

[OROCHI] That's not
happening. Sorry, boys.

[OROCHI]
I've heard about you.

You're called "Quinxes," right?

And you use kagunes?

What the--?

The S-rated... Orochi!

Whoa, he is?

[OROCHI]
Damn doves.

They're willing
to do some pretty

sickening stuff for power.

They're no better than Aogiri.

I'm disgusted yet curious.

Let's see what you can do!

[sputters]

[OROCHI]
Nice try, dove,

but you won't get
any mercy from me.

[OROCHI] What the hell
was that? A popgun?

It didn't even scratch him!

[yells]

[URIE grunts]

[URIE]
My kagune.

[OROCHI] I knew it. You're
nothing but pale imitations.

[MUTSUKI] Urie and Shirazu
can't take him on their own.

[MUTSUKI] I'll fight! But
there's no way I can defeat him.

[OROCHI] Interesting.
You're one of them, too?

Might as well get you
outta the way first.

[SHIRAZU yells]

Point-blank Bomber!

Run away! Hurry, Toru!

[SHIRAZU grunts]

[OROCHI] Is this really
the best you can do?

You pest!

[SHIRAZU screams]

[SHIRAZU]
I'm runnin' out of juice.

I can't take much
more of this, you guys.

I think it's time to retreat!

[URIE]
Retreat?

[KUROIWA]
I'm sorry, Kuki.

The captain ordered a
retreat, so the S3 Squad

followed his orders,
and left him to fight.

I'm sorry.

We did everything we could
to protect your father.

I won't retreat!

[SHIRAZU]
Are you insane?

What the hell are you doing?

[URIE] Feeding on my own flesh
to activate my kagune!

[BOTH gasp]

[URIE]
Promotion, promotion, promotion,

promotion, promotion!

[OROCHI]
Disgusting. Time to end this.

Mr. Sass!

Where'd he come from?

[OROCHI]
And who might you be?

Lemme guess, king
of the imitations?

[OROCHI]
There's something about him.

Leave my men alone!

[yells]

[OROCHI]
Keep comin' at me like that,

and you'll get hurt!

[OROCHI]
No pushback at all.

I coulda kicked
right through you.

You're as weak as them.

[gasps]

Are you okay?

[HAISE]
Don't worry about me, retreat!

But, Teach!

[HAISE]
I gave you an order!

[OROCHI]
It's too late!

[HAISE, MUTSUKI,
URIE, SHIRAZU scream]

[HAISE]
He's strong.

I haven't faced a ghoul
like him in a while.

[KANEKI]
You're weak, Haise.

[gasps]

[KANEKI] You've gotta
do something, and fast,

or he's gonna kill your men.

You can't keep
anyone safe, can you?

Turn around, Haise. Look at me.

Don't turn your
back on a friend.

You know that you need me.

Do it. Accept me as part of you.

C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon--

I don't need you! I won't
let you swallow me up.

Mutsuki. Contact Akira! Hurry!

[HAISE]
Akira... Arima...

Give me courage!

[clock ticking]

[KANEKI]
Haise. Haise!

[URIE]
Don't get your hopes up!

[HAISE] You heard the order.
Follow it.

I should warn you,
you're much better off

not knowing anything about me.

[OROCHI]
If you keep this up,

--you're gonna kill me.
--[HAISE] It was hard realizing

that I'd lost so much.

But it doens't matter,
I'm happy where I am.

[MUTSUKI]
":re"?

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