: J. Michael Tatum’s performance as the Gourmet is a highlight as he breaks down emotionally while trying to prevent Kaneki from entering the "suicide mission".
: Manager Yoshimura finally takes his full ghoul form as the Owl to fend off the primary CCG force led by Yukinori Shinohara and Iwao Kuroiwa.
Episode 9 of Tokyo Ghoul √A (Root A), titled serves as the explosive kickoff to the "Anteiku Raid" arc. In this episode, the CCG launches a full-scale extermination mission against the Anteiku coffee shop, having identified its manager, Yoshimura, as the legendary One-Eyed Owl. Key Plot Points
: The episode begins with the CCG surrounding the 20th Ward. Significant emotional weight is given to the investigators as they write their final wills before the high-stakes battle, particularly the young and anxious Seidou Takizawa.
Reviewers frequently cite this episode as one of the strongest in the Root A series due to its high animation quality and the surprising depth given to side characters like Koma and Irimi. The transition from the "comical" versions of these characters to their legendary, "badass" gang-leader personas is a fan-favorite moment.
The English dub is often praised for its performance in this episode, particularly during the more intense character moments: