The primary mission involves hunting a ghoul known as , a serial killer who targets women with scarred bodies. The tension builds as Urie and Shirazu break protocol to track the killer on their own, eventually leading to a confrontation with a much more dangerous threat: Serpent , a powerful ghoul whose identity hints at familiar faces from the past. The Dub Experience
The episode centers on the introduction of the , an experimental unit of investigators who have undergone surgery to gain ghoul abilities (specifically Kagune) while remaining human. Haise is their mentor, acting as a father figure to a group of unruly recruits: Kuki Urie: The ambitious, cold squad leader. Ginshi Shirazu: The brash, money-driven delinquent. Tokyo Ghoul:re (Dub) Episode 1
The premiere episode of , titled "START: Those Who Hunt," introduces a jarring shift in the series' status quo. Set two years after the devastating raid on Anteiku, the story moves away from Kaneki Ken’s perspective and follows Haise Sasaki , a Rank 1 Investigator at the CCG. The Quinx Squad The primary mission involves hunting a ghoul known
The English dub sees the return of as Haise Sasaki. Tindle does an excellent job of differentiating Haise from the tortured Kaneki of previous seasons; Haise is softer, more polite, and genuinely tries to maintain a sense of optimism, though he is plagued by "ghosts" of his past self whispering in his mind. The chemistry between the Quinx members—particularly the bickering between Shirazu and Urie—is a highlight of the voice acting, adding a layer of dark comedy to the otherwise grim setting. Themes and Atmosphere Haise is their mentor, acting as a father