Delving into the Tokyo Ghoul universe, Tokyo Ghoul: Past unveils tales predating the original manga series. Before the chaos of the steel frame tragedy in the 20th Ward, rumors swirled about Ghouls prowling Tokyo, hunting with precision. This novel chronicles the era preceding the manga's inception—a period when Kaneki embraced humanity, the Kirishima clan resided under one roof, and Rize savored her meals.