TOKYO REVENGERS ANIME REVIEW

 

Tokyo Revengers is an anime about a guy named Takemichi Hanagaki, he is 26 years old and living in a small apartment, he hates his job, and has only ever had one girlfriend. He use to be in a gang until he left during middle school due to being bullied by a stronger gang that took over his school. Since then Takemichi Hanagakirealized he ran away from his past and was given the opportunity to travel back in time.

During his adventure in the past, he meets up with his girlfriend Hinata’s brother Naoto and tells him that his sister will die 12 years in the future. Because of this Naoto decides to become a cop and save her, and so does Takemichi.

The great thing about this anime is that when he goes back in time, he actually is able to come back to the present day. Each day spent in the past is a day spent in the present time but his body is in a state of suspended animation. Due to facing his past bullies and never backing down despite getting his ass handed to him over and over again, he gains respect and

friendship of the leader of the Tokyo Manji Gang Manjirō Sano!

When coming back to the present small things start to change and gradually his actions in the past ripple into the present. The anime has a great cast of characters each with a unique set of morals and life decisions. Without giving too much away the main goal of the character is to write his wrongs from his past, to maintain his relationship with his girlfriend, and to save her from her present fate. Takemichi’s goal is to save the Tokyo Manji Gang!

5 HEARTS OUT OF 5

ART STYLE AND ORIGINAL FACTORS

The art style for Tokyo Revengers is modern, clean, and very realistic. During fight scenes, you feel the character’s pain and during times of sadness, it’s almost like you are watching a friend cry. The anime focuses on light tones and bright colors that contrast its dark humor and also at times intense story.

All of the characters are very well-fleshed out and have unique backstories. The main character especially is such a good protagonist because you really care for him and his life, he’s the ultimate underdog.

*My only complaint is that I wish the anime had the main character go back in time and learn to protect himself even just a little because he is always getting his ass kicked, watching it makes me feel so bad for him. Also, the ending was way too much of a cliffhanger to the point that it makes you mad the way they ended it because it’s at such a good part.