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The plot: The main character, Takemichi Hanagaki, is a 26-year-old who is unhappy with his life and learns that the girl he dated in high school, Hinata Tachibana, was murdered by a gang called the Tokyo Manji Gang. Although the past with Hinata seems distant, the news of her death affects Takemichi. Soon after, he experiences a phenomenon that allows him to travel backwards in time, back to high school, giving him the chance to rescue Hinata and change the future.
Main characters:
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Takemichi Hanagaki: The main character of the series, who travels back in time to save Hinata and improve his life.
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Hinata Tachibana: The girl Takemichi dated in high school. Her death is the key moment that motivates Takemichi to travel back in time.
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Manjiro Sano (Mikey): Leader of the Tokyo Manji Gang. He is a key figure in Takemichi's life.
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Ken Ryuguji (Draken): Tokyo Manji Gang vice president and close friend of Mikey.
Adaptations: "Tokyo Revengers" has been adapted into several different forms of media:
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Anime: The anime series was announced in 2020 and began airing in April 2021. The anime has gained popularity both in Japan and around the world.
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Live-Action Film: The live-action film was announced in 2020 and was released in Japan in July 2021.
Topics: The series covers a variety of topics such as time travel, love, violence, gangs and the quest to change one's life. It is a mix of drama, action and supernatural elements, which together create an exciting and engaging description.
Trivia
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Author's Inspirations: Ken Wakui, the creator of "Tokyo Revengers," was clearly inspired by various elements of Japanese culture, including movies, manga and actual street gangs, to create the world depicted in the series.
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Popularity in Japan: The "Tokyo Revengers" manga has become extremely popular in Japan, often topping manga sales lists.
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The Phenomenon of Time: Takemichi, the main character, travels back in time through physical contact with others, a unique approach to time travel that differs from the traditional ways presented in other media.
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Real Places: Many of the locations shown in "Tokyo Revengers" are based on real places in Tokyo.
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Name Gang: The name of the gang in the series, "Tokyo Manji Gang," is inspired by the manji, a symbol used in Buddhism and Hinduism. However, this can lead to confusion, as the manji symbol is very similar to the swastika, as has been noted by some fans.
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Film Adaptations: In addition to the anime adaptation, "Tokyo Revengers" also lived to see a live-action film adaptation.
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Hair Change: In the series, characters often change hairstyles and hair colors, which is often used as a symbol of character change and character development.
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Character Motivations: Each character in "Tokyo Revengers" has clearly defined motivations and past, which gives depth and realism to the characters.
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Other Author Works: Ken Wakui, the creator of "Tokyo Revengers," is also the author of other popular manga, such as "Shinjuku Swan."
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Differences in Adaptation: Although the anime is a fairly faithful representation of the manga, there are some differences, such as the removal or alteration of some scenes in the anime, which is fairly typical of anime adaptations.