Tokyo Revengers
Time-traveling delinquent fights to prevent gang tragedies.
About Tokyo Revengers
Released: 2021
Platform: Hulu
Rating: TVMA
Run time: 24m
Cast
Yuki Shin, Azumi Waki, Ryota Ohsaka, Yu Hayashi, Tatsuhisa Suzuki
About Tokyo Revengers
Tokyo Revengers is an anime series adapted from the manga series of the same name. Its plot is centered on Takemichi Hanagaki, an unemployed man who's hit a low point in life. After a tragic incident involving his ex-girlfriend, Hanagaki is transported 12 years into the past—where he was still dating her. Given a chance to rewrite the future, Hanagaki tries to save her and their friends from their fated demise.
Making / Production
The TV Series is produced by LIDENFILMS and directed by Koichi Hatsumi. The Series composition is handled by Yasuyuki Muto and the character designs are by Keiko Ohta and Satohiko Sano. It premiered in Japan in April 2021 and is set for a complete run of 24 episodes.
Actors
- Yuki Shin as Takemichi Hanagaki. Shin brought the character to life with voice acting that portrayed Takemichi's pure intentions and relentless spirit.
- Ajima Kazuya as Naoto Tachibana. Kazuya gave justice to Naoto’s role with his calm and composed voice, perfectly fitting the detective facet of the character.
- Yuka Nukui as Hinata Tachibana. Nukui excellently portrayed Hinata's innocence and love for Takemichi through her voice acting.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The series is originally a popular manga series with more than 14 million copies in circulation.
- It is considered one of the best "time-leap" themed anime.
- The series takes inspiration from real-life Japanese biker gang culture.
Quotes
- "I want to become a person who can be proud of themselves." – Takemichi
- "Even if it’s the future, it doesn’t mean it’s decided." – Naoto
Music, Soundtrack
- Opening Theme: "Cry Baby" by Official HIGE DANDism
- Ending Theme: "Koko de Iki o shite" by eill
About Tokyo Revengers
A troubled youth travels back in time to protect his friends from a tragic, violent future in the gripping anime, Tokyo Revengers.