東京リベンジャーズ
"I'm not gonna let you die."
Tokyo Revengers - Characters & Cast
Character Analysis
Takemichi Hanagaki
Yuuki Shin
Motivation
Initially motivated by guilt and regret over Hinata's death, his drive evolves into a selfless desire to save all his friends, even those who have committed terrible crimes.
Character Arc
Starts as a cowardly "freeter" who apologizes for his very existence. Through the series, he transforms from a victim of circumstance into the moral pillar of the Tokyo Manji Gang. His growth isn't measured by fighting skill, but by his increased durability and refusal to back down from his mission to save Hinata and Mikey.
Manjiro 'Mikey' Sano
Yuu Hayashi
Motivation
Driven by the desire to create a "new era for delinquents" where they can have pride, but his internal darkness and the loss of his family members slowly hollow out this dream.
Character Arc
The charismatic founder of Toman who is plagued by "Dark Impulses." His arc is a downward spiral into isolation and despair across various timelines. He serves as the primary person Takemichi must save, representing the soul of the gang that is constantly at risk of being lost to grief and manipulation.
Ken 'Draken' Ryuguji
Tatsuhisa Suzuki
Motivation
Loyalty to Mikey and Toman; he views himself as the guardian of the gang's original values.
Character Arc
Draken acts as the logical anchor for Mikey's volatility. Throughout the series, he represents the "heart" of Toman, teaching the members that a true delinquent has a conscience. His survival in the past is the first major victory in Takemichi's quest to change the future.
Tetta Kisaki
Showtaro Morikubo
Motivation
A narcissistic obsession with becoming the top delinquent and winning Hinata's love through power, viewing Takemichi as a rival in a cosmic game.
Character Arc
The primary antagonist whose influence spans every timeline. He is a genius manipulator who uses others' weaknesses to climb the gang hierarchy. His arc reveals a deep-seated obsession with Takemichi and Hinata, positioning him as the dark mirror to Takemichi's time-traveling efforts.