Manga is a very important and famous art form in Japan and neighboring countries. It has gained popularity recently in other parts of the world as well. It is known for outstanding illustrations, which only a few talented people can do.
However, the prominence of a manga touches heights when it is converted into an anime movie or series. Similar is the case with Tokyo revengers manga, which is an anime like Killing Stalking. This manga series has been published in the magazine for so long. However, it acquired a lot more fame recently when people started indulging in its anime series.
The most important factor which makes a manga or an anime show a success or flop is its characters– including the protagonists and antagonists.
The sales of the manga touched heights when people found its anime series to be splendid. Today, we will discuss all there is to know about the Tokyo revengers Manga. Also, we will talk about the characters that make up the heart and soul of the show.
About Tokyo revengers manga
Tokyo revengers manga is one of the most prevalent Manga series in Japan, which the talented Ken Wakui creates and illustrates. The first edition of the manga was released in the Weekly Shonen Magazine in March 2017.
Based on the manga illustrations, an anime series was created that began airing in April 2021. It suddenly gained immense fame, and fans started simping for more seasons. Consequently, its second season premiered in January 2023.
Another adaptation of the manga, which was a live-action film, was released later in July 2021. Now, fans are waiting for the sequel of the film, which is set to be released in 2023.
After the unending fame of the movie and the series, the manga also gained immense popularity. As a result, over 70 million copies of the Manga came into circulation by the end of 2020.
The plot revolves around the main character Hanagaki Tekmichi and his group of friends. They want to become delinquents. Everything was smooth until, one day, they got into a fight with real delinquent gangs. The manga is filled with amazing action sequences, plot twists, and some outstanding male and female characters.
Best Male Characters
We will now talk about some of the best and most loved male characters of the Tokyo revengers Manga.
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Draken
Draken, or Ryuguji, is the Vice President of Tokyo Manji and one of the most important characters in the Manga. He is a caring person who is known for his affection for Mikey. His calm personality and rational thinking make him the hottest personality in the Manga.
Not to forget his tall height and dragon tattoo which make him more desirable for the girls. Draken is loyal, protective, caring, mature, and has great fighting skills.
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Sano Manjiro
Sano Majiro, or Mikey, is an adorable and admirable character in the Manga. With gorgeous hair and amazing facial features, he is the hearthrob of Manga fans. He is very caring and is known to celebrate his friendship amazingly.
He is also one of the most powerful characters in Tokyo revengers manga. With outstanding fight skills and powerful kicks, he often wins all his fights. In fact, he was the reason why Takemichi was able to win his first fight to the death.
However, the personality of Mikey is a little twisted as he has suffered a lot in life. He is often unable to control his emotions, and then he needs the help of Draken.
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Takashi Mitsuya
The calm and composed nature and personality of Takashi have made him a lovable character. The fans love him as he is undoubtedly the sanest character in the whole Manga. He is also the founding member of the Tokyo Manji.
Takashi is hard and a strong fighter on the outside but a sensitive and caring person on the inside. He cares about his loved ones, listens to them open-mindedly, and moves forward with kindness, always. He is also a talented designer, and all his qualities make people admire him.
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Inui Seishu
Inupi, or Inui, is the Vice Captain of Black Dragon. He has an amazing personality brimming with confidence, which makes him look hot and admirable. While he is strong like a coconut on the outside, he always crosses limits to protect his loved ones.
His friendship with Koko is the most admired. Inui is a sensible and respectful guy who has complete faith in himself. He is one of the hottest and most mature personalities in the Manga.
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Kazutora Hanemiya
Kazutora is another founding member of the Tokyo Manji. While he has a twisted personality, he looks dashing. With his bi-colored hair with a pretty cut, he looks promising. Also, his features are admirable, which are adorned by the tattoo on his neck.
Kazutora is loyal to all his friends and tries hard to keep them happy. However, he got tangled in the wrong situations due to mental trouble and ended up killing Sano Shinichiro, for which he is in Detention Centre now.
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Taiju Shiba
Taiju Shiba is a negative character in th Tokyo revengers manga, yet he is admired for his role in the series. He is extremely good-looking and powerful in his fights. He is ruthless and carefree but often goes to church.
Also, he possesses amazing leadership qualities because of which people follow him blindly. He trained the 10th generation of the Black Dragon gang all by himself. Also, he is the only person to survive Mickey’s signature kick.
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Hanagaki Takechimi
Hanagaki is the main lead in the manga. He has the purest heart of all but is immature and naive. Consequently, he got caught up in fights with delinquents. He is not very good at fighting and definitely lacks good fighting skills.
However, he has always proved that with a good heart and by being true to your emotions, you can become stronger every day. He has a good spirit which helps him survive the politics of the various gangs. He is one of the most admirable and hottest male characters in the manga.
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Kokonoi Hajime
Earlier, Kokonoi was a member of Kanto Manji, but he recently quit. He used to follow Mickey blindly earlier, but Inui helped him become independent. He left Kanto Manji to stand beside his friend in a fight.
Kokonoi is known for his love for his friends and the faith he has in them. Also, he is very intelligent and has amazing financial knowledge, which helped him become super rich. However, his traumatic past often comes to haunt him.
He has great brains and excellent fighting skills, which makes people adore him.
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Baji Kaisuke
Baji Kaisuke is the First Division Captian of Tokyo Manji and also one of the founding embers. He is very loyal to his friends and members of Tokyo Manji. He has a wild personality, and his strength is admired by all members of the manga.
His beautiful long hair adds up to his personality. He is also sharp and clever and plays mind games to defeat the enemy. Baji is respectful, intelligent, and one of the hottest characters of the Manga.
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Izana Kurokawa
Izana has a dark as well as a bright side. He looks like a soft-hearted teenager with a cheerful personality when he is okay. However, when his dark side comes up, he becomes completely opposite.
This is because of his intense past, which makes him mentally unstable. He always strives for more power, for which he can do anything. Izana is one of the strongest guys in the Manga, and is known to understand the enemy’s next move and fight back accordingly.
Best Female Characters
While this Manga is mostly about male characters, there are a few female characters as well that add more value to the show. We will now talk about the top best female characters in Tokyo revengers manga.
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Kawaragi Senju
Kawaragi is the only girl member of the manga series who found her place on the cover. She was introduced to the manga quite late but turned out to be a memorable character. She is a short girl with trimmed hair.
Kawaragi has pink hair and green eye, which make her look very cute. However, people often mistake her to be a boy as her voice is a little masculine and her hair is short. She is Braham’s former leader and thus plays an important role in the manga series.
She is one of the strongest characters in the manga series and one of the strongest characters overall.
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Yuzuha Shiba
Yuzuha was not seen much in the first season of the Tokyo revengers manga. However, she will have a major role to play in the second season, which is set to release in 2023. Yuzuha is tall and always wears a suit.
She has brown hair and eyes and looks ravishing. Her debut was made in chapter 77 of the manga, and she has become an important character in the Black Dragon arc. She is a very strong woman mentally and physically, which makes fans admire her.
Also, she has faced many problems in her life but still manages to perform her duties as a responsible girl and elder sister.
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Sano Emma
Sano Emma is the cutest of them all and is the younger half-sister of Mickey. Her love affair with Draken is the most romantic thing in the manga series, which keeps the viewers engaged.
Her relationship with Draken as well as Mickey makes her an important female character in the series. Emma has big golden eyes and long hair. She cares deeply for her loved ones, which makes her a compassionate character.
However, her death is one of the most important turning points of the manga, which makes her role even more impactful.
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Tachibana Hinata
Tachibana is a sweet and extremely caring girl who is highly optimistic. She encourages everyone around her and brings positivity wherever she goes. She brings joy to her surroundings and provides moral support to everyone who needs it.
Her role is important as she is the love interest of the main character- Hanagaki Takechimi. She is the closest person Takechimi has ever been with.
However, to protect her from getting involved in fights, Takechimi broke up with her. She is often seen in his flashbacks.
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Mana Mitsuya
She is Takashi Mitsuya and Luna Mitsuya’s younger sister. She is a cute and introverted little girl. Her hairstyle and cute dress make everyone adore her.
Her role is not as important as that of other female characters, but it truly adds essence to the scenes and the overall story of the Tokyo revengers Manga. She does not have a lot of screen time and is not seen in many events.
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Akane Inui
She is the elder sister of Seishu Inui. She has mid-length hair and big gentle eyes, which make her look gorgeous. The love story of Kokonoi Hajime and Akane Inui is quite intriguing for the fans and adds the lament of emotion to the manga series.
Akane is often seen wearing a school uniform with a matching bow tie. She is kind and compassionate and always motivates all others, including her brother, to act in a kind and helpful way.
Final Words
It is not only the looks of the characters but their roles that make an impact on the viewers. Also, personality is an important factor that makes the fans fall in love with the characters. With so many splendid characters, Tokyo revengers manga is filled with emotions, action, and all other elements that an interesting anime must have.
As a result, people love to indulge in the magazine manga, as well as its anime movie and series. Today, Tokyo revengers is a well-doing and famous manga and anime series in Japan and the rest of the world- all thanks to its creators and their illustrations.
So which one of these is your favorite manga character? Let us know in the comments below!
