Fresh off of watching The Quintessential Quintuplets 2, which became my all time favorite, I wondered when or if I would ever come across an anime that could possibly one up quints. Never did I imagine that I would find such an anime so soon in the form of Tokyo Revengers.
Tokyo Revengers is an anime that has something to offer to everyone. Whether it be its incredible storyline, gang wars, time travel or even the relationship between Takemichi and Hina and I would highly recommend watching it.
#Story (10/10)
When it comes to story, Tokyo Revengers is truly an immersive experience with a captivating storyline. Each episode leaves you on the edge of your seat and eagerly anticipating what would happen next. This is one of the best, if not, the best part about the anime. The storyline easily makes up for anything else the anime lacks many times over (will cover those later on). Although the first 2-3 episodes felt kinda slow but otherwise overall, the amazing story is what mainly kept people hooked to the show and I look forward to what happens ahead, that is, if a sequel is ever announced (which i'm 100% sure it will).
Another thing is that the studio did an amazing job adapting the story as they adapted pretty much 100% of the manga up until the end of the bloody halloween arc. Not just that, but they even went as far as adding anime original scenes to give the story more depth and help us understand things a bit more. This is something you rarely or almost never see in anime adaptations so they did an incredible job with that.
#Characters
(10/10)
Tokyo Revengers offers a strong cast of characters which range from personality to fighting skills to looks. Hanagaki Takemichi, the main character is someone I would most definitely look up to, even though he can be a crybaby at times. He is initially shown to be a weak character, both physically and mentally which changes over time. As the story progresses and Takemichi is put into many unfavorable situations, he strengthens his resolve and develops a lot as a character. In order to save his ex girlfriend and loved ones from being killed by the Tokyo Manji Gang, he would also have to change the way he does things and so he did, and he did a great job in doing so.
Moving on from the main character, we have the other significant characters of the show, specifically being Mikey, Draken, Baji, Mitsuya, etc. Mikey is a character that has gone through a lot in his life but he is still shown to be a cheerful and positive character. He is shown to be childish at times but at the same time is shown to be a very responsible leader who can lead a big gang really well. Though he will not hold back if anyone messes with his friends and this has been shown throughout both the arcs. Even though his eyes are shown to have no life in them, he is a character that will always offer you a smile no matter what.
Draken is definitely one of the most mature characters in Tokyo Revengers. Being brought up in a tough situation like he was, that's a given. He acts as Mikeys right hand man and makes sure Mikey never strays in the wrong direction with his ambition, which makes him an extremely essential character in the series.
As for Kisaki, he's a character i've really come to hate. But even so, one thing I can't deny and i'm sure many would agree with is that he is a criminal mastermind. He lays out everything and creates situations in a way which will end with him profiting off of it. He makes sure that no matter what happens, everything will go his way and even if he is hindered in the process, he will still try to make the most out of whatever he has left.
Another thing I really admire is the relationship between the Tokyo Manji Gang members. They are shown to have a very special relationship and treat the gang as their most precious thing. The authorities of the gang, who have mostly known each other since their childhood days, are brought together by their shared ambition to bring in a new age for delinquents and are shown to be extremely close to each other.
#Animations (8/10)
As a diehard Tokyo Revengers fan, even I have to say that the animation did not do justice to the manga though it’s not bad at all by any means. Lidenfilms did quite an amazing job with the animations but when it came to fights, Bloody Halloween in particular, the quality drastically dropped which can be prominently seen in the Draken vs Hanma fight and I feel like they could’ve done a better job with that like they did with the Moebius arc. Not sure if it was because of low budget, time constraints or if this is how they usually roll, but I truly do hope that they realize how big Tokyo Revengers is as a series and put more effort into their animations in the near future for any sequels.
#Soundtrack (10/10)
Tokyo Revengers' soundtrack, the OP and EDs in particular is definitely something to write home about. The soundtrack was one of the best parts of this anime with each of them being a banger. I absolutely love the OP and EDs and I listen to them on a daily basis on loop (hey wait, I feel like i've written something like this before.....nah it must be my imagination). When it comes to the background music, they perfectly fit in with any situations that occur in the anime and add a lot more intensity to the scenes.
#Conclusion
In conclusion, Tokyo Revengers is a series which has made into my top animes, being at #1. This is a series which has left a lasting impression on me and I eagerly look forward to any sequels that may be released in the coming future. As for animations, I truly do hope that either Lidenfilms does a better job next time (again, no hate to them they did a decent job) or let another studio adapt the remaining arcs.
I would highly recommend watching this anime and even reading the manga because both are insane.
#Please feel free to message me with feedback, constructive criticism or any opinions you have about the series or my review :D
