List of Tokyo Revengers episodes
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Tokyo Revengers is an anime television series based on the manga series Tokyo Revengers by Ken Wakui. Produced by Liden Films, it is directed by Koichi Hatsumi for the first three seasons and Maki Kodaira from the fourth onwards. Yasuyuki Mutō, Keiko Ōta, Satoki Iida and Hiroaki Tsutsumi are respectively in charge of series composition, character designs, sound direction and music composition.[1] The 24-episode first season aired from April 11 to September 19, 2021. The series aired on Mainichi Broadcasting System and is licensed by Muse Communication in Southeast Asia and South Asia, with streaming on the Muse Asia YouTube channel and Bilibili.[2] A series of anime shorts featuring chibi versions of the characters, titled ChibiReve (ちびりべ; "Chibi Revengers"), were produced by Studio Puyukai, which began airing on April 12, 2021.[3] Crunchyroll streams the series outside of Asia, including a Russian voice-over and Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, and English dubs. The English dub premiered on its platform on May 29, 2021.[4] In January 2026, it was announced that the English dub would make its broadcast television premiere in the United States on Adult Swim's Toonami programming block beginning on February 8, 2026.[5]
Three pieces of theme music are used for the first season of the series. Official Hige Dandism performed the opening theme song, "Cry Baby", which plays on all 24 episodes of the season, while Eill performed the first ending theme song, "Koko de Iki o Shite" (ここで息をして; lit. 'Take a Breath Here'), which plays for the first 12 episodes.[6][7] The second ending theme song, which plays on all remaining episodes of the season, is "Tokyo Wonder", performed by Nakimushi.[8]
A second season, subtitled Christmas Showdown Arc, aired from January 8 to April 2, 2023.[9][10] Official Hige Dandism performed the opening theme song, "White Noise" (ホワイトノイズ), while Tuyu performed the ending theme song, "Kizutsukedo, Aishiteru" (傷つけど、愛してる。; lit. 'It might be painful, but I still love it').[11][12] A third season, subtitled Tenjiku Arc, aired from October 4 to December 27, 2023.[13][14] The opening theme song from the previous season is retained and used alongside updated visuals, while Hey-Smith performed the ending theme song, "Say My Name".[15]
In June 2024, it was announced that the series would receive a fourth season. A mini series, titled Dōwa Revengers (童話リベンジャーズ; lit. 'Fairy Tale Revengers'), was also announced, consisting of a Tokyo Revengers version of various fairy tales, with the first episode being based on Momotarō.[16] The fourth season, subtitled War of the Three Titans Arc, will be directed by Maki Kodaira, replacing Hatsumi from the previous seasons, who is now handling series composition with Mutō.[17] It is set to premiere in 2026.[18]
Series overview
Episodes
Note: Unless otherwise noted, all multi-worded episode titles from the series are stylized in sentence case.
Season 1 (2021)
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| 1 | 1 | "Reborn" | Makoto Tamagawa | Yasuyuki Mutō | Shinobu Tagashira | April 11, 2021 | February 8, 2026[5] | |
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On July 1, 2017, Takemichi Hanagaki learns via the news that internal conflict within the Tokyo Manji gang caused civilian deaths, including his middle school girlfriend, Hinata Tachibana, and her younger brother, Naoto Tachibana. Three days later, Takemichi gets pushed onto active train tracks. As a train approaches him, Takemichi remembers Hinata and awakens twelve years back in the past on July 4, 2005. Reunited with his middle school friends, Takemichi recalls their fight with third-year middle school students in Shibuya which led to them getting beaten up by upperclassmen led by Masataka "Kiyomasa" Kiyomizu and forced into the Tokyo Manji as lackeys. Remembering this was the start of his downfall, Takemichi seeks out Hinata, overwhelmed by emotion upon seeing her again. Later, Takemichi saves a bullied boy who reveals himself as Naoto. Remembering the present, Takemichi warns Naoto that in 2017, both he and Hinata will die. He tells Naoto to protect his sister and shakes his hand. Takemichi awakens back in the present. Naoto, now alive and a police officer, reveals to Takemichi that he traveled through time. Though Naoto survived thanks to his warning, Hinata still died. Determined to change fate, Naoto asks Takemichi to save her. | ||||||||
| 2 | 2 | "Resist" | Saori Tachibana | Yasuyuki Mutō | Saori Tachibana | April 18, 2021 | February 15, 2026 | |
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Takemichi agrees to help Naoto save Hinata. Naoto explains that Takemichi's ability allows him to leap exactly twelve years to the day into the past, triggered by a handshake between them. For two sleepless days, Naoto briefs him on the Tokyo Manji gang's history, including classified details obtained by his murdered investigator predecessor, whose death was recorded during an undercover operation. Naoto believes the gang's current circumstances began when its top leaders, Manjiro "Mikey" Sano and Tetta Kisaki, met back in August 2005. If Takemichi can prevent their meeting, Hinata may not die. After shaking hands, Takemichi goes to July 6, 2005, during his active match inside Kiyomasa's illegal ring. Knocked out instantly, he's beaten up further as punishment for losing. Remembering he was once Kiyomasa's errand boy, Takemichi realizes this humiliation drove him to flee Shibuya, abandoning his friends and Hinata. When Takemichi recklessly mentions Mikey's name, Kiyomasa nearly kills him. Feeling defeated, Takemichi visits Hinata, who worries about his injuries. Seeing her again renews his determination to save her. The next day, learning Takuya is up next to fight, Takemichi steps in before it starts and boldly challenges Kiyomasa himself, declaring he wants a "king versus slave" matchup. | ||||||||
| 3 | 3 | "Resolve" | Katsuya Asano | Yasuyuki Mutō | Katsuya Asano | April 25, 2021 | February 22, 2026 | |
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Determined to stop being his lackey, Takemichi challenges Kiyomasa. Though hopelessly outmatched, he refuses to yield, declaring Kiyomasa will have to kill him to win. As Kiyomasa prepares to bring out his bat, the Tokyo Manji gang's leaders arrive: vice-commander Ken "Draken" Ryuguji and commander Manjiro "Mikey" Sano. Mikey casually beats Kiyomasa down for disgracing the gang's reputation with his fighting ring and unexpectedly declares Takemichi his friend, impressed by his resolve. Though Takemichi's friends celebrate his newfound connection with Mikey, he worries he has merely traded one king for another. The next day, Mikey barges into Takemichi's classroom, dragging him out after beating up several upperclassmen with Draken. When Hinata mistakes the situation for bullying, she boldly slaps Mikey. Takemichi stands firm, demanding he and Draken not harm her. Amused, Mikey respects Takemichi even more for protecting his girlfriend while being outmatched. Later while riding bikes together, Mikey explains to Takemichi that he reminds him of his deceased older brother, someone reckless yet unwavering. Mikey dreams of creating a new era for honorable delinquents. Takemichi questions whether Mikey could truly become the ruthless leader Naoto described. As Takemichi walks home, he vaguely notices someone who could be Tetta Kisaki. | ||||||||
| 4 | 4 | "Return" | Takahiro Ono | Yoriko Tomita | Yūichi Abe | May 2, 2021 | March 1, 2026 | |
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After going out shopping together, Hinata invites Takemichi over to her home for studying. She thanks him for saving Naoto from bullies a week ago, who now dreams of becoming a police officer like their father. While watching fireworks together on the rooftop, Takemichi attempts to hold Hinata's hand but inadvertently grabs Naoto's, triggering his return back to the present. Naoto verifies the rules of Takemichi's time leaps—whatever time he spends in the past passes equally in the present and vise versa. Additionally, his body remains dormant in the present during past trips. Learning Takemichi met Manjiro Sano, they decide to investigate why Toman became sinister. Shockingly, records show Atsushi Sendo has risen within Toman's ranks despite previously being a petty criminal in the original timeline. They contact Atsushi and meet at his hostess club. On the rooftop with Takemichi, Atsushi reveals the truth—he was the one who pushed him onto the tracks, acting under Kisaki's orders. Since Draken's death, Mikey disappeared and Kisaki took control of Toman. Begging Takemichi to save everyone by changing the past, Atsushi commits suicide while Kisaki hides nearby. Grief-stricken but resolute, Takemichi vows to save everyone and stop Kisaki from corrupting Toman. | ||||||||
| 5 | 5 | "Releap" | Takanori Yano | Yasuyuki Mutō | Takashi Kawabata | May 9, 2021 | March 8, 2026 | |
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Takemichi discovers he has been fired after disappearing for two weeks during his time leap. Later, Naoto reveals to Takemichi the next crucial event: on August 3, 2005, Draken dies after being stabbed during a massive gang brawl involving the Tokyo Manji gang. Believing Draken's survival will prevent Mikey from changing and corrupting Toman, Takemichi leaps back into the past. Takemichi awakens in a karaoke room with Emma Sano, startling him as he runs away and coincidently encounters Hinata outside. During their conversation, Draken summons Takemichi to a Toman meeting at Musashi Shrine. There, Takemichi meets several gang captains and learns that the group is preparing to fight another gang called Moebius. The conflict began after Moebius' leader, Nobutaka Osanai, brutally assaulted a friend and his girlfriend of Toman member Haruki "Pah-chin" Hayashida. Mikey declares they will confront Moebius during the Musashi Festival, the same day Draken is fated to die. Later, Takemichi secretly follows Mikey and Draken to a hospital where the victim's girlfriend lays unconscious from her assault. Watching them handle her grieving parents with humility, Takemichi realizes how deeply Draken influences Mikey. Now understanding their bond, Takemichi becomes more determined to protect Draken and change their futures. | ||||||||
| 6 | 6 | "Regret" | Rion Kujō | Yoriko Tomita | Shinobu Tagashira | May 16, 2021 | March 15, 2026 | |
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A flashback reveals Ken's harsh childhood in a red-light district, abandoned by his prostitute mother and forced to grow strong alone. Nicknamed "Draken", he gained notoriety in elementary school through constant fighting. One day, a gang orders Draken to bring Mikey to them. Draken expects a formidable-looking opponent, but instead meets a small, carefree kid. Despite his appearance, Mikey effortlessly defeats the local gang's leader, Sameyama, and asks Draken to be his friend, forming the foundation of the Tokyo Manji gang and the pair's unbreakable bond. Back in the present, Takemichi meets up with Naoto to track down the former Moebius leader, Nobutaka Osanai. During their interrogation of him in a restaurant, Osanai denies killing Draken, revealing that the conflict was manipulated by someone else in order to fracture Toman. Takemichi returns to the past and desperately attempts to stop the upcoming brawl between the two gangs, warning Mikey that it is a trap. However, Pah-chin violently shuts him down. Draken briefly considers caution, but Mikey stands firm on fighting Moebius. Suddenly, Osanai arrives with the Moebius gang, surrounding Toman's top brass. With tensions emerging, the confrontation begins, confirming Takemichi's fears that everything is unfolding exactly as the trap intended. | ||||||||
| 7 | 7 | "Revive" | Yū Harima | Yasuyuki Mutō | Rei Nakahara | May 23, 2021 | March 22, 2026 | |
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Takemichi is shocked to see how different Osanai is from his present counterpart. Osanai strikes Takemichi for looking down on him before Pah-chin steps in to face the gang leader. Mikey orders everyone to stand back, insisting it is Pah-chin's fight. Despite his determination, Pah-chin is effortlessly overpowered. Before he collapses, Mikey catches Pah-chin, assuring him he has not lost. As Moebius mocks them, Mikey steps forward and knocks Osanai out with a single kick. Draken stops Osanai when he gets up and attempts to retaliate with a broken beer bottle, condemning his actions and declaring Moebius defeated and absorbed into Toman. As the police approach, both gangs scatter. Takemichi believes the conflict ended peacefully, but suddenly Pah-chin stabs Osanai and waits for the cops to arrive. While fleeing, Takemichi passes out and awakens in a hospital, where Emma informs him Mikey and Draken have begun fighting, splitting Toman into factions. Three days later, Draken visits Takemichi at his house, confirming Pah-chin's arrest and Osanai's survival before angrily declaring that Toman is finished. Mikey and Draken confront each other outside, with their argument escalating into a destructive tossing match that destroys Takemichi's belongings until he snaps and demands they stop. | ||||||||
| 8 | 8 | "Rechange" | Makoto Tamagawa | Yasuyuki Mutō | Shinobu Tagashira | May 30, 2021 | March 29, 2026 | |
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Takemichi pleads with Mikey and Draken to not tear Toman apart with their actions. However, they begin to laugh at Takemichi after it is discovered he has dog poop in his hair from falling into trash. After cleaning himself up, Takemichi reunites with the pair and learns they have made up. Takemichi deduces it was over Pah-chin, with Mikey wanting to help him evade jail and Draken respecting his decision for wanting to be punished for his actions. Relieved, Takemichi now believes he has changed the future and saved Draken from dying. Hinata and Emma arrive so that Hinata may ask Takemichi to go to the festival with her. On the evening of August 3 at the festival, Hinata teases Takemichi about needing to earn her forgiveness. After it begins raining, the pair share a moment under a nearby tree as Hinata forgives Takemichi, which gets interrupted by a warning call that Draken is in danger. Takemichi rushes off to discover Kiyomasa plotting to murder Draken. Takemichi is beaten and tied up, but Hinata finds and encourages him with a heartfelt kiss. Feeling renewed, Takemichi meets up with Mitsuya, who confirms internal tensions remain. Meanwhile, Peh-yan closes in on Draken. | ||||||||
| 9 | 9 | "Revolt" | Aimi Yamauchi | Yoriko Tomita | Aimi Yamauchi | June 6, 2021 | April 5, 2026 | |
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While searching for Draken, Mitsuya explains that Peh-yan believes Toman betrayed Pah-chin and has joined forces with Moebius members to target Draken. As Draken prepares to confront Peh-yan, he is suddenly struck from behind with a bat. Remembering Naoto's newspaper regarding the parking lot incident, Takemichi rushes there and discovers Draken overwhelmed by enemies. Exhausted, Draken entrusts the situation to Mitsuya as Mikey arrives, who deduces he was lured away from the festival to create this opportunity. A high schooler named Hanma reveals himself as Moebius' acting leader and declares their original intention was to dismantle Toman through internal conflict. Hanma summons a large force of around a hundred Moebius members, but Toman members soon arrive to match this, turning it into a full-scale brawl. Amid the chaos, Takemichi desperately searches for Draken to protect him. Meanwhile, Mikey confronts Peh-yan, who lashes out at him for abandoning Pah-chin. Mikey allows Peh-yan to vent his frustrations, insisting he still cares deeply for Pah-chin and does not want to fight his friend. Elsewhere, Takemichi discovers Kiyomasa holding a bloody knife and rambling to himself about getting Draken. Turning in horror, Takemichi discovers Draken collapsed on the ground in a pool of blood. | ||||||||
| 10 | 10 | "Rerise" | Yū Harima | Yasuyuki Mutō | Saori Tachibana | June 13, 2021 | April 12, 2026 | |
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Takemichi quickly alerts Mikey that Draken has been stabbed, but Hanma blocks Mikey's path towards them. Unable to reach Draken, Mikey entrusts Takemichi with saving his life. Realizing Draken is still breathing, Takemichi carries him towards safety as Hinata and Emma confirm an ambulance is on its way. Before help arrives, Kiyomasa and his gang confront Takemichi in a nearby alley. Though Draken urges him to flee with the others, Takemichi refuses, determined not to run away again after a lifetime of regret. Facing down Kiyomasa, Takemichi declares that their last fight went unfinished. Despite being stabbed and beaten up by Kiyomasa, Takemichi continues resisting, fueled by memories of his own weakness. Takemichi tackles Kiyomasa, bites him, and ultimately chokes him unconscious, securing a hard-fought victory. However, Kiyomasa's gang moves in to retaliate. As Hinata and Emma escape, an injured Takemichi and Draken prepare for the worst. Suddenly, Atsushi and the gang arrive to defend them, inspired by Takemichi's resolve. Though they are easily outmatched and beaten up, the group refuses to stay down, continuing to fight despite being weak themselves. As this goes down, the sound of sirens begin filling the air. Takemichi smiles, confident that they just won. | ||||||||
| 11 | 11 | "Respect" | Ryūhei Aoyagi | Seiko Takagi | Shinobu Tagashira | June 20, 2021 | April 19, 2026 | |
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Kiyomasa's gang flees, leaving him behind. Hinata and Emma guide the medics towards Takemichi and Draken, who are rushed to the hospital. Meanwhile, Toman defeats Moebius, leaving only Mikey and Hanma straggling. Hanma retreats before the police can arrive, ominously announcing the rise of Valhalla. Inside the ambulance, Draken thanks Takemichi but suddenly goes into cardiac arrest, forcing the medics to perform CPR. At the hospital, everyone waits anxiously until the surgery succeeds and Draken survives, sparking celebration among Toman. Peyan, burdened with guilt, learns from Mitsuya how deeply Draken cared for Pah-chin and resolves to apologize. Realizing it is now August 4th, Takemichi affirms he has changed the past and saved Draken. Later, Takemichi discovers Mikey quietly crying in relief. Days pass as Takemichi gains recognition for his bravery. Visiting Draken, Takemichi receives Toman's founding uniform from Mikey as thanks. On the rooftop, Mikey questions Takemichi's foresights but ultimately expresses his gratitude. Deciding his mission is complete, Takemichi returns to the present. Back in his future life, he finds better circumstances, including Atsushi pursuing hairstyling like he suggested. Naoto contacts him, confirming the timeline has changed and Hinata is alive. Takemichi feels optimistic as he prepares to meet her. | ||||||||
| 12 | 12 | "Revenge" | Ken'ichi Kuhara | Seiko Takagi | Ken'ichi Kuhara | June 27, 2021 | April 26, 2026 | |
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Riding with Naoto, Takemichi reflects on the despair he felt after learning of Hinata's death. He looks forward to seeing her again as Naoto explains that the Toman dispute never happened now. At Hinata's apartment, Takemichi convinces himself that Hinata has moved on and that he is still a failure. As he leaves, he unexpectedly encounters her—now as an adult—and breaks down upon seeing her alive. With the reunion being awkward, Naoto suggests they go out for a drive to ease tension. During this, Takemichi notices a familiar necklace Hinata is wearing and wonders if she still has feelings for him. When Naoto is called in for police duty, Hinata takes Takemichi to a park and recalls being dumped there. Takemichi realizes she is speaking about him, leaving him determined to change. At a public restroom, Takemichi encounters Hanma and senses danger. Rushing back, he witnesses Akkun crash into Hinata's car under Kisaki's orders. As the vehicle ignites, Akkun pleads for Takemichi to save everyone before it explodes. Takemichi reaches Hinata, but she is critically injured. Confessing his love to her, Takemichi is pushed away by Hinata before the car explodes. Devastated, Takemichi vows to save her again. | ||||||||
| 13 | 13 | "Odds and Ends"[a] | Fumihiro Ueno | Yoriko Tomita | Shinobu Tagashira | July 4, 2021 | May 3, 2026 | |
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At Hinata's funeral, Takemichi reminisces on their present reunion and her final moments. Hinata's mother bestows Takemichi with the four-leaf clover necklace he gave Hinata, proving how much she treasured him. Naoto reveals that Akkun had a family in this timeline, deducing Kisaki likely manipulated him by threatening to harm them. Realizing Draken's survival alone was not what decided Toman's future, Takemichi concludes that the gang itself must be dismantled from within. Determined, he vows to rise through Toman's ranks to directly stop Kisaki. Some time later, Takemichi and Naoto visit Draken on death row. Though imprisoned for murder, Draken remains spiritually unchanged and reflects fondly on Toman's early days. He admits that, given another chance, he would kill Kisaki—the true source of Toman's corruption. Draken warns Takemichi that Kisaki targets anyone who is close with Mikey. Takemichi learns from Naoto that Kisaki is now Toman's acting leader, affirming he is the key to Hinata's demise. Returning to the past, Takemichi sets his sights on becoming captain of Toman's third division to climb up ranks. Takemichi reunites with Mikey and Draken in a sentō. As the trio leave, Mikey reveals they are going to welcome the new third division captain. | ||||||||
| 14 | 14 | "Break Up" | Daiki Handa | Yoriko Tomita | Daiki Handa | July 11, 2021 | May 10, 2026 | |
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At a Toman gathering, Draken announces the selection of a new third division captain. Takemichi briefly believes it might be him, but is stunned when Kisaki is introduced. Recognized by some as a former Moebius member, Kisaki's appointment sparks outrage, but Mikey insists Toman needs his strength to battle Valhalla. Horrified of Kisaki's future role in Toman's corruption and Hinata's death, Takemichi impulsively punches him, disrupting the ceremony and angering everyone. Before things escalate, former first division captain Keisuke Baji unexpectedly appears and beats up Takemichi. He resigns from Toman and leaves for Valhalla, shocking the gang. Takemichi is approached by Mikey, who explains that Baji was one of Toman's founding members and a close childhood friend. Despite Kisaki's value, Mikey admits he distrusts him and offers Takemichi a deal—bring Baji back before the battle with Valhalla, and he will remove Kisaki from Toman. Takemichi accepts and is officially inducted into Toman's second division under Mitsuya. While cleaning up his injuries, Takemichi reflects on how much more he has become involved. Discovering a charm with a photo of Toman's founders inside, Takemichi notices a mysterious sixth member he does not recognize. Elsewhere, Baji reunites with that member—Kazutora Hanemiya. | ||||||||
| 15 | 15 | "No Pain, No Gain"[b] | Kana Kawana | Seiko Takagi | Shinobu Tagashira | July 18, 2021 | May 17, 2026 | |
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At school, Takemichi is visited by Valhalla member Kazutora Hanemiya, who brings him to his gang's base as a witness for Baji's initiation. Takemichi finds Baji brutally beating his vice captain, Chifuyu Matsuno, which officially grants him membership into Valhalla. Takemichi unsuccessfully tries to convince Baji to return, but Baji only promises to aid Kazutora in his mission to kill Mikey and begins to reveal their past. | ||||||||
| 16 | 16 | "Once Upon a Time" | Rion Kujō | Yasuyuki Mutō | Masayoshi Nishida | July 25, 2021 | May 24, 2026 | |
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In 2003, the Tokyo Manji Gang are founded by Mikey, Draken, Mitsuya, Pah-chin, Baji, and Kazutora. Kazutora convinces Baji to help him steal a motorbike for Mikey's birthday. During their heist, Baji realizes too late that the shop is owned by Mikey's older brother, Shinichiro, who Kazutora impulsively bludgeons to death. As he and Baji are arrested, a guilt-ridden Kazutora enters a catatonic state and reasons that the incident is Mikey's fault, therefore he must kill Mikey. | ||||||||
| 17 | 17 | "No Way" | Ryūhei Aoyagi | Yoriko Tomita | Saori Tachibana | August 1, 2021 | May 31, 2026 | |
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On behalf of Valhalla, Hanma challenges the Tokyo Manji Gang to a fight. The next day, Takemichi meets Chifuyu, who tells him that Baji joined Valhalla to expose Kisaki. The two meet with Osanai, who reveals that Kisaki orchestrated the fight with Moebius on August 3. Together, the two suspect that Kisaki is the true leader of Valhalla. Takemichi returns to the present and lets Naoto take him to meet Draken in prison to confirm this. Instead, Draken confesses that Mikey is the leader of Valhalla. | ||||||||
| 18 | 18 | "Open Fire"[a] | Ken'ichi Kuhara | Seiko Takagi | Ken'ichi Kuhara | August 8, 2021 | TBA | |
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Draken explains that Kazutora killed Baji during their gang war on October 31, 2005, known as Bloody Halloween. Mikey had killed him out of rage, which led to the Tokyo Manji Gang to lose the fight. As a result, the gang was absorbed into Valhalla, which subsequently became a crime organization, with Mikey and Kisaki acting as its leaders. Takemichi returns to the past to confront Baji with Chifuyu, but Baji swears his loyalty to Valhalla. Takemichi later admits to Mikey he is unable to fulfill his promise, but during a night meeting before Bloody Halloween, Mikey declares that rather than fighting Baji, the Tokyo Manji Gang aims to bring him back. On the day of the fight, the two gangs gather at a junkyard. Kazutora knocks the referee unconscious and the fight begins. | ||||||||
| 19 | 19 | "Turn Around" | Noriyuki Nomata | Yasuyuki Mutō | Masayoshi Nishida | August 15, 2021 | TBA | |
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The battle between Valhalla and the Tokyo Manji Gang begins. As the Tokyo Manji Gang are defeated, several members begin losing hope until Takemichi boosts their morale with his determination. Kazutora lures Mikey to a pile of scrapped vehicles and has two Valhalla members pin him down as he strikes him with a metal pipe. During this time, Kazutora's abusive childhood, which led his black-and-white morality, is revealed. However, Mikey breaks free and defeats the Valhalla members, Kazutora included. | ||||||||
| 20 | 20 | "Dead or Alive"[a] | Yū Harima | Yasuyuki Mutō | Masayoshi Nishida | August 22, 2021 | TBA | |
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Mikey collapses from exhaustion, but before the other Valhalla members attack, Kisaki intervenes with his division. He gains the approval of the other Tokyo Manji Gang members, except for Takemichi, who realizes this action had been planned. However, Baji targets Kisaki. Takemichi attempts to hold Baji back, but just as he recalls that it was Kazutora who killed Baji, Kazutora stabs him. Baji convinces Takemichi that wound is shallow and fights his way to Kisaki, but just as he reaches him, he succumbs to his wounds, revealing that the stab was fatal. | ||||||||
| 21 | 21 | "One and Only" | Kana Kawana | Yasuyuki Mutō | Masayoshi Nishida | August 29, 2021 | TBA | |
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Mikey loses interest in the fight and declares it to be over after defeating Hanma. He begins to brutally beat Kazutora. In the middle of this, Baji approaches Mikey and Kazutora and stabs himself to absolve Kazutora the responsibility of his death. As Baji dies, he tells Takemichi and Chifuyu that he faked his betrayal to investigate Kisaki, who had bargained a deal with Mikey to be appointed as the third division captain in exchange for expediting Pah-chin's release. Takemichi attempts to stop Mikey and drops Baji's charm in the process. The sight of the charm causes Mikey to recall the formation of the Tokyo Manji Gang. | ||||||||
| 22 | 22 | "One for All" | Rion Kujō | Yoriko Tomita | Ryōko Nakano | September 5, 2021 | TBA | |
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Mikey recalls on June 19, 2003, Baji created the Tokyo Manji Gang to protect Kazutora from the Black Dragons and realizes that Baji wanted him to forgive Kazutora. Afterwards, the Tokyo Manji Gang and Valhalla disperse upon the arrival of the police, but Kazutora apologizes to Mikey and stays behind with Baji's body to turn himself in. Later, Chifuyu visits Baji's grave and recalls how they had become friends after Baji saved him from a gang. Takemichi and Draken then visit Kazutora in juvenile detention, where the latter is incarcerated for 10 years. Draken passes on a message from Mikey that Kazutora has been forgiven and is still a member of the Tokyo Manji Gang. | ||||||||
| 23 | 23 | "End of War" | Michiru Itabisashi & Rei Nakahara | Seiko Takagi | Yūji Ōya | September 12, 2021 | TBA | |
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Draken takes Takemichi to a brothel where he was raised and thanks for stopping Mikey from killing Kazutora. Later, Takemichi, Hinata, and Naoto believe Emma and Mikey are dating but later learn from Draken that the two are half-siblings. Mitsuya creates Takemichi's gang uniform in gratitude, and Takemichi later attends the Tokyo Manji Gang's meeting as a formal member. Mikey appears with both Hanma and Chifuyu to make an important announcement. | ||||||||
| 24 | 24 | "A Cry Baby"[c] | Kōji Aritomi | Yasuyuki Mutō | Ryōko Nakano | September 19, 2021 | TBA | |
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Mikey announces that the Tokyo Manji Gang and Valhalla will merge, with Hanma as the captain of the newly created sixth division. Kisaki is celebrated as their savior, and Chifuyu nominates Takemichi to become the first division captain. Takemichi returns to the present and finds himself as a high-level executive member. With Mikey and Mitsuya missing and Draken executed, Kisaki is now the leader in Mikey's absence. During the executives' meeting, he announces that the Tokyo Manji Gang has been raided by the police, and he captures Takemichi and Chifuyu. Chifuyu confesses that he was the one who leaked info to the police as a way to avenge Baji and is killed by Kisaki. Kisaki then prepares to shoot Takemichi, who he refers to as "hero". | ||||||||
Season 2: Christmas Showdown Arc (2023)
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| 25 | 1 | "It Is What It Is" | Koji Aritomi | Koichi Hatsumi | Koichi Hatsumi & Atsutoshi Hashimoto | January 8, 2023 | |
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Kazutora helps Takemichi escape and tells him that the Tokyo Manji Gang has merged with the Black Dragons, a crime organization currently led by Hakkai Shiba. Although Kazutora and Chifuyu had attempted to defeat Kisaki themselves, Mikey also has lost trust in the founding Tokyo Manji Gang members and had murdered them. Once he brings Takemichi to Naoto, Naoto has him arrested. During interrogation, Naoto interogrates Takemichi on the current timeline and reveals that Chifuyu had secured video footage of Takemichi summoning Akkun to murder Hinata that also would have gotten Kisaki arrested, but he had refused to turn it in to protect Takemichi. Before Takemichi is transferred to prison, Naoto urges him to travel back in time. | |||||||
| 26 | 2 | "Gotta Go" | Ken'ichi Kuhara | Kazuhisa Ōno | Kenichi Ōnuki | January 15, 2023 | |
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Takemichi impresses Hakkai at a bowling alley and the latter befriends him, inviting him over to his house. However, his house is surrounded by the Black Dragons, who are welcoming the return of their leader, Taiju Shiba. The Black Dragons attempt to attack Takemichi for invading their territory, while Taiju appears to fight him and pressure Hakkai into leaving the Tokyo Manji Gang for the Black Dragons. Hakkai and his sister, Yuzuha, reveal that Taiju is their older brother. | |||||||
| 27 | 3 | "Stand Alone" | Yoshinobu Kasai | Rei Nakahara | Airi Tsuyuki, Minoru Morita & Koichi Hatsumi | January 22, 2023 | |
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In exchange for Takemichi's safety, Hakkai promises to quit the Tokyo Manji Gang and join the Black Dragons. At loss. when Chifuyu consoles Takemichi, Takemichi reveals to him that he is a time traveler. Chifuyu then forms a plan to prevent Hakkai from quitting the Tokyo Manji Gang at the next captains' meeting, but it fails. However, Mikey leaves the decision to Mitsuya, who opposes Hakkai's decision. | |||||||
| 28 | 4 | "Family Bonds" | Rei Nakahara & Moe Katō | Moe Katō | Miki Urashima | January 29, 2023 | |
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Mitsuya hosts a meeting with Taiju and agrees to let Hakkai join the Black Dragons if he promises Yuzuha will no longer work for them, nor is he allowed to hit her. At night, Hakkai declares to Takemichi and Chifuyu that he will kill Taiju. Alarmed, Takemichi and Chifuyu attempt to rally the other Tokyo Manji Gang captains for help, but they all decline to intervene as breaking the agreement would reflect poorly on Mitsuya. However, Takemichi and Chifuyu succeed in getting help from Kisaki and Hanma, who use their connections to learn from Black Dragon member Koko that Taiju will be alone in a church on Christmas Eve. Meanwhile, Mikey is still grief stricken over Baji's death. | |||||||
| 29 | 5 | "Christmas Eve"[a] | Yū Yabuuchi | Kenji Setō | Airi Tsuyuki, Minoru Morita & Masahiro Emoto | February 5, 2023 | |
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Takemichi and Chifuyu reluctantly agree to work with Kisaki and Hanma, who want to keep their operation secret from the rest of the Tokyo Manji Gang. While preparing for Christmas Eve, Takemichi learns from Hinata that she and Kisaki used to go to the same cram school, and that they had met Takemichi in Grade 6 when he saved her from bullies. Later that day, Takemichi meets Hinata's father, who pressures him to break up with her due to his gang affiliations. As the day of the fight approaches, Takemichi breaks up with Hinata. | |||||||
| 30 | 6 | "Whip Up Morale" | Kenji Kuroda | Kenji Kuroda | Mazumasa Kihara, Airi Tsuyuki & Hiromi Ariga | February 12, 2023 | |
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Takemichi is sent inside the church to confront Hakkai and Taiju while Kisaki, Hanma, and Chifuyu stay behind as back-up, but Kisaki and Hanma tie up Chifuyu and leave. Takemichi prevents Hakkai from stabbing Taiju, causing Taiju to retaliate and threaten to reveal Hakkai's secret. After being told by Kisaki, Yuzuha attempts to stab Taiju herself, but Takemichi narrowly causes her to miss. Takemichi then realizes that Yuzuha killed Taiju in the original timeline, and Kisaki used this as leverage to control Hakkai. | |||||||
| 31 | 7 | "Sibling Rivalry" | Kazuhisa Ōno | Kazuhisa Ōno | Kenichi Ōnuki | February 19, 2023 | |
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Enraged at Yuzuha, Taiju vows to kill her. Mitsuya is called in by Chifuyu and intervenes in the fight, but he is heavily wounded once Inui and Koko arrive to assist Taiju. Realizing they are at a disadvantage, Mitsuya forms a plan where Takemichi and Chifuyu will fight Koko and Inui while he and Hakkai will fight Taiju. However, Hakkai still fears Taiju and the Tokyo Manji Gang quickly gets taken down. Powered by his resolve, Takemichi persists against Taiju, declaring he will take over the Black Dragons. | |||||||
| 32 | 8 | "Strive Together" | Koji Aritomi | Koichi Hatsumi | Miki Urashima | February 26, 2023 | |
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Once Takemichi convinces Hakkai to trust him, Hakkai reveals that Yuzuha had been taking his beatings from Taiju and that she had protected him instead of the opposite. The Tokyo Manji Gang boost his morale, encouraging him to help them defeat Taiju. However, Taiju, Koko, and Inui still overpower them, and the church is surrounded by 100 members of the Black Dragons. Suddenly, Mikey arrives at the church, arising concern among the Tokyo Manji Gang for breaking their truce with the Black Dragons. | |||||||
| 33 | 9 | "Dawning of a New Era" | Yoshifumi Sueda | Yoshifumi Sueda | Hisama Kinoshita | March 5, 2023 | |
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Recalling that Mikey had killed his friends in the current timeline, Takemichi worries about his emotionally weak state. Inui reveals he revived the Black Dragons and recruited Taiju as its leader for his strength, but Mikey quickly defeats him and states that his friends keep him strong, reassuring Takemichi that Mikey has changed. Taiju loses his resolve to fight after seeing that Draken has defeated all 100 Black Dragon members. The Tokyo Manji Gang celebrate their victory, while Hakkai and Yuzuha vow to never submit to Taiju again. Mikey then brings Takemichi to Hinata. | |||||||
| 34 | 10 | "The Light of My Life" | Shōji Ikeno | Takayuki Tanaka | Asuka Yamaguchi | March 12, 2023 | |
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Takemichi and Hinata make up, with Takemichi realizing that his break-up with Hinata had caused Mikey and Draken to come to the church. Mikey tells Takemichi about Shinichiro and discusses their resemblances. Mitsuya and Draken reminisce on their first meeting. The Tokyo Manji Gang go to the shrine to celebrate the New Year and prepare for their next meeting. | |||||||
| 35 | 11 | "On My Way Home" | Yoshinobu Kasai | Hideki Fukushima | Mazumasa Kihara & Airi Tsuyuki | March 19, 2023 | |
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At the next meeting, Mikey announces that Inui and Koko, who both hold the title of being co-leaders of the Black Dragons, have joined the Tokyo Manji Gang under Takemichi's division. In addition, following Chifuyu's report, Mikey removes Kisaki from the gang, with Hanma and all former members of Moebius and Valhalla leaving. Afterwards, Mikey gives Takemichi a motorbike constructed with an engine that Shinichiro had found in the Philippines. Once Takemichi returns to the present, he suddenly finds himself at Mitsuya's funeral. | |||||||
| 36 | 12 | "Last Order" | Takahiro Tanaka | Shūichirō Semura | Airi Tsuyuki | March 26, 2023 | |
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Takemichi learns from Naoto that Mikey is suspected of killing all the major members of the Tokyo Manji Gang, as well as Kisaki. He finds a letter from Mikey asking him to meet him in the Philippines. Once there, Mikey confirms that, after Takemichi had left the Tokyo Manji Gang, he became more violent and killed their friends. He gives Takemichi a gun and requests that he kill him. When Takemichi tries to talk him down, Mikey threatens to shoot him instead. Naoto fatally shoots Mikey, and Mikey dies in Takemichi's arms. | |||||||
| 37 | 13 | "When It Rains, It Pours" | Moe Katō & Rei Nakahara | Moe Katō | Miki Urashima | April 2, 2023 | |
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Once Takemichi returns to the past, he declares to Chifuyu that he will take over the Tokyo Manji Gang in order to stop Mikey from becoming violent. Meanwhile, Tenjiku – a gang from Yokohama – initiate an attack on the Tokyo Manji Gang, beginning with Takemichi and his division. During their escape, Takemichi is eventually cornered by Tenjiku and encounters Kisaki, who has joined the gang. | |||||||
Season 3: Tenjiku Arc (2023)
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| 38 | 1 | "The Longest Day" | Yoshitaka Moshino | Masao Suzuki | Kenichi Ōnuki | October 4, 2023 | |
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Fourth division captain Smiley and his twin brother and vice captain, Angry, rescue Takemichi and his friends. They force several Tenjiku members to reveal their hideout, where they encounter Kakucho. Takemichi recognizes Kakucho to be his childhood friend. While Kakucho makes his alliances clear, he also tells Takemichi there is a traitor within the Tokyo Manji Gang. | |||||||
| 39 | 2 | "Mortal Enemy" | Kayona Yamada | Hayato Sakoda | Airi Tsuyuki & Miki Urashima | October 11, 2023 | |
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After returning to the present, Takemichi meets Taiju while investigating. Taiju reveals to him and Naoto that Shinichiro founded the Black Dragons, and Naoto realizes that Kisaki had faked his death. The three are ambushed by several Tokyo Manji Gang members led by Inui and Koko. Taiju fights to allow Takemichi and Naoto to escape, but midway, Takemichi decides to turn back to talk to Inui and Koko. They are stopped by Kisaki, and Naoto is mortally wounded after taking a bullet meant for Takemichi. Izana orders Kakucho to shoot Takemichi as revenge for causing Mikey's death. Before Takemichi and Naoto die, they shake hands. | |||||||
| 40 | 3 | "Run Out of Patience" | Yoshinobu Kasai | Yukiko Imai | Asuka Yamaguchi | October 18, 2023 | |
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With Naoto dead in the future, Takemichi cannot return to the future, and he loses morale. He mistakes Hinata for Naoto and accidentally reveals that he is time-traveling to her, but she cheers him up. Regaining his resolve, Takemichi visits Mikey's house and learns that Izana is his half-brother. Mucho (Yasuyuki Muto) and Haruchiyo Sanzu, the captain and co-captain of the fourth division who are tasked with punishing traitors, arrive to capture Takemichi. The two take him to a warehouse, where Inui and Koko are also held captive. | |||||||
| 41 | 4 | "Come Back to Life" | Yoshifumi Sueda | Yoshifumi Sueda | Airi Tsuyuki | October 25, 2023 | |
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Mucho reveals that he was part of the S-62 generation, a group of violent juvenile delinquents consisting of Izana and several top executives of Tenjiku, and announces he will leave the Tokyo Manji Gang for Tenjiku. In doing so, he forces Koko to join him by torturing Takemichi and Inui, as Koko's financial knowledge is a valuable asset in making Tenjiku grow. After Inui brings Takemichi to safety, he shares with him about Shinichiro's life and influence as the leader of the Black Dragons. Inui pledges his loyalty to Takemichi and passes on the title of the leader of the Black Dragons to him. | |||||||
| 42 | 5 | "A Bad Hunch" | Koji Aritomi | Kenji Sato | Asuka Yamaguchi & Airi Tsuyuki | November 1, 2023 | |
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At the next Tokyo Manji Gang meeting, Takemichi learns that Tenjiku has been targeting the division captains, with Mitsuya and Smiley severely injured and hospitalized. Inui reveals that Tenjiku may be planning an attack on February 22, on the Black Dragons' 11th anniversary, and Tokyo Manji Gang prepare to fight them on that day. The next morning, Mikey entrusts Takemichi to watch over Emma as he confronts Izana at Shinichiro's grave. Just as Takemichi realizes he's never seen Emma in the future, Kisaki mortally wounds her in a hit-and-run. | |||||||
| 43 | 6 | "Rise Against" | Kazuhisa Ōno | Kazuhisa Ōno | Kae Takakura | November 8, 2023 | |
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Mikey and Draken are distraught over Emma's death, and at the Tokyo Manji Gang's next meeting, the rest of the members decide to drop out of the fight with Tenjiku, as they are outnumbered by 350 people. However, Takemichi's determination convinces them to continue the fight, and they meet Tenjiku at the docks. | |||||||
| 44 | 7 | "Turn the Tide" | Rei Nakahara | Masao Suzuki | Kenji Matsuoka & Airi Tsuyuki | November 15, 2023 | |
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Peh-yan wins the opening match against Shion Madarame, giving the Tokyo Manji Gang a morale boost. However, the gang faces trouble when confronted with Tenjiku's top four and when Izana knocks out Peh-yan. Meanwhile, Inui reunites with Koko, but Koko insists on staying with Tenjiku for financial gain. | |||||||
| 45 | 8 | "I Know in My Head" | Yukiko Imai | Yukiko Imai | Airi Tsuyuki | November 22, 2023 | |
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In a flashback, Koko reveals that his obsession with money was because he was in love with Inui's older sister, Akane, who was gravely injured from a house fire and died as a result of her family not being able to afford her surgery. Mucho replaces Koko in his fight against Inui. Meanwhile, Hakkai and Angry struggle in their match against the Haitani brothers due to their lack of coordination. | |||||||
| 46 | 9 | "The Blue Ogre" | Yoshitaka Makino | Yoshitaka Makino | Kenichi Ōnuki | November 29, 2023 | |
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When the Haitani brothers are about to brutalize Hakkai, Angry begins crying and defeats them, as well as Mocchi and Mucho. However, Kakucho defeats him, Inui, and Chifuyu. With Takemichi left, he stands up to Kakucho but struggles in their match. Chifuyu attempts to convince Takemichi to withdraw, but he refuses. Kisaki later walks into the match and draws a gun against Takemichi. | |||||||
| 47 | 10 | "Brave Heart" | Koji Aritomi | Masao Suzuki | Airi Tsuyuki | December 6, 2023 | |
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Takemichi refuses to stand down against Kisaki and knocks him down with one punch, but Izana steps into the fight. Though Takemichi is no match against Izana, he holds him off long enough for Mikey and Draken to arrive. The two also surprisingly bring Hinata to the brawl, who admits that she told them that Takemichi was time traveling to bring back their resolve. Mikey declares his intent to fight Izana, and the two begin to battle. | |||||||
| 48 | 11 | "Nothing Is Left" | Yoshinobu Kasai | Kayona Yamada | Kenji Matsuoka, Takayuki Onoda & Airi Tsuyuki | December 13, 2023 | |
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Mikey and Izana fight, and although they are evenly matched, Izana begins to panic when Mikey states that he would have accepted him as family. Although Izana loses, he refuses to admit defeat and grabs Kisaki's gun, threatening to shoot Mikey. Kakucho attempts to calm him down, and in the midst of their struggle, Kisaki takes the gun and suddenly shoots him. | |||||||
| 49 | 12 | "Paradise Lost" | Kazuhisa Ōno | Kazuhisa Ōno | Kae Takakura, Kenichi Ōnuki & Takayuki Onoda | December 20, 2023 | |
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Kisaki attempts to shoot Kakucho again for interfering, but Izana sacrifices himself to protect him and is mortally wounded. As he dies, he confesses to Mikey that he is not related to the Sano family by blood and struggles to find family. When Takemichi confronts Kisaki, Hanma helps him escape on his motorbike, leading to a chase. While Draken fights Hanma, Takemichi continues to pursue Kisaki and corners him in the parking lot where Hinata died in the present. | |||||||
| 50 | 13 | "Meet His Fate" | Koji Aritomi | Yoshifumi Sueda | Airi Tsuyuki | December 27, 2023 | |
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Takemichi and Kisaki continue to brawl, while Kisaki explains to Takemichi that he plans to turn the Tokyo Manji Gang into a nationwide Yakuza gang to impress to Hinata. When Mikey and Hinata intervene, Kisaki flees with Takemichi in pursuit. Takemichi asks Kisaki if he is also a time traveler, and before Kisaki can answer, he is run over by a truck and dies. Afterwards, the police arrest the top officers in Tenjiku. Takemichi visits Kakucho, who had survived the gunshots, at the hospital, uneasy at Kisaki's death. | |||||||
Notes
- Originally rendered in title case
- Stylized as "No Pain, no gain"
- Stylized as "A Cry baby"