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Complete Profile of Takemichi Hanagaki, Protagonist of Tokyo Revengers

Takemichi has the ability to time-leap into the past and allows him to try to change the past.
Full Profile of Takemichi Hanagaki: Tokyo Revengers Protagonist!
Full Profile of Takemichi Hanagaki: Tokyo Revengers Protagonist! Source: Official Site
Article Summary
  • Takemichi Hanagaki have ability time leap which allows changing the past to save Hinata Tachibana.
  • The passage of time and his determination shaped Takemichi from a weak man into a leader, including the Captain of the First Division. Tokyo Manji.

Complete Profile of Takemichi Hanagaki, Protagonist of Tokyo Revengers

Fans of the 'gangster' manga by (Ken) Wakui Sensei must be very familiar with this name: Takemichi Hanagaki! How could he not be, he is the main protagonist of the manga-anime series Tokyo Revengers!

Although this character is familiar among Japanese cartoon lovers, his popularity is still not that massive in the eyes of the general public.

So for Vicigers who may not be too familiar with the character, just check it out!

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Complete Biography of Takemichi Hanagaki

Past (left) and future (right) Takemichi Hanagaki
Takemichi Hanagaki past (left) and future (right). Source: Official Site

Complete Biodata of Takemichi Hanagaki:

  • Full Name: Takemichi Hanagaki (花垣武道)
  • Nickname: Takemitchy (タケミっち)
  • Date of Birth: June 25, 1991
  • Age: 26 years old (in the present), 14 years old (in the past)
  • Height: 165 cm
  • Weight: 55 kg
  • A blood type
  • Hair Color: Black (originally), then bleached to blonde
  • Eye Color: Blue

Takemichi Hanagaki Profile

Tokyo Manji Gang Leader
Tokyo Manji Gang Leader. Source: Official Site

Now, let's go into the protagonist's profile, both regarding the beginning of the background story in the Tokyo Revengers series, abilities, and various developments that occur. Here is the review:

Background

The story begins in 2017, where the protagonist Takemichi is a 26-year-old man whose life is full of regrets and failures. He works at a CD and DVD rental store.

The plot begins when he finds out that his ex-girlfriend, Hinata Tachibana killed by the Tokyo Manji gang. (Toman) Although it did not have a significant impact on his life, the figure of the deceased still made him think about it.

And while contemplating the incident, he who was at the station fell onto the tracks right in front of an oncoming train. In the seconds before his death, Takemichi mysteriously returned to the past.

Ability

Takemichi has the ability to time-leap into the past. This ability allows him to try to change the past and prevent Hinata's death in the future.

But to do so he needs to shake hands with Naoto, Hinata Tachibana's younger brother. From there he gets a new goal, which is to prevent the formation of the Toman gang so that his beloved ex can stay alive.

In addition, like many other main characters from manga and anime, he is also equipped with 'plot armor': giving him strong relationships with important people who are related to the progress of the story.

Let's just say his relationship with other protagonist characters, such as Manjiro "Mikey"Sano and Ken"Draken” Ryuguji (as the founder of the Toman gang), Naoto, the younger brother of his ex who became a detective later on, etc.

Journey and Development

Takemichi's character development:

  • Tokyo Manji Gang: After returning to the past, Takemichi joins the Toman gang to understand and change the gang's history. Initially, he started at the slave level. However, due to his strong determination and life experiences from the future, he managed to pioneer to become the Captain of the First Division.
  • Black Dragon Leader: Takemichi is also the 11th generation leader of the Black Dragon gang, a very influential gang in the past.

Personality

Nicknamed "The Crying Hero"
Dubbed “The Crying Hero”. Source: Official Site

Taken from the nickname Hinata gave him, he eventually earned the nickname "Crybaby Hero." This is because crying is his ultimate move. He's often seen doing it to cheer himself up.

Not only that, when he has to fight or wants to influence strong people which can be the climax of the plot, he usually does it by sobbing.

But crying here is not because he is weak, you know! His tears are a representation of his strong determination and courage to fight against fate to save his loved ones.

Although he was initially insecure and weak, the passage of time and his experiences with the Tokyo Manji gang shaped him into a stronger person. He has only one goal: to stand at the top of the gang!

Who is Takemichi's Lover?

Who is Takemichi's Lover?
Hinata Tachibana. Source: YouTube

Takemichi Hanagaki's lover in the manga and anime Tokyo Revengers is Hinata Tachibana. Hina is Takemichi's first and only love.

He is willing to repeatedly travel through time to save Hinat from the death she experiences in the future.

In the first episode, Takemichi learns from the television news that Hinata and her younger brother, Naoto, were killed in an incident involving Tokyo Manji. Hinata's death becomes his greatest motivation to return to the past.

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So that was the discussion about Takemichi Hanagaki. 

FAQ About Takemichi Hanagaki

1. Who is Takemichi Hanagaki?

Takemichi is the main protagonist Tokyo Revengers. He is a 26-year-old man whose life is in disarray, but gets the chance to go back in time (12 years earlier) when he was in junior high school to save his girlfriend, Hinata Tachibana, from death. 

2. What is Takemichi's special ability?

His main ability is time leap (time jump) exactly 12 years into the past and back to the future. The trigger was a handshake with Naoto Tachibana (Hinata's younger brother). He is also known for his extraordinary physical and mental endurance, earning the nickname "Hero" for never giving up despite repeated beatings. 

3. How many times did Takemichi jump in time?

Based on the storyline, he traveled through time many times (more than 10-15 times) to try to fix the future, save Hinata, Draken, Baji, Akkun, and Mikey. 

4. Is Takemichi strong in fighting?

Technically, he could be considered one of the weakest characters in terms of martial arts skills compared to the other Toman members. He often serves as a punching bag. However, he is very mentally strong and able to motivate others. 

5. What is Takemichi's ultimate goal?

His primary goal is to change the past so that Hinata Tachibana is not killed by the corrupt Tokyo Manji gang in the future. As the story progresses, his goal expands to saving Mikey (Sano Manjiro) from the darkness. 

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