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Tokyo Revengers

Tokyo Revengers is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Ken Wakui.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Tokyo Revengers is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Ken Wakui. The story follows Takemichi Hanagaki, who time-leaps into the past and tries to change events to save Hinata Tachibana and alter the fate of the Tokyo Manji Gang. The series was serialized in Weekly Shōnen Magazine from 2017 to 2022 and was adapted into other media, including an anime series and live-action film.

Premise

Tokyo Revengers follows Takemichi Hanagaki, who is sent back to his middle-school years and attempts to change the future after learning about a fatal incident involving Hinata Tachibana and the Tokyo Manji Gang.

Publication

The manga began serialization in Weekly Shōnen Magazine in March 2017 and ended in November 2022. Kodansha collected the series into 31 tankōbon volumes.

Adaptations

The franchise includes a 2021 anime adaptation by Liden Films and a 2021 live-action film based on the manga.

Reception and awards

The manga received notable commercial attention and won the 44th Kodansha Manga Award in the shōnen category in 2020.

Key facts

  • Takemichi Hanagaki time-leaps to the past to change the future after learning of Hinata Tachibana's death.
  • The manga was written and illustrated by Ken Wakui, serialized in Weekly Shōnen Magazine from 2017 to 2022.
  • The series features delinquent-gang themes and time travel.
  • A 2021 anime adaptation was produced by Liden Films.
  • A 2021 live-action film adaptation was released in Japan.
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Canadian context

Tokyo Revengers is available to Canadian readers through English-language manga licensing and anime distribution, and it has a notable North American fanbase. Canadian audiences are also part of the broader market for Japanese pop culture and manga.

Frequently asked questions

What is Tokyo Revengers?
Tokyo Revengers is a Japanese manga series by Ken Wakui about time travel, delinquent gangs, and an attempt to change the past.
Who created Tokyo Revengers?
It was written and illustrated by Ken Wakui.
When was Tokyo Revengers serialized?
It ran in Weekly Shōnen Magazine from March 2017 to November 2022.
How many manga volumes are there?
The main manga was collected into 31 tankōbon volumes.
Was Tokyo Revengers adapted into anime?
Yes. A 2021 anime adaptation was produced by Liden Films.
Was there a live-action version?
Yes. A live-action film adaptation was released in 2021.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_Revengers
    Supports: Basic premise, main character, time-leap plot, Tokyo Manji Gang context.
  2. Anime News Network — https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/manga.php?id=22854
    Supports: Alternative title, plot summary, time-leap premise.
  3. Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_Revengers
    Supports: Manga by Ken Wakui, serialization start in March 2017, Tokyo Manji delinquent themes, 2020 Kodansha Manga Award mention.
  4. Wikipedia (German) — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_Revengers
    Supports: Manga dates and 2021 anime adaptation by Liden Films.
  5. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_Revengers_(film)
    Supports: 2021 live-action film adaptation and cast/director information.
  6. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Tokyo_Revengers_chapters
    Supports: Serialization dates and 31-volume tankōbon count.